Umm :S?

[Curiosity101]

What size is it volume wise then? As in litres or gallons...

That's quite a large pleco you've got in there, did you know it'll grow to 11"? I'm not presuming you don't, it's just that compared to the other fish the plec needs a tank that is at least 4ft in length and over 15" depth from front to back.

Anyhoo, depending on the size of the tank I would definitely suggest upping your number of tetras, often they do much better in groups of 5 and above. It gives them the security they need to be less stressed. Less stress tends to mean longer life and more natural behaviours.

 

[ian]

looking at knox's photos in the photo thread his tank is a 60l/15g.

 

[Curiosity101]

Well if that is the case then I would recommend re-homing the plec when it reaches about 4", as much over that and you could be risking stunting it's growth,and it'll be a massive strain on your filtration.

Especially if you're keeping the stingray filter, they have a ridiculously low surface area for bacterial colonisation.

 

[Knox213]

Well if that is the case then I would recommend re-homing the plec when it reaches about 4", as much over that and you could be risking stunting it's growth,and it'll be a massive strain on your filtration.

Especially if you're keeping the stingray filter, they have a ridiculously low surface area for bacterial colonisation.

Yep. i know about Plecos.

And from reviews from other members sting ray fitlers ar'nt the worst.


And i plan on upgrading to 75 gallons soon ( if i can get the cash for one)

If i cant home my pleco.

I guess i'll either sell him On forums or give him away to some-one on the forums all depending i guess

 

[Curiosity101]

Fair enough.

But stingrays are bad, I've had one. Comparing it to most other filters I've seen and had I'd estimate it has a surface area of roughly 1/2 of your averge filter.

Also, I found they were noisier than your average filter.

 

[Knox213]

Fair enough.

But stingrays are bad, I've had one. Comparing it to most other filters I've seen and had I'd estimate it has a surface area of roughly 1/2 of your averge filter.

Also, I found they were noisier than your average filter.

Mines fairly quite.. Depending where i place it.

Yes i'll edmit it.

I've had BETTER filter's in the past...

I Have one lieing around some-where but i cant find it anywhere

Even if i did it would proberly be broke.

 

[aly_starh]

I agree with Curiosity,

IMO StingRay filters should only be used in small tanks 25l max.

 

[Knox213]

I agree with Curiosity,

IMO StingRay filters should only be used in small tanks 25l max.

Stupid LFS scamming me off time to buy myself a better filter system.

I Sepnd over £100 pound on a stupid freakin 60litre when i could of spend £100 on a 75 gallon with filteration etc! Its beginning to cost me a arm and a leg!

 

[aly_starh]

LOL, thats what happens, when buying fish tanks, its better to look for either 2nd hand or on Ebay.

 

[Curiosity101]

Oh I wasn't trying to suggest you change it. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of the problem.

But yes I completely agree with betta_246, second hand is almost always best when it comes to fish stuff.

 

[Knox213]

Oh I wasn't trying to suggest you change it. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of the problem.

But yes I completely agree with betta_246, second hand is almost always best when it comes to fish stuff.

I Know.

But i will probz change filters anyway.

Also.

last time i brought a second hand tank off ebay ( around 5-6 ft not mine my moms & dads oscar / pleco tank )

It ended up cracking and breaking and flooded the house lucky all fish suvived. and we got another tnak a few weeks later i might buy a 1200 filter to make my tank the ulimate. but i reckon the fish would get eatne by the filter.

What would you recommend anyway?

 

[Curiosity101]

For a 60l either a Fluval 2+ or Fluval 3+, I had a 3+ in mine, but it's quite tall so I'd measure before buying (if you get one).

Also, try to get a spray bar for it, this way although it's a higher powered filter, you shouldn't find your fish get blown around.