I finally got a new bristlenose pleco after careful consideration i decided to get one and 5 or 6 pet shops later i found him (her??). The pleco was a bit expensive $12.99 but he looks really healthy and about 3" long.
Each store i went to tried to sell me a common pleco and i told them if i'm not mistaken they can grow up to 15-20" long as opposed to bristlenose that grow around 5" or so. It makes me mad because anyone who didn't know any better would have gotten a fish that grew bigger than expected. Also only one store asked what size tank and what tank mates it would have. luckly i researched it before hand and knew my tank was fine.
I also got 6 new tiger barbs on tuesday. they are so cute and aside from 1 or 2 initial fights between the barbs and angel everything has been great. The rtbs has really stood up for the angel, anytime the angel has been harassed the rtbs just quickly swims by and drives the barbs away. but he has never tried to bite them he just scares them.
Each store i went to tried to sell me a common pleco and i told them if i'm not mistaken they can grow up to 15-20" long as opposed to bristlenose that grow around 5" or so. It makes me mad because anyone who didn't know any better would have gotten a fish that grew bigger than expected. Also only one store asked what size tank and what tank mates it would have. luckly i researched it before hand and knew my tank was fine.
I also got 6 new tiger barbs on tuesday. they are so cute and aside from 1 or 2 initial fights between the barbs and angel everything has been great. The rtbs has really stood up for the angel, anytime the angel has been harassed the rtbs just quickly swims by and drives the barbs away. but he has never tried to bite them he just scares them.