Blue phantom plec

Hi all,

I went to a LFS to get some shrimp and I ended up getting 2 blue phantom plecs as well... broke the golden rule and relied on the knowledge of the workers!

Anyway couldn't resist their beauty and they've settled into my tank fine.

I was going to buy one and the shopkeep told me they do better in groups as they're sociable... I was surprised but I ended up with 2.

Now I am worried after reading up that this might result in 1 dead or 2 severely stressed fish... any advice?

If I need to take one back I would rather do it soon before I get too attached and end up setting up another tank.

Thank you!

can you provide us with a picture of the fish so we know what species you have?

Colin_T said:

can you provide us with a picture of the fish so we know what species you have?

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I'll take one as soon as someone comes out into the open

There is no need to have more than 1. 2 will be fine as long as the tank is big enough for them each to have their own territory. I would suggest a tank of at least 4' with plenty of wood (as is the case with all plecs).

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hemiancistrus-sp/

Here's the best I could get... hope it helps

seangee said:

There is no need to have more than 1. 2 will be fine as long as the tank is big enough for them each to have their own territory. I would suggest a tank of at least 4' with plenty of wood (as is the case with all plecs).

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hemiancistrus-sp/

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Thank you my tank is currently about 3.6 foot