2 Or 3 Pitbull Plecos?

[mancin]

So I think I've decided I want to get Pitbull Plecos for my 55 Gallon. I have a 4" Common Pleco in there right now that I'm going to re-home to the LFS early this week. He's really becoming quite a nuisance to the other inhabitants of the tank. A friend of mine doesn't think Plecos can be aggressive, but this one literally stalks everybody else in the tank! I had also thought about getting some BN Plecos, but I already have one in my 29 Gallon, so I thought I'd try another small Pleco for my 55 Gallon.

I've been reading that Pitbull Plecs like to be in groups, so my question is should I get 2 or 3?

Other fish in the tank:

GBR Pair
Klugei Pair
10 Harlequin Rasboras

The GBRs and Klugei like to stay at the bottom of the tank, which is why I'm a bit undecided if I should get the 3rd Pitbull Pleco or not.

 

[snowflake311]

Well you have enough room for 3 so get 3 they like to be in groups more is better.

 

[mancin]

Well you have enough room for 3 so get 3 they like to be in groups more is better.

OK. Thanks! I've never had them before. 3 it is!

 

[tom_os]

have have 3 at the moment in my 60l but i want to get a few more

 

[bagu]

do they poo alot?

and how big do they grow max?

 

[mancin]

do they poo alot?

and how big do they grow max?

I've read they get to about 2.5" max. Here is some info within the Fish Species Index

 

[bagu]

thanks for that!

but how much do they poo? is it alot =/

i need a new algae eater lol

 

[mancin]

thanks for that!

but how much do they poo? is it alot =/

i need a new algae eater lol

That I'm not sure about because I've never had them before. Maybe someone else will chime in. I know Plecos have a terrible reputation for producting a lot of waste, but these guys are so small I can't imagine they produce as much as a Common or other larger Pleco.

 

[tom_os]

i havnt noticed any exceptional waste being produced.

 

[snowflake311]

Pit bull plecos tend to be more like otos and less like plecos. They also like to hide under sand when scared. I don't think you will notice poo being a problem they only get 2". Great little fish I'm still kicking myself for not buying them when my lfs had them. I thought about it went back the next day to get them and they were gone I'm going to try and have them order some once my tank is cycled.

So enjoy those little guys.