40usgal Pleco Tank

[thrankall]

I would like to start a pleco tank in my new 40USgal tank. Would a clown pleco and a rubbernose pleco work? And could I fit anymore in it?

 

[Fat Boy]

Those 2 would be fine together, neither being aggresive and don't grow too big ( both get to around 4" )

Plecs are naturally territorial and will need their own space, don't be surprised to see a bit of squabbling at first but they will get on in time.

As for adding other Plecs I think it can be done in a 40g. I'd keep with the smaller ones, under 6" or so, just do your research and you should be fine. Plenty of rocks and caves and a piece of wood or 2 along with good filtration should keep them happy.

Planetcatfish.com has a list of all Plecs known and tells of their needs.

I've just got an L260 Queen Arabesque and think it's a great looking fish, a great fish that I'm sure you'd like.

HTH.

 

[thrankall]

Those 2 would be fine together, neither being aggresive and don't grow too big ( both get to around 4" )

Plecs are naturally territorial and will need their own space, don't be surprised to see a bit of squabbling at first but they will get on in time.

As for adding other Plecs I think it can be done in a 40g. I'd keep with the smaller ones, under 6" or so, just do your research and you should be fine. Plenty of rocks and caves and a piece of wood or 2 along with good filtration should keep them happy.

Planetcatfish.com has a list of all Plecs known and tells of their needs.

I've just got an L260 Queen Arabesque and think it's a great looking fish, a great fish that I'm sure you'd like.

HTH.

Alright thanks for the info

 

[KathyM]

I think Rubbernose/Bulldog plecs (Chaetostoma species) need cooler water with a higher current than Clown Plecs.

 

[Fat Boy]

I think Rubbernose/Bulldog plecs (Chaetostoma species) need cooler water with a higher current than Clown Plecs.

I'd disagree, both will do great in the mid 70's F, as for current most tanks have their areas of faster and slower current and I'm sure they'd find their prefered spot.

 

[tetraman]

There are some good lookin' candy stripe plecs on liveaquaria.com for only $45 including shipping.