Bristlenose Plec

[mitch70]

I really want to add 1 or 2 Bristlenose Plecs to my set up -  Currently have a 240 litre roma with 3 x marble angels,10 x zebra danio,5 x lake kutubu rainbow fish and 1 x red tail black shark.
 
Will the bristlenose fit in? will the shark or angels hassle it? how many should i get? or am I already at capacity? Thankyou

 

[Sophie]

I have a fully grown male in my 260L and he has his cave - no one bothers him and he bothers no one. They're fantastic fish for keeping themselves to themselves.
I have a breeding pair in my 200L and again, they're peaceful and only get a bit stroppy with the Clowns when they have eggs.
 
They can get territorial over hiding spots so I'd probably say stick with one or a male and female. Or provide lots of caves etc.
 
They also need bogwood as part of their diet so make sure they have some of that!

 

[mitch70]

Thank you again for the advice, feel like I need a hotline to you!
 
I made loads of mistakes when first got tank by not asking and dont want to make that mistake again. Will got to LFS get some bogwood and soak for a couple of weeks before i add the plec.

 

[Sophie]

Thank you again for the advice, feel like I need a hotline to you!
 
I made loads of mistakes when first got tank by not asking and dont want to make that mistake again. Will got to LFS get some bogwood and soak for a couple of weeks before i add the plec.

 
Sounds like a plan! You can always PM me if necessary but the perk of starting a topic is you can get lots of replies

 

[TigerOscar11]

BN are mostly nocturnal anyways, the angels shouldnt give it any issue but from what i have heard, Red tails are territorial and sit mid to lower tank. So aslong as you BN cave isnt in the sharks territory, you should be ok

 

[mitch70]

The shark is young less than 2 inches so hopefully shouldnt be any problems for a while. Is the tank big enough for both of them? I dont want any more deaths

 

[TigerOscar11]

that tank size should be fine
 
Just keep an eye on your shark