Min Tank Size For Common Plec?

[Ian H]

whats the min size tank for a common plec?

im getting a 48"x24"x24" tank soon will that be big enough? he's in a 36"x12"x18" at the moment but is just a baby. New tank should be here within a month. I would love to get a bigger tank, it's just trying to persuade the gf

 

[nath1]

hello ian H,
i had my plec in a 48"x15"x12" and he really struggled to swimm about!
He is now in a 5'x2'x18" and he seems fine in there, it is surprising how that little bit of space made such a big difference.
hope that helps,
nath1
p.s. he is about 14" now!!!

 

[raptorrex]

i would say at least 24 inches wide and not less than 5 foot in length. mine is atm 48x12x18, which is just ok for now, but a 6x2x2 will need to be sorted soon.

 

[Ian H]

i was hoping 2ft wide and 2ft high would be enough

i want at least a 5 ft tank though, so maybe i should just get it and refuse to take it back

 

[nath1]

that sounds like a plan!!!!
nath1

 

[freshwaterfishlover]

190L or 50G is the Min for a Common Pleco. Thats if you want to keep it when It gets bigger. If your going to give it way when it gets bigger then a 114L or 30G is ok.

 

[Ian H]

190L or 50G is the Min for a Common Pleco. Thats if you want to keep it when It gets bigger. If your going to give it way when it gets bigger then a 114L or 30G is ok.

you sure about that? me having the 48"x24"x24" would mean i would have a 100G tank and i've already been told thats not big enough

 

[smithrc]

i would have a 100G tank and i've already been told thats not big enough

you'll find that - everyone has their own opinions
In mine, a 4x2x2 will be fine - if it were a sail fin then bigger would be better.

 

[Ian H]

yeah i know that, its just a shame theres no set rules
although you seem to be a bit of a plec expert so im happy with your word
just to make sure:

he is a common aint he?

 

[xingumike]

yes, that's a common.

 

[Ian H]

good stuff, well payday is soon so he'll have a new home

 

[Ian H]

just to double check before i get a tank thats too small (although im still trying to get the 5ft tank )

it is 100% a common and not a sail fin?

 

[xingumike]

Thats is either P.pardalis or P. disjunctivus probably the former, so yes a 'common'.

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