Pleco Id

[Cossie333]

i was wondering if any of u know aht pleco this is

i know it shouldnt be in a 34litre but its small at the minute and will rehome soon

 

[JenCliBee]

Common bristlenose plec

 

[helterskelter]

Yep common bristlenose.

they grow to 6 inches, and 34l is small, but ok if you do plenty of water changes.

 

[tom130691]

i was panicing i might have to get rid of mine in 64 litre so post above mean mines fine

 

[JenCliBee]

Yep common bristlenose.

they grow to 6 inches, and 34l is small, but ok if you do plenty of water changes.

I'm sorry but encouraging people that a 34l tank is ok is wrong, BN's (common) really shouldn't be in a tank any smaller than 60l... 2 foot and even that's bare minimum no matter how many water changes are given.

Not meaning to sound rude but giving advice like this just encourages more and more people to think that a tank that small could house this extremely messy fish and it just wont and shouldn't be.

 

[plecostomus-mad]

Yep common bristlenose.

they grow to 6 inches, and 34l is small, but ok if you do plenty of water changes.

I'm sorry but encouraging people that a 34l tank is ok is wrong, BN's (common) really shouldn't be in a tank any smaller than 60l... 2 foot and even that's bare minimum no matter how many water changes are given.

Not meaning to sound rude but giving advice like this just encourages more and more people to think that a tank that small could house this extremely messy fish and it just wont and shouldn't be.

i totally agree with FishyJake13, my bn is in a 4ft tank and i consider that an ideal size. they need room to swim, they also love a nice current too

 

[helterskelter]

I do agree. But if someone already has it then advising them to do the water changes is the best thing to do

As Cossie333 dose say their going to rehome it.

 

[plecostomus-mad]

I do agree. But if someone already has it then advising them to do the water changes is the best thing to do

As Cossie333 dose say their going to rehome it.

your missing the point. the argument is that he says and i quote '' hey grow to 6 inches, and 34l is small, but ok if you do plenty of water changes.''

34 liters is small, BUT OK if you do plenty of waer changes. so a newbie reading tat post will think what? i only need a 60l for a 8 inch pleco, or any other 8 inch fish? thats the argument.

 

[Cossie333]

I do agree. But if someone already has it then advising them to do the water changes is the best thing to do

As Cossie333 dose say their going to rehome it.

your missing the point. the argument is that he says and i quote '' hey grow to 6 inches, and 34l is small, but ok if you do plenty of water changes.''

34 liters is small, BUT OK if you do plenty of waer changes. so a newbie reading tat post will think what? i only need a 60l for a 8 inch pleco, or any other 8 inch fish? thats the argument.

he is about 3inches will rehome when 4 and will replace with very sm,all hoplo

 

[Wills]

if you mean hoplo catfish they need a much bigger tank than a 34 liter tank, in a tank that size the only catfish really suitable are dwarf cories

 

[Cossie333]

if you mean hoplo catfish they need a much bigger tank than a 34 liter tank, in a tank that size the only catfish really suitable are dwarf cories

wat algae eater would be suitable

 

[plecostomus-mad]

if you mean hoplo catfish they need a much bigger tank than a 34 liter tank, in a tank that size the only catfish really suitable are dwarf cories

wat algae eater would be suitable

you could try some Otocinclus sp. Oto / Dwarf suckermouth catfish / Dwarf Pleco

Adult size 1.5" (4cm)
Good plant cleaner: Green Surface, Brown/Diatomic; Won't damage plants
Often considered the best algae eater for small tanks. Well suited to community tanks but really should be kept in groups of 4 or more. They are very sensitive to water parameters and have a habit of dying for no apparent reason, however once established they do a fine job of keeping the tank algae free. The typical rule of thumb for picking out Otos is ask how long they've been in the shop and look for fat bellies. An Oto that's been in the LFS for over 3 weeks and has a round tummy will probably make it in a well-kept aquarium.( taken from pica_nuttalli thread here..link

snails could be another option or the good old algae scrubber and elbow grease.lol

 

[Cossie333]

if you mean hoplo catfish they need a much bigger tank than a 34 liter tank, in a tank that size the only catfish really suitable are dwarf cories

wat algae eater would be suitable

you could try some Otocinclus sp. Oto / Dwarf suckermouth catfish / Dwarf Pleco

Adult size 1.5" (4cm)
Good plant cleaner: Green Surface, Brown/Diatomic; Won't damage plants
Often considered the best algae eater for small tanks. Well suited to community tanks but really should be kept in groups of 4 or more. They are very sensitive to water parameters and have a habit of dying for no apparent reason, however once established they do a fine job of keeping the tank algae free. The typical rule of thumb for picking out Otos is ask how long they've been in the shop and look for fat bellies. An Oto that's been in the LFS for over 3 weeks and has a round tummy will probably make it in a well-kept aquarium.( taken from pica_nuttalli thread here..link




snails could be another option or the good old algae scrubber and elbow grease.lol

thnx guys i have read the otto up and as im already kinda overstocked an ottto isnt the best could someone tell me about the swarf pleco

 

[Wills]

#92### you are a bit over stocked. I think you need to get that loach out of there thats a 5 inch loach in a way too much tank, same goes for the BN. The only algae eater I would recommend is a scrubber pad Sorry to be sarcastic but in such a small tank there is no real alternative.

 

[Cossie333]

#92### you are a bit over stocked. I think you need to get that loach out of there thats a 5 inch loach in a way too much tank, same goes for the BN. The only algae eater I would recommend is a scrubber pad Sorry to be sarcastic but in such a small tank there is no real alternative.

i understand i will rehome the bn soon and the loach when hes bigger hes only 3 inch when hes 4 i will move thanks guys