Plecs And Bettas

[bettas]

do these go well my friend wants to know

 

[OohFeeshy]

Not really, most commonly sold plecs get to 12''+, the smallest about 6'' (I'm talking commonly sold, not things like clown pleco). Why does s/he want a plec anyway?

 

[WILDER]

Better off with corys with a betta.

 

[osteoporoosi]

Some cory species don't like the high temperatures that bettas need, but c. sterbai does fine up to 28 celcius.

 

[bettas]

ok ta can you get me some pics of corys to show him

no he has a plec now

 

[emma12321]

A group of otocinclus might be a better choice if he is wanting an algae eater as they only grow 2 inches long. How big is his tank?

Emma

 

[bettas]

i dont know or does my mate
would a plec be ok in a 2 foot long by 1 foot and 1 foot hight tank
and can i have some pics of corys

 

[osteoporoosi]

No, there is no pleco for tank that size. Corys should be kept in groups of 6 or more, in fine sand bottom.

Here's the cory:
http/www.akvariet.dk/albums/album01/corydoras_sterbai.jpg
http/www.tobias-moeser.de/aquaristik/archiv/039.jpg

 

[WILDER]

Look under catfish in the fish profiles section at the top of the forum.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=35212

 

[emma12321]

Get the tank measurements and someone can work it out. What kind of plec is it? If its a common or sailfin it will grow between 12 and 24 inches so it could get as long as a 2 foot tank. Have a look on planet catfish and see if you can id it. Heres a good site with loads of corys http/www.jjphoto.dk/fish_archive/mall3.htm
Corys like to live in groups of 3 or more.

Emma

 

[bettas]

ok thanks guys his tank is hexagonal

 

[Walleye]

Corys do better with bettas in general in my opinion.

 

[bettas]

yes ok
what else are good what about a siamese flying fox

 

[WILDER]

No way.

 

[bettas]

why