What to do with common plecos?

[jmccalip]

I have two 4 inch plecos and I was a newbie at fish when I bought them. I didn't know they would grow BIG. My LFS told me they would be perfect for my 55 gallon, along with 2 channel catfish.

My channel catfish died in a disease wave so I don't have them any more(My favorite fish). Anyway, I have no idea what to do with the plecos once they get big. They won't die, after a wave of ich and fin rot they didn't catch a thing(AT ALL!). Lol

 

[dirtydogg]

talk to your lfs and see if they'll take them back in a trade. It'll take them a while to get to an inappropriate size, but it is something you should be prepared for.

 

[catfishfan]

itll actually take awhile for the common plec to outgrow you but he WILL outgrow you I have a 90 gallon tank Ive had for 9 years and Ive had the same common plec and hes just under 21inches and getting a little out of control. But you know you keep a fish so long you just get attached

 

[bunjiweb]

Where abouts do you live? I might be able to suggest some solutions if I know roughly where you live.

Ben