Which Plec?

[kiriyama]

Hi quick question for future referance.....
Which plec would be ok in a 95ltr tank 80lx40hx30w?
Looking for something with colour or stripes
Thanks in advance for any replies or advice

 

[JenCliBee]

Bristlenose, clown and maybe L199, there are quite a few smaller species that would do well within a 90ltr tank. Have you got any actually in mind?

Whats the layout of the tank?, some species need specific needs in regard to decor and water temps/stats.

 

[kiriyama]

Bristlenose, clown and maybe L199, there are quite a few smaller species that would do well within a 90ltr tank. Have you got any actually in mind?

Whats the layout of the tank?, some species need specific needs in regard to decor and water temps/stats.

Layout is sand bottom , 2 fake caves , silk plants (want change to real) , some tetras and a snail , looking at dwarf cichlids (apisto) next year , LFS has quite a few bristlenose for £5.75 oh yeah i have a massive piece of bogwood which is too big for the tank i understand bristlenose need this to nibble on

 

[JenCliBee]

Bristlenose, clown and maybe L199, there are quite a few smaller species that would do well within a 90ltr tank. Have you got any actually in mind?

Whats the layout of the tank?, some species need specific needs in regard to decor and water temps/stats.

Layout is sand bottom , 2 fake caves , silk plants (want change to real) , some tetras and a snail , looking at dwarf cichlids (apisto) next year , LFS has quite a few bristlenose for £5.75 oh yeah i have a massive piece of bogwood which is too big for the tank i understand bristlenose need this to nibble on

No they dont actually need bogwood in the tank, panaque species like clowns do as it's a source a food for them, BN's more rasp on it rather than eat it. It is always nice to have it in there for them though, gives another hiding place

 

[skippy_49nz]

Depending what you can get your hands on and how much you want to part with, there are probably 30 varieties you could choose from, with different requirements...

 

[kiriyama]

just looking at clown pleco on a website couldnt find l199 , forgot to ask , i have 6 corydoras julii , would a plec get on with these guys?

 

[indigoj]

I'd go for the clown plec or a BN - nice fairly easy to care for and tend not to be expensive.

 

[JenCliBee]

just looking at clown pleco on a website couldnt find l199 , forgot to ask , i have 6 corydoras julii , would a plec get on with these guys?

Most plecs will be fine with cory's in the tank.

 

[WhatTheJack]

just looking at clown pleco on a website couldnt find l199 , forgot to ask , i have 6 corydoras julii , would a plec get on with these guys?

The l199 Pleco is the zebra pleco.

 

[kiriyama]

just looking at clown pleco on a website couldnt find l199 , forgot to ask , i have 6 corydoras julii , would a plec get on with these guys?

The l199 Pleco is the zebra pleco.

Cheers , everything is on hold now for a bit till I get tank in order , needs orginising

 

[ALW]

Have a look at some of these. Although you dont want anything over 6inch IMO.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=132656

 

[matchstickman47]

haha some clowns cost up to 50 quid ... id go for the cheaper bn .. but thats just tight ol me

 

[skippy_49nz]

The only problem with bristlenoses is they look like the south end of a north bound horse.