yet another large PLECO problem.

[jeffcav]

Hi Folks, I got a lovely common plec from somebody with a small tank(why do people sell these fish to people with small tanks? it was a large local pet place) , it was 6" when I got it, its now 18", it used to be quite placid, but just lately it has gone a bit mad,
its dug up every plant, and is now trying to dig its way under all of the bogwood and stones, I know it is too big for my 4ft tank now.
1 does anyone in the northwest have room for it?
2 if not any suggestions short of getting a massive tank(not an option)

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Would love to see photos. When did you get it?

In all honesty, I don't know what to suggest aside from getting a larger tank. And I doubt a local fish shop will take one of that size in anymore... It's good to know that its growth wasn't stunted, at least (presumably).

Maybe saving up for a 5+ft aquarium might just have to go on your list of things to do in the future... It also opens you up to more space for plants, decoration and other stuff.

 

[Ellie Potts]

I'd also love a photo of the poor guy. Perhaps using bins or carts typically for a pond would allow you to expand in a cheap way? Or maybe there's a nearby aquarium or fish rescue place you could reach out to?

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

I'd also love a photo of the poor guy. Perhaps using bins or carts typically for a pond would allow you to expand in a cheap way? Or maybe there's a nearby aquarium or fish rescue place you could reach out to?

I was thinking this... Maybe an industrial sized plastic tub or something. Not a permanent solution but might be something helpful.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Hi Folks, I got a lovely common plec from somebody with a small tank(why do people sell these fish to people with small tanks? it was a large local pet place) , it was 6" when I got it, its now 18", it used to be quite placid, but just lately it has gone a bit mad,
its dug up every plant, and is now trying to dig its way under all of the bogwood and stones, I know it is too big for my 4ft tank now.
1 does anyone in the northwest have room for it?
2 if not any suggestions short of getting a massive tank(not an option)

If you don’t have the fund to purchase a bigger tank, you may have to return it to the pet store.

 

[Ellie Potts]

I was thinking this... Maybe an industrial sized plastic tub or something. Not a permanent solution but might be something helpful.

Put him in a vat

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Put him in a vat

In a kid's paddling pool! Hm. Actually, swimming with gigantic plecos in your swimming pool sounds kind of fun.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

In a kid's paddling pool! Hm. Actually, swimming with gigantic plecos in your swimming pool sounds kind of fun.

It really does. I would much rather swim with sting rays though.