Can i add a pleco?

[josh7]

Hmmm idk what type would be suitable could I add a striped Raphael catfish in with them or is that not gonna work? I just really want another pleco or cat.

 

[mikem691]

Yea I don't know any more either. I just moved the pleco to my severum tank. I don't know if the Dempsey is more or less aggressive than the carpintis (Green Texas) My Carpintis never touched the pleco until now. I guess there is no definite answer.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

The golden nugget is not as, I guess you can say tough as a bn pleco, I find bn's stand their ground better, besides, you don't want to find a 50 dollar fish half eaten
I love bn plecos, favorite type of pleco, now, if you are looking for something a bit more exotic, a starlight bn pleco is for you, like a bn pleco, except a very deep black with white spots, very nice

 

[josh7]

Really that sounds amazing exactly what I'm looking for thank you so much for that tip! So are they just as hardy and tough as a normal BN ? What's the price typically range on them?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

They can range from 25-30 bucks, just as hardy, you can get a pair if you wish

 

[josh7]

No I just want one honestly and should be fine with a jack dempsey correct?

 

[Bichir Bro]

No I just want one honestly and should be fine with a jack dempsey correct?

yeah you should be fine! Like loach boy said, BN are real good at holding their own. As Long as he's got lots of hiding spots and drift wood you should be set!

 

[josh7]

Ok I will be trying to get one after Christmas. I will be getting a larger filter new heater new lights basically all around upgraded equipment. Then I will hopefully be adding the pleco after that thank you guys for all the help and patience I will update pics after I get one hopefully I will be able to order one anyway.

 

[Bichir Bro]

No problem!

 

[josh7]

If I was to get a pair could I get one starlight BN and one regular bristlenose or would that cause issues.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Na it wouldn't, though I would add a male and a female just to be sure

 

[josh7]

I'm going to get a Red tail shark so everyone who's has been following my threads you know now.

 

[Bichir Bro]

I'm going to get a Red tail shark so everyone who's has been following my threads you know now.

excellent choice! Personally I like rainbows much much more than red tails.

 

[josh7]

excellent choice! Personally I like rainbows much much more than red tails.

Idk I have always been a red tail fan not sure why. I like rainbows to I just don't like how much grater the body is. But I think both species are awesome!



Here's a pic of him all you can really see is his red tail since his color is washed out currently.

 

[Bichir Bro]

Idk I have always been a red tail fan not sure why. I like rainbows to I just don't like how much grater the body is. But I think both species are awesome! Here's a pic of him all you can really see is his red tail since his color is washed out currently.

yeah I love how when adults the red tails how closely they resemble carp

 

[josh7]

It's pretty neat that such a little fish is related to carp.

 

[Aquaenthused]

My red tail is one mean larger than normal guy who actually pesters my firemouth and my Dempsey... He looks like a 6 inch black and red koi fish now he's so fat lol

 

[josh7]

That's awesome I just want mine to start coming out so I can see him haha.

 

[Aquaenthused]

That's awesome I just want mine to start coming out so I can see him haha.

Throw little thawed prepared omnivore entrees or anything shrimp turn off the lights use a red or a green colored light and watch your daytime fish fumble and your night cats and sharks run circles around them!!! Lots to do when you give up TV!!

 

[josh7]

He's starting to come out after just 4 days its pretty neat he's much more active than the red tail I had before.