Favorite Pleco - Aquarium Advice

**Fishyfanatic** · 04-02-2005, 11:10 PM

I'm just curious what everyone's favorite pleco is. I was going to do a poll but there are WAY too many to even give the option for. SO, just post what your favorite one is and why

Small pleco: My little rubber guy. He's sooo cute and tiny. Everytime I see him I can't help but laugh at his size compared to the other fish in the tank. He can't be bigger than an inch and a half.

Large pleco: Sailfin Gibbiceps. I have one and he is BEAUTIFUL.

Felf · 04-02-2005, 11:14 PM

i havent had a pleco in years but i saw a zebra in a display tank yesterday and it was one of the coolest fish i've ever seen

black udder · 04-02-2005, 11:34 PM

I like the Zebra... my common pleco's were pretty cool - a lot of personality. Don't see much of my rubbernose. I love the look of the Queen Arabesque too - just gorgeous.

whitetiger_CJ · 04-03-2005, 12:23 AM

I have two favorites.
If you go by the amount of cleaning done, the bulldog pleco is my favorite.
If you go by looks, tnen the royal pleco is my favorite.

torch · 04-03-2005, 12:36 AM

I love my 14 in common pleco, lots of personality. He will eat out of my wifes hand.

**Devilishturtles** · 04-03-2005, 12:41 AM

I've only ever kept commons and Gibbiceps, so those are my two picks. My common is full of personality. The Gibbiceps was mean, but...cool too.

RoK · 04-03-2005, 12:45 AM

My "emerald" pleco (also my most expensive fish). I need a digital camera to show you guys and gals what it looks like!

lmw80 · 04-03-2005, 12:49 AM

i don't havea hands down favorite, but the rubberlips amd the bristlenoses are definitly up there.

ChileRelleno · 04-03-2005, 03:47 AM

My next Pleco will be a 'Sunshine', when I get my planned 125gal, http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...inan/161_f.php

My last Pleco was a 'Snow King', whom I unfortunately had to get rid of due to my Oscar and him fighting in our 75gal, that and the high [acronym:3b8a2efc64="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:3b8a2efc64] levels they were producing. Two 25-30% [acronym:3b8a2efc64="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:3b8a2efc64]'s per week and it was averaging [acronym:3b8a2efc64="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:3b8a2efc64] 40+[acronym:3b8a2efc64="Parts per Million"]ppm[/acronym:3b8a2efc64].
Here's some pics I took,

wishbone · 04-03-2005, 03:59 AM

If money was no object? A zebra pleco would probably be my favorite.

With budget in mind, I'd probably go with a King Tiger or Queen Arabesque

04-02-2005, 11:10 PM	#1
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Favorite Pleco I'm just curious what everyone's favorite pleco is. I was going to do a poll but there are WAY too many to even give the option for. SO, just post what your favorite one is and why Small pleco: My little rubber guy. He's sooo cute and tiny. Everytime I see him I can't help but laugh at his size compared to the other fish in the tank. He can't be bigger than an inch and a half. Large pleco: Sailfin Gibbiceps. I have one and he is BEAUTIFUL.

04-02-2005, 11:14 PM	#2
Felf Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 502 Images: 5	i havent had a pleco in years but i saw a zebra in a display tank yesterday and it was one of the coolest fish i've ever seen __________________ Click here to join the Hawaiian Regional Forum

04-02-2005, 11:34 PM	#3
black udder Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 149 Images: 9	I like the Zebra... my common pleco's were pretty cool - a lot of personality. Don't see much of my rubbernose. I love the look of the Queen Arabesque too - just gorgeous. __________________ 46g planted 2 Bristlenose Plecos; 1 Angel; 3 Rafael Cat; 1 plattys; 6 Tetras (2 black skirt 2 serpae, 2 blueberry); 1 Pictus Cat; 1 clown loach; 2 mollies (1 spotted & 1 black); 1 Zebra Danio; 2 Oto; 1 golden wonder killie; 2 Kuhlii loach; 2 SAE; 1 bumblebee cat; 2 upsidedown cats; 2 golden algae eaters

04-03-2005, 12:36 AM	#5
torch Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eugene OR Posts: 14	I love my 14 in common pleco, lots of personality. He will eat out of my wifes hand. __________________ http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

04-03-2005, 12:45 AM	#7
RoK Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,224 Images: 11	My "emerald" pleco (also my most expensive fish). I need a digital camera to show you guys and gals what it looks like! __________________ Current fish (includes all 8 running tanks): Gouramis, polypterids, SA cichlids, convicts, rainbows, plecos, loaches, ACFs, a platy, tetra, & a Ctenopoma

04-03-2005, 12:23 AM	#4
whitetiger_CJ Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wichita Ks. Posts: 215	I have two favorites. If you go by the amount of cleaning done, the bulldog pleco is my favorite. If you go by looks, tnen the royal pleco is my favorite.

04-03-2005, 12:49 AM	#8
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	i don't havea hands down favorite, but the rubberlips amd the bristlenoses are definitly up there. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

04-03-2005, 03:47 AM	#9
ChileRelleno Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alabama,USA Posts: 636 Images: 10	My next Pleco will be a 'Sunshine', when I get my planned 125gal, http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...inan/161_f.php My last Pleco was a 'Snow King', whom I unfortunately had to get rid of due to my Oscar and him fighting in our 75gal, that and the high [acronym:3b8a2efc64="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:3b8a2efc64] levels they were producing. Two 25-30% [acronym:3b8a2efc64="Partial water change"]PWC[/acronym:3b8a2efc64]'s per week and it was averaging [acronym:3b8a2efc64="Nitrate"]NO3[/acronym:3b8a2efc64] 40+[acronym:3b8a2efc64="Parts per Million"]ppm[/acronym:3b8a2efc64]. Here's some pics I took, __________________ If your going to take one of Gods creatures into your care, Then you need to "CARE" for it! Skydivers know why the birds sing. A Democracy is two wolves and a lamb discussing what to have for lunch. A Republic is a well armed lamb contesting the vote. www.oscarfish.com my main on-line playground.

04-03-2005, 03:59 AM	#10
wishbone Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 178 Images: 1	If money was no object? A zebra pleco would probably be my favorite. With budget in mind, I'd probably go with a King Tiger or Queen Arabesque __________________ CLICK HERE to join the Arizona regional forum. MY TANK GALLERY http://www.netghetto.org/albums/albu...0839.thumb.jpg

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