Pleco ?

[Velksfish]

Are there any Pleco's that stay smaller?

I have a Bristlenose Pleco and it is probably 3-4 inches longer and is big enough now to knock over some of my rocks and dig/move my sand to create holes
How big to Bristlenose normally get ?

I like Pleco's and want to keep one in my tank but would like to find one that stays smaller.



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[CoronaBlue]

6 inches is usually max. I have one that's about 4 inches. Doesn't seem to have grown any for last month so maybe it's full grown.

 

[icydeath]

I'm pretty sure that is the smallest one... Sorry! Rubberlips do stay rather small too..

 

[Velksfish]

Okay thanks for the info. Hopefully mine is about done growing.


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[Brookster123]

Leopard frog pleco L134 stay around 4" and they look sweet!!

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[Velksfish]

What size can a Bristlenose get ??

Everything I am reading says about 4 inches.

I would say in about full grown then.

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[CCXGT]

What size can a Bristlenose get ??


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Bristlenose Plecos usually reach around 4-5".
A mature male will have many bristles along its head, females will have considerably shorter bristles and they will be mainly focused around the mouth.


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[Fishinfreak]

Leopard frog pleco L134 stay around 4" and they look sweet!!

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How much are they typically? I've seen them on my let's website, but there is no cost online. I may look into getting one for my Amazon tank I'm hoping to set up next year after we build a house and move in

 

[Brookster123]

May have paid $75 but that would be crazy huh

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[Fishinfreak]

Yaa, i think I'll pass for now, unless i see them for alot less. It's crazy how expensive plecos get. Of course if you buy a few and start breeding them, you could get rich.

 

[Luananeko]

Depending on who you talk to, Otos are often considered mini-plecos They stay around 1.5"-2" max and are quite industrious little critters that won't knock your decor over. Make sure you keep them in a group of 3+ though, as they like buddies.

 

[icydeath]

You might like SAE if you like otos XD

 

[Brookster123]

Depending on who you talk to, Otos are often considered mini-plecos They stay around 1.5"-2" max and are quite industrious little critters that won't knock your decor over. Make sure you keep them in a group of 3+ though, as they like buddies.

I was going to recommend otos as well.. they're great Lil fish, i see mine way more than the pleco too. Check out zebra otos.

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[Velksfish]

Depending on who you talk to, Otos are often considered mini-plecos They stay around 1.5"-2" max and are quite industrious little critters that won't knock your decor over. Make sure you keep them in a group of 3+ though, as they like buddies.

I have 5 Oto's in my tank currently. Love those little guys

And it's not like my Pleco is tearing my tank apart just happens sometimes. But knowing that he is about full grown. I will probably just keep him
Pretty sure it is a male.


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[floridaman]

Brissle nose get up to 6" .. and are great if you have a planted tank.. but I'm not sure if there are any smaller.. I algae eating fish .. just like a pleco but look like a small fish.. I also have Siamese algae eaters that are doing great getting rid if hair algae

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[Velksfish]

I think I'm going to wait and see if he gets any bigger and then decide if I need to relocate him.

If I would relocate him in the future, would replacing him be a must?? I have 5 Oto's and 3 Tiger Nerite Snails
Just curious???


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[Luananeko]

Plecos are never mandatory. You should only keep them if you want them, not because you think you "have" to have one.

 

[CoronaBlue]

I think most people think they need them to prevent algae growth. I have them only cause I think they are cool looking. If you truly want a fish for algae ottos are a better choice.

 

[Velksfish]

Okay,
When I first bought it, I was one of those people that thought you HAD to have one. But now I like the him, but if he does get too big I will have to relocate him. And may not replace him.
And as I said I do have 5 Oto's and 3 Tiger Nerites so my algae should be kept under control.


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[Brookster123]

They will chow down in algae as juvies but as they grow they rely more on meaty foods and scavenging at night. I ended rehoming my 4" bn because she was a bull in a China shop when the algae wafer hit the substrate, just blow through anything in her way and tail whap anything that got close, all while towing a 12" poo strand behind her... quite the sight really

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