Will I need a pleco? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

07-22-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by malkore

pleco's don't solve most algae issues. You should never rely on fish to kepe the tank clean.

Without knowing the tank size, I cannot recommend a pleco. Most inexpensive pleco's are going to reach 12" or more in size. The spendier ones ($20 or more) are usually where you find the species that stop at 6", or even 4".

I know, i do weekly water changes and gravel vaccum to get rid of debri's.. but im talking about spending hours scraping the sides of the tanks, of course i have low light, so maybe thats why, but ive never had that problem, I was just sharing how helpful a pleco can be... and a general clean up crew.

megladonsharky · 07-23-2005, 03:24 AM

Pitbull plecos max out at 2 inches are peaceful cute sweet and about $5

can you tell I love my pleco

Criptos · 07-23-2005, 07:32 PM

I have a 55gal I do want a pleco, most likely a Sailfin. I am not looking for it to totally clean the tank I am still going to but I just thought he/she could help me out.

**Fishyfanatic** · 07-23-2005, 10:58 PM

Criptos- If you are looking for a sailfin, may I recommend a Sailfin Gibbiceps. Here's a link. And I don't mean the Marble Albino, he's kind of odd looking, but the top one. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1021 They are slow growers and will eventually outgrow the tank, but most do unless you buy one of the smaller ones, but I don't know of any small sailfin pleco's.

07-23-2005, 03:24 AM	#12
megladonsharky Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north idaho Posts: 468	Pitbull plecos max out at 2 inches are peaceful cute sweet and about $5 can you tell I love my pleco __________________ two gallon with 16 [acronym:362a9a3f00="Gallons per hour"]gph[/acronym:362a9a3f00] filter with live plants and a female betta named Meloday 3-4 gallon with 80gph ... Planted lightly three white clouds ( Birtha Clara and Delila) and some snails (mainly melodys snacks) 9 gallon with 130gph , heated with male betta (Trafalger RIP)Kaden ( a male betta)has moved in, pygmy cory (MaMa) , pitbull pleco(Metal), three preacox rainbows( Annabel, Glitter and Mondo) and various snails...

07-23-2005, 10:58 PM	#14
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Criptos- If you are looking for a sailfin, may I recommend a Sailfin Gibbiceps. Here's a link. And I don't mean the Marble Albino, he's kind of odd looking, but the top one. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...fm?pCatId=1021 They are slow growers and will eventually outgrow the tank, but most do unless you buy one of the smaller ones, but I don't know of any small sailfin pleco's. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

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07-23-2005, 07:32 PM	#13
Criptos Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 99 Images: 1	I have a 55gal I do want a pleco, most likely a Sailfin. I am not looking for it to totally clean the tank I am still going to but I just thought he/she could help me out.