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I never even considered breeding plecos. I'll have to read up on that.

Hey all - I've always thought it would be cool to have a tank populated with mostly or only Plecos. I love the way they behave and the variety of colorations and sub species is wide. Has anyone ever done this? I have read that they make a lot of waste. Is that something to be considered...

Thanks. I just did about a 30% water change, hopefully that will help with any immediate issue. What do you all suggest as far as pulling all rocks, fake plants from the tank when I vacuum? I've always wondered if the stress on the fish of doing that is worse than the benefit of cleaning...

Hi folks - I have a 55 Gal tank, in use for about 2 months or so. I have a few small Africans in it as well as a small Pleco and a slightly larger (tho still pretty small) Raphael cat. My nitrates spiked recently. I've water changed them back down. but I',m wondering what advice you all...

:( Wow, I hate to hear all that. I appreciate the candor tho. Guess I'll have to make the hard decision. :(:(:(

Wow folks, I had no idea this was such an untenable situation but that seems to be the consensus. He's lived in this tank for years and grown to his current size over time (although my wife has pointed out to me that I am a typical male in that the fish is actually about 12" not 18" as I...

Hi all - I'm posting here though I wasn't sure which would be the best forum. I currently have 2 tanks - a tall, 30 Gallon Hex with typical community fish (tetras, barbs, swordtails). I also have a really large (16" - 18") Pleco that I have had for years. He seems healthy enough and has...