may need to rehome plecto

[joejeff]

I have a super tough plecto in my 75 gallon African cichlid tank. But I think he is too big... I can bring myself to.let him go. But I am goin to tomorrow... See if lfs will take him. He is my oldest fish...had him for like 9 yrs.... And like I said tough as nails. I can't think of an algae eater or bottom feeder that could replace him w/ o injury w the chlids. Any thoughts, advice? I have always felt even the 75 was cramped for him. But the more I read the worse I feel... He is at least a foot... I just really love that Dang fish... But its time for the enforcer to be given room to roam...

 

[Fishie]

You can't get a new tank ?

 

[joejeff]

Money... Unfortunately the 75 is as big as I could afford... And I live in upstairs apt... Couldn't see these floors holding a larger tank... I have considered it... Maybe a 90 max. But I dont think I could fit a 125 in here... Well w/ o it goin though floor...

 

[Fishie]

Oh lol I'm sorry I didn't know African cichlids live that long

 

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[joejeff]

Sry mod. Didn't mean to post there clicked wrng thing. So anyone know if my.plec may be ok in the 75

 

[joejeff]

I did it. Let go of the poor pleco. He was cramped... Found someone on cl who had a 200 gallon fw set up. Will be far better than my 75. Sad to let go....

 

[Hholly]

He is a cool fish. Kudos for doing the right thing for him.

 

[joejeff]

Thanks. Just gonna miss the enforcers..but the lady seems really nice and has the rt setup... It still sucks. Can't think of a bottom feeder that can make it in the 75 with cichlids