Green phantom work?

[Jakepen]

I have mbuna and peacocks, my ph stays at 8.0. Will a green phantom pleco in a 70 gallon, have enough room? Also would he be able to thrive in those conditions?

 

[Jakepen]

Anybody have any input?

 

[HUKIT]

I would says its possible, although I'd be a little hesitant personally due to the initial cost and would look towards another species. I've had them shred some bristlenose and royal plecs and leave others alone, so it's hit or miss.

 

[Jakepen]

I would says its possible, although I'd be a little hesitant personally due to the initial cost and would look towards another species. I've had them shred some bristlenose and royal plecs and leave others alone, so it's hit or miss.

Ya I suppose so. I was at my lfs and saw he had one, probably 5 inches for 50 dollars. He caught my eye.

 

[Surfer]

Ya I suppose so. I was at my lfs and saw he had one, probably 5 inches for 50 dollars. He caught my eye.

I dont think hed exactly thrive in a ph of 8. it wouldnt be a good idea

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Not worth the $$$ if it ends bad. Try a BN then if that works, go to the next level.

 

[Jakepen]

I dont think hed exactly thrive in a ph of 8. it wouldnt be a good idea

That was one of my concerns.

 

[Jakepen]

Not worth the $$$ if it ends bad. Try a BN then if that works, go to the next level.

BNs work well with a higher ph?

 

[Surfer]

BNs work well with a higher ph?

Yes, BNs are the most flexible in terms of ph and salinity. I saw one in a brackish tank o.o

 

[erikmoseley]

BNs work well with a higher ph?

My ph is 8 and mines great

 

[Malawimaddness]

I wouldn't add just on fish or the might gang up on him I always add 2-3 at a time to cut back on bulling.

 

[Jakepen]

I wouldn't add just on fish or the might gang up on him I always add 2-3 at a time to cut back on bulling.

For sure, when I go to the lfs, if I don't get a full grown show male, I'll buy atleast 3 fish at a time. And thanks guys for the advice, I'll check out some bns

 

[erikmoseley]

For sure, when I go to the lfs, if I don't get a full grown show male, I'll buy atleast 3 fish at a time. And thanks guys for the advice, I'll check out some bns

I added mine with a group too of cichlids. The other 20 fish were more concerned with them than the bnp. What works well for me is to fill a bucket w water from tank and float bags in it while I do a pwc w lights off at night. Then I net the new guys from bags and put them in the bucket of tank water and dump entire bucket back in in middle of other new water bucket fiulls. Then feed right after so they're occupied and leave lights off. Unconventional but never had a problem