Pleco expert info required

[ezbandrea]

Hi all
i'm looking for some advice as to how many Plecos i can have in my 215l/59g tank.
I am looking at small pleco's 5inch max and would research the compatability issue.
But as a 'general rule of thumb' as long as i keep my bio load under control and the compatability issue is ok is there any problem in me stocking my tank out with various Pleco species??!!??

 

[Cichlid Kid]

Your research will speak for itself. Some pleco species are ok in groups but most are extremely territorial.

 

[Mr.Pleco]

Clown and BN are the two off the top of my head that I know don't get very big. I have 2 clowns with no problems, but my tank is 150g.

 

[Bubble_B0y]

honestly, you only need 1 pleco per tank.

1 pleco alone can clean a 55 gallon tank and remove all the algae.

 

[StevesPrettyCool]

this webpage i found a long time ago and kept it bookmarked ever since.

All L, LDAand LG number Plecos - Piranha-Info.com© :: All L-, LDA- and LG-Numbers

It lists every numbered pleco and gives sizes in cm, may be helpful