Pleco only tank???

[Pfloyd]

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?

I know some can grow huge. What size tank would make sense - I know it depends on how many fish, but say I wanted around 6 or 8 fish?

What else am I not considering here?

Thanks!

 

[ashleynicole]

Some pelco species are more aggressive than others as well. Also you woildnt see much of anything free swimming so your tank would look pretty empty.

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[GodFan]

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?

I know some can grow huge. What size tank would make sense - I know it depends on how many fish, but say I wanted around 6 or 8 fish?

What else am I not considering here?

Thanks!

It would be difficult. Most if not all plecos are territorial. Go for a large tank with a big footprint.

 

[HN1]

If you want lots of plecos in a single tank, get a pair and breed them.

 

[bettaowner]

The biggest issue would be providing enough hiding places and filtration

 

[Pfloyd]

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

 

[ashleynicole]

If you want lots of plecos in a single tank, get a pair and breed them.

I love this. Im going to be setting up a breeding tank soon for bristlenose. What size do you use?

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[Surfer]

I love this. Im going to be setting up a breeding tank soon for bristlenose. What size do you use?

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Thats cool ashley, I would use a 20 gallon minimum, but a 30 gallon tank would be excellent (if you want to keep the fry with the parents, the 30 can handle the bioload.) I use a 29 and they spawn so much, they won't stop.

(I know the question wasnt directed at me but... I like to help *sorry* lol)

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[ashleynicole]

Thats cool ashley, I would use a 20 gallon minimum, but a 30 gallon tank would be excellent (if you want to keep the fry with the parents, the 30 can handle the bioload.) I use a 29 and they spawn so much, they won't stop.

(I know the question wasnt directed at me but... I like to help *sorry* lol)

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I was planning on selling the fry. im working on a few breeding projects... im going to need a lot more tanks....

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[Surfer]

Haha, its
a fun and rewarding investment, considering theyre actually worth $. I dont recommend growing out fry for a year and a half to breed though lol... get an established pair if you dont have one already. Itll save you ALOT of time.

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