Thinking about adding Pitbull Pleco.

[Flash081]

As the title states, but I'm unsure if they will go well with the rest of my stock list which is:

1-Angelfish
1-Bolivian Ram
6-Cory
10-Rummynose
12-Danio

I'm thinking about adding 3 which I think will fully stock my 40g long.
Also, will it do okay on sand?

 

[WendiDell]

As the title states, but I'm unsure if they will go well with the rest of my stock list which is:

1-Angelfish
1-Bolivian Ram
6-Cory
10-Rummynose
12-Danio

I'm thinking about adding 3 which I think will fully stock my 40g long.
Also, will it do okay on sand?

The Pit Bull Plecos are very cute little guys, that max out at about 2.5". Not only will they be OK in sand but, they prefer it. They are very peaceful and community oriented. They need at least 2 per tank. As small as they are, you shouldn't have a problem with adding 3 of them, 4 would work nicely also.
We don't hear about Pit Bull Plecos very much. It would be great if you could post a few photos after you get you little guys.
The more people learn about the smaller Plecos, the better. There are a lot of people with smaller size tanks that would like to get a Pleco, but their size and bio-load won't permit. The Pit Bull Pleco's tank min. is 13g/50L which makes them suitable for many Aquariums that could never have a Pleco before.
They also like the lower pH like your Angelfish

 

[Flash081]

Okay! Thanks I'll definitely stock some if I can find any. Also, I know that my stock list prefer a lower pH, but my tap is around 8.2. I've been told to just acclimate all the fish and keep it constant as opposed to trying to lower it. Would that be the best option?

 

[dollabill420]

Okay! Thanks I'll definitely stock some if I can find any. Also, I know that my stock list prefer a lower pH, but my tap is around 8.2. I've been told to just acclimate all the fish and keep it constant as opposed to trying to lower it. Would that be the best option?

If your not a water specialist I'd slowly acclimate them, most fish stores rarely have the fish in the appropriate water parameters anyway. The tank bred fish are more adapt to off conditions then they used to be, matching water perfectly is more or less for breeding and very delicate fish

Good luck

 

[WendiDell]

If your not a water specialist I'd slowly acclimate them, most fish stores rarely have the fish in the appropriate water parameters anyway. The tank bred fish are more adapt to off conditions then they used to be, matching water perfectly is more or less for breeding and very delicate fish

Good luck

Your tap pH is pretty high for them to adapt to.
Come to think of it there is a way to drop your pH without any chemicals and you need it anyway for the Pit Bulls, Driftwood.
If you can find several pieces of Mopani Driftwood you can use it to drop your pH naturally & safely. You'll still need to soak it for a couple of days in hot water and scrub it to keep from getting dark tea colored water. But the tanic acid in the wood will drop your pH slowly. Maybe not as low as 6.5 but much less than your regular 8.2.

My tap is 7.0, which is to low for my Mbuna tank and to high for my Angelfish tank. Instead of acclimating them, I added a coral/shell substrate to my Mbuna tank which increased the pH from 7.0 to 8.0. Then I added Mopani Driftwood to my Angel tank and the pH dropped slowly over a week or so from 7.0 to 6.2. And that's just with one small piece. If you add a couple pieces you may drop more, but even if it just drops into the low 7's, it will make adapting easier and safer for the fish. Much less stress on them.

Another thing about Mopani wood is that it looks great in any tank. It comes in infinite sizes and shapes so you can get it to fit any tank design. Here are a few examples of different Mopani, it a dark chocolate brown on one side and a light red sand color on the other. It really is beautiful and it's required for your Plecos health.

 

[WendiDell]

Okay! Thanks I'll definitely stock some if I can find any. Also, I know that my stock list prefer a lower pH, but my tap is around 8.2. I've been told to just acclimate all the fish and keep it constant as opposed to trying to lower it. Would that be the best option?

Depending on where you buy your fish you can always order a few through your LFS. I go to a Mom & Pop FS,about 40 miles away. They are great about ordering anything I want. That way I don't have to pay the ridiculous shipping costs from buying online.
I asked once if my local chain store would order fish for me, they looked at me like I was an alien speaking an unknown language. Then said no, like no was a question, my asking just confused them.
So get in good with your nearest Mom & Pop FS.