Mogurako
Aquarium Advice Addict
tsharkey said:However you cannot argue with experts. The Smithsonian Freshwater Aquarium Fish Book clearly states that the common plecostomus (hypostomus multriadiatus) will NOT outgrow it's environment. However, if the pleco cannot reach it's full length and size it will potentially shorten the lifespan of the animal. This also applies to loaches, cories, catfish, etc.
How old is this book?! The problem with printed materials like books is they are out dated very quickly. It states right in this article by the "experts" that the fish will be stunted
"However, if the pleco cannot reach it's full length and size it will potentially shorten the lifespan of the animal"
That is the exact definition of a fish being stunted do to inadequate living space being provided.