I do not know about your turtle, but mine eats goldfish like candy, I am sure she would make short work of a pleco if given the chance.starcombs said:CAN THEY BE IN THE SAME TANK? I HAVE A FILTER ON MY TURTLES TANK, HOWEVER THE ALGAE IS QUICKLY BUILDING UP AND I WAS THINKING I WOULD GET A BIGGER PECASOMUS TO HELP OUT A LITTLE