I do not foresee a problem keeping many species of shrimp with any Baryancistrus spp except I would think the other fish tank mates that may be chosen could present a predation threat to the shrimp. I say this because i think most people tend to keep their larger plecos with larger fish in general ...

Thanks for that thread, I'll have a look around and see if I can source and of the plecs mentioned then try and do some more research on them.

I like the long fin bristlenose, so that might be a possibility.

Thanks for the input so far all.

Hi all,

I'm a newcomer to these boards and plecs in general it has to be said, my only experience with them is being sold a sailfin for a 3ft community tank when I first started fishkeeping. Thankfully I have learnt my lessons and I come to you to ask your advise before I make a mistake.

I have a ...