Jools wrote: 16 Feb 2020, 09:14 You could try Panaque albivermis and most tank raised Hypancistrus from whitewater will live and bred in higher pH. As others have said, there is not a lot of scope for South American fishes with your water.

Jools

Thank you ill check them out i appreciate the advice ill look into them

Sounds like a frustrating situation if you want to keep South American fish. I'm not sure I can recommend any pleco for that water myself, I do see bristlenose (Ancistrus), especially the common types such as Ancistrus cf_cirrhosus , in tanks with cichlids and livebearers often, they could be an ...

Hi,

Do you have access to a TDS meter? They are relatively inexpensive ~$15, that will give a bit more information about the makeup of your water, if the TDS number is below say 300ppm, then your water may not be quite as bad as you think.

Other thoughts:

- Have you got any local fish stores ...

Hi Random_irish_guy,

First, welcome to Planetcatfish! As for your question, I want to start by ensuring I understand the situation. You're asking advice to pick 2‐3 pleco species for breeding at pH 8. Is that correct?

Cheers, Eric


Yes exactly i was talking with a friend who breeds a good ...

Hey first post here
So im expanding my breeding decided and im going to add 2 or 3 pleco species id really appreciate some recommendations

I mainly keep shell dwellers and livebearers i basically have 8ph liquid rock water but a ro unit isn't really a option long story

But im looking for some ...