Pleco advice for a 75g tank
Pleco advice for a 75g tank
Hi all,
I have a 75g tank with a couple of yellow labs, a striped raphael,an albino hoplo, a clown loach and a few clown barbs. I would like to purchase a medium sized L numbered pleco for the tank. Do you have any recommendations for a pleco that is outgoing, mainly herbivorous (cos I have plenty of driftwood and leaves scattered around), and tough enough to withstand a little harassment from the yellow labs? Here's a shortlist of what I've found online:
1.L168 orinoco butterfly
2.L18/ 81 golden nugget
3. L128 blue phantom
4.L75 pekoltia sabaji
Any thoughts on which of the above might be suitable or any other pleco would be most appreciated.
Thank you
I have a 75g tank with a couple of yellow labs, a striped raphael,an albino hoplo, a clown loach and a few clown barbs. I would like to purchase a medium sized L numbered pleco for the tank. Do you have any recommendations for a pleco that is outgoing, mainly herbivorous (cos I have plenty of driftwood and leaves scattered around), and tough enough to withstand a little harassment from the yellow labs? Here's a shortlist of what I've found online:
1.L168 orinoco butterfly
2.L18/ 81 golden nugget
3. L128 blue phantom
4.L75 pekoltia sabaji
Any thoughts on which of the above might be suitable or any other pleco would be most appreciated.
Thank you
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Re: Pleco advice for a 75g tank
I'd try the P. sabaji first. I've never owned one, but they seem pretty outgoing, diurnal and compatable. Down side is I know many (if not most) Peckoltia eat plenty of meat or are omnivorous. And I'd concerned about it's interactions with your loach as well.
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Re: Pleco advice for a 75g tank
I agree with naturalart. P. sabaji.
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Re: Pleco advice for a 75g tank
Thanks Eric and Naturalart. I will try to look out for that one.
Re: Pleco advice for a 75g tank
I agree with L-75 being best, as it is more outgoing than L-128. L-147 could also work, as it Will be similar but Smaller than l-75. I have had the species before.
I have L-128 with Malawis at the moment and it works. But they are not super active during daytime.
I have L-128 with Malawis at the moment and it works. But they are not super active during daytime.
Re: Pleco advice for a 75g tank
Thanks.