new here! need advice~

mr_blonde · Post by **mr_blonde** » 15 Nov 2003, 20:08

hi, this is a really good site! went to my lfs todya and they have a fantastic range of pl*cs

Some of them will be to big as my tank has not long finished cycing. Now i saw a mango, can anyone tell me how hardy they are, conditions they prefer? i cant see to find much info?

my tank is 101 cm wide and hold 180 L, any other suggestions very greatly recieved

Thanks

Mr B

magnum4 · Post by **magnum4** » 15 Nov 2003, 20:23

Now i saw a mango, can anyone tell me how hardy they are, conditions they prefer? i cant see to find much info?

Baryancistrus L047 mango/magnum pleco grow to about 11" total length and mine have been in pH 7, idealy acidic 6.5-6.8. However do not add one if your tank is newly set up wait until the filter has run in for a wile.

S. Allen · Post by **S. Allen** » 15 Nov 2003, 20:59

well, not just running, but cycled. if you've got a new tank, and you've cycled it properly, with or without fish, it should be fine for a pleco. My suggestion would be to wait a month or 2 and let a bit of algae start growing... there's no reason for this, you'll have to feed the pleco wafers and things anyway, but algae does give them something to do ;)

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 16 Nov 2003, 17:35

Hi!

Welcome here and enjoy!!!
With such tank you can have some Loricariidae around 10-12cm/4-5in or smaller. A pair or a trio should be fine.
Cheers
Yann