Which plecos to get?

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Walrus
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Which plecos to get?

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I have a spare empty 30 x 12 x 15 inch tank. I'd like to keep a pleco in it. Can anyone recommend any species that would thrive in this size tank? Are there any really small species of pleco? We currently have a sailfin and a bullnose living happily in other much larger tanks and would like to add to the family.
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Post by CatBrat »

You could try species of Hypancistrus or Ancistrus. They usually stay quite small.

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Post by Walrus »

Thanks, will take a look at them.
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Post by MatsP »

Peckoltia's are also a smaller specie which will suit that size tank.

The Ancistrus are easy to breed, and as long as you have plenty of hiding places they'll be perfectly happy.

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