Pleco

[AfricanCichlid]

What type of pleco should I get for my 29g w/ 3 rams


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[jonclark96]

Any of the fancy types that don't get very big would be good with rams. A bushy nose would work as well. Just stay away from any of the "common" types that get huge.

 

[Leffler817]

+1 what Jon said. Check out planetcatfish.com! It's a great site with lots of info. You can search for plecos based on maximum size and water criteria similar with your rams.


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[mscichlid]

One Bristlenose, onebusynose, or one clown. Your tank is too small for anything else.

 

[verbal]

One Bristlenose, onebusynose, or one clown. Your tank is too small for anything else.

A lot of the Hypancistrus species don't get any bigger than BN plecos. Also the Peckoltia species generally stay in that size range.

 

[Andrewtfw]

One Bristlenose, onebusynose, or one clown. Your tank is too small for anything else.

A pittbull pleco would also work... if you can locate one.

 

[Shane]

A pittbull pleco would also work... if you can locate one.

I would not try this as the two fishes need very different care conditions. Chaetostoma need cool (68-74F), well oxygenated water with a very high turnover rate. Microgeophagus need warm (80-82F) still water, preferably with lots of plants.

Alongside Microgeophagus we collect lots of Otocinclus, Hypoptopoma and Hemiloricaria. As Francine noted above, we also collect Panaque maccus and Ancistrus triradiatus.
These would all be good choices.
-Shane

 

[Andrewtfw]

I would not try this as the two fishes need very different care conditions. -Shane

I was only thinking in terms of size. I should have also considered habitat needs.

 

[Andrewtfw]

If it were my tank, I think I would go with a group of ottos rather than plecos. Just personal preference. I do love plecos though.