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	L134 , Leopard Frog Pleco
castlequest Fish Addict Posts: 661 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2003	Link for reference: http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loricari/peckolti/213_f.php Since it is pretty small for a pleco (site says 4.4" ) , do you think I can keep one in a 10g? If not could someone tell me a minimum tank size? Thanks. There wouldn't be any other bottom feeders in the tank. Last edited by castlequest at 12-Nov-2004 18:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	One would fit in a ten gallon, but I can't say for sure unless I know what other fish are in there, or will be in there. Plecos produce a lot of waste, so make sure your bioload can handle that. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Like all peckoltia sp., these (called imperial leopards on our stock list at the store) guys are fairly active foragers, especially during the day time. The fact that most of the genus will subsist somewhat on wood means that you have to include bogwood as well. That makes for incredibly cramped quarters if you ask me. Also, while plecs produce a lot of solid waste (easily removed via siphon), they are generally somewhat sessile compared to other fishes, and produce the same amount, if not less, of the waste that actually matters compared to other fish--ammonia.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
castlequest Fish Addict Posts: 661 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2003	I was thinking of keeping it in a tank with 3 badis siamensis. Thanks for your replies.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I wouldn't do it, then. What with the bogwood, and the three (eventually) two and a half inch fish, you won't have room for the pleco. You really don't have room for any pleco, except maybe a zebra. They are very tough to find and expensive, so I doubt you'll be adding one, anyways. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	I saw a few zebras at this Fish Safari at Virginia beach. That is the best fish store I've ever been to. If you guys ever get a chance to go to VA beach, you definately need to go to Fish Safari. They have like everything
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Yup, I've been there. I visit once a month or so. The problem with them is prices, and they often have sick fish. They had zebra plecos there? I've never seen any, perhaps I missed them. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Yeah, I think it was just one. I know I saw royal plecos though and a few others. When, I was there, all fish looked healthy. Probably a new shipment. Last edited by fishnewbie at 13-Nov-2004 09:24
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
castlequest Fish Addict Posts: 661 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2003	Zebras aren't that much smaller... What if my bogwood was nice and small and didnt take up too much room?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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