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	Rubberlipped Pleco
DonnieBoy Hobbyist Posts: 81 Kudos: 67 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Nov-2004	Bought one of these today from a LFS. Didn't know much about them, i wanted a smaller pleco for my 55 community tank. My normal LFS suggested a clown pleco but they were out and i went to another LFS and they had Rubberlipped plecos. I liked the look of them and bought one on a whim. Is this guy gonna fit in with my tank? I have a 55 gallon with a school of Harlequin Rasboras, a pair of silver mollies, 3 fancy guppies and 2 Angel fish. Don
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	He will be just fine. They are great algae eaters, and stay relatively small for a pleco. A 55 gal will be fine for him. I would not add any other algae eater though, as it would take food away from him. And he could starve. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Ideally, you'll want turnover at a relatively high rate, and water temps at around 76F. Protein should be fed at least once a week.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	The Rubberlipped Pleco will be fine in your 55 gal. tank, just make sure he'll have some Algae or other sinking food to eat. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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