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	What kind of pleco?
tetratech Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4241 Kudos: 1074 Registered: 04-Nov-2003	A beautiful pleco is the Snowball. Not nearly as costly as a Zebra. I paid about $30 for one. I also have an albino and a candystripe. My Scapes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
goldfishgeek Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	I thought all plecs needed or would benefit from driftwood, although it can be a complete pain to soak etc first. i would go with a bristle nose as well, i made the mistake of temporarily taking on a friends common plec, its huge now and i can't find a new home for it at all. beautiful fish mind you, but you need a decent sized swimming pool to keep them really. I have another plec in my 25 which is only supposed to get four inches long but i can't remember what its called. not much use really, so i shall go have dinner cheers GFG _______________________________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	No driftwood? Squash, celery, and other string vegetables will do just fine.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	So if Clowns don't eat algae what is a good food for them? driftwood is a MUST for keeping clown plecos. they will also eat squash, zuchini and if you have live plants they will clean up the rotting leaves and branches sometimes. "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Mindless Fingerling Posts: 20 Kudos: 10 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Jul-2003	I have a chocolate albino plec in my 55 heavily planted and so far he's doing great with the algae and only eats the dead plant parts.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	"I have a Zebra Plec. They look stunning in a tank." ...as opposed to them being outside of the tank? o.o On another note, ottos do better in heavily planted tanks when compared with the likes of a big, bulky BN. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 02-Feb-2005 20:23
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Aussie Fish guy Fingerling Posts: 27 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-May-2004	Sorry to be boring .............. but EVERY tank should have a bristlenose
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
krige Big Fish Posts: 405 Kudos: 1088 Votes: 377 Registered: 24-Jul-2003	Driftwood is a major part of there diet,mine munches on it continually. Gibson SG you know you want one!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	So if Clowns don't eat algae what is a good food for them? 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
tetratech Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4241 Kudos: 1074 Registered: 04-Nov-2003	Why don't you get a really nice looking pleco and add a school of otos. Everyone says otos are tought to take care of but I've only lost one in about a year and a half and I have two in my sons 5 gallon tank with platys and zebras no heater for about 8 months now. My Scapes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Snowball plecos really aren't good algae eaters either. Plus, there are quite a few "albino" pleco varieties. 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 12:07
jakeoman Fingerling Posts: 39 Kudos: 40 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Oct-2004	OK, I AM think of getting a pleco for my 30 gal, heavy planted tank. What kind of pleco not going to outgrow it be a great algea eater and not destroy my plants? Your suggestions are appricated, Jake
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
synodontis Fish Master Posts: 1403 Kudos: 2000 Votes: 1099 Registered: 02-Oct-2003	zebras are a very nice plec, but they aren't the best algae eaters and they prefer meaty foods i would go for a good ol BN, but if you are looking for something different go for a few pitbulls cfd Last edited by catfish_dude at 28-Jan-2005 14:46 -------------------------- Billy was a scientist, Billy is no more. For what he thought was H20, was H2SO4
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
minigod Small Fry Posts: 13 Kudos: 14 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Dec-2004	I have a Zebra Plec. They look stunning in a tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You can get a BN & it's really lovely.............. http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	my clown plecos will browse algae off of really broad leaf plants (like my anubias), but as a rule they don't eat algae at all. although they like the rotting leaves and stems, so if you've got live plants you might consider a few. they're so small you won't even notice them just make sure you have at least one piece of driftwood for them "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	bristlenoses all the way. personally I like albinos.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Bristlenose pleco, tiger peckoltia, butterfly pleco (also a peckoltia). These plecs would all work out well. They look cool (in my opinion), eat algae, and have character. Oh, and a candy-stripe pleco would work if you can find one. I've only seen them at PetSmarts. 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 12:07
gartenzwerfe Big Fish Mrs. Racso To Be Posts: 375 Kudos: 628 Votes: 199 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	Actually, clown plecs don't eat algae. They're cool little guys, but not what you're looking for. I agree with the other 3 that a bristle nose would be a good choice. They stay small and love algae ><>Dani<><
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	I suggest BN too. Specially the albino ones, they're just so cool. If you get a male and a female, and have a cave, you'll prolly be able to get them to breed too, and they're very easy to sex. Other options would be a clown pleco, as they don't grow large either. Or if you REALLY wanted, a couple of pitbull plecs. They're the baby of the pleco fam. Whichever you get, be sure they always have nice algae and vegggies. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
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