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Johnny the Oranda Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 237 Votes: 82 Registered: 01-Mar-2005	Do you think i can keep a 4 inch lepord/sailfin pleco in my 55 with my ranchus?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	How many are in that tank currently? Both plecos and goldfish are heavy waste producers...personally I think a 55 is too small for goldfish let alone adding a pleco. With heavy enough filtration to prevent any of the goldfish waste from settling on the substrate it might be possible as a temporary set up, but not really something I'd suggest for longterm. ^_^ [hr width='40%'] "Ah, yes," said the toad. "You've got Nac Mac Feegles!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	It could be okay for the time being, but that arrangement will not work out in the long run. I can't speak for the goldfish, but the sailfin pleco will definitely need more room. These beasts can top one and a half feet, meaning that ninety gallons would be much more suitable for them. I would not recommend keeping a sailfin in there for long, especially not after the fish passes a foot in length. 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 11:59
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i wouldn't only b/c colwater and warm water, but it could work,but what sirbooks said only for awhile.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	yes, the temperature problem is quite a problem indeed. You would have to comprimise one of their needs, and that wouldn't be good. Also, both those fish get to enourmous sizes. That, in itself, is enough, but they also produce huge amounts of waste. I will agree with everyone else and say no. - Dj:88)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Johnny the Oranda Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 237 Votes: 82 Registered: 01-Mar-2005	Well to answer my own question....no, cause he died. Sorry to say.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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