Panaques and Plywood Tanks?

giveneausername said:

I didnt know where to post this, DIY tanks, or plecos, so im putting it up here. I have been planning lately for a big, ~150+ gallon plywood tank, which I planned on stocking with a few big panaques, as well as some other amazon fish (Geophagus, Cory's, basically a Rio Orinoco Biotope). The problem, which anyone who is familiar with panaques is aware of, is that they eat wood, and are actually exceptionally good at doing just that. Would I encounter problems with the panaques chewing on the sides, leading to leaks and further issues? I'd be providing lots of driftwood for them to eat in the tank. I'm thinking they'd be fine, but I'd like an opinion from someone who has done this firsthand, just to be sure.


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giveneausername said:

Thanks. I already have one, and even though he's tiny, he's got some huge teeth. I didn't know if It had a chance to be an issue, so I figured it be better to ask than to build a tank, and then have it end up springing a leak right away.


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giveneausername said:

I'm eager to see this. Might make me change up the stocking a little bit. I might end up with closer to medium sized plecos, maxing out at around 9" maybe. I was looking at L091, L200, L128, and maybe some natural/wild looking bristlenose. (I heard L075 "Para" also come from the area, but I've never seen a place to get them myself) I'm trying to make it a Rio Orinoco Bitotope, so, it's somewhat difficult to find a lot of these plecos locally. If you've got any suggestions there, I'd be very happy to hear them.

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