Getting the pleco bug... 125 gal

[biguebs]

So I’m ready to jump into plecos! Keep seeing posts/pictures/stock lists and officially have the bug it seems.

I would like to add in with my Oscar, about 7”, who is solo in a 125. He was in with a common pleco for awhile, didn’t even seem to recognize it as anything other than a log. Common is no longer in there.

So I’m looking for some advice from those who know. Obviously don’t want anything that will end up in the Oscars mouth... targeting plecos that will be big enough to live with Oscar but not turn into 15-20” monsters. Maybe 6-12” at maturity?

Looking for suggestions on a small group or maybe should just add one? Like the looks of a few... green phantom, vampire, gold nugget seem to be pretty available. Something that pops.

The 125 has 3 AC110s and I have two wavemakers I’d like to use to help sweep the bottom if i add pleco(s). Any insight appreciated as always.

 

[parrthed]

Green phantoms or vampires would be a good choice, maybe take a look at three beacons and mangos as well. If you wanted something that stayed in the 5-6” range and can hold their own L333/66 would be another one to think about. You could do a small group.

 

[biguebs]

Green phantoms or vampires would be a good choice, maybe take a look at three beacons and mangos as well. If you wanted something that stayed in the 5-6” range and can hold their own L333/66 would be another one to think about. You could do a small group.

I’ll look into all of these, thank you. Think I’m going to try 3 different species that fall into the right size range and see how it goes. Have empty 55s if need be.

 

[dr exum]

Serratus - black dragon cactus pleco!

 

[biguebs]

So I’m looking around at online vendors for some of these... Wetspot has some obviously. Anyone have other recommendations for vendors to check?

 

[DHarris]

If you're looking for a potential group of medium peaceful plecos, check out L075. From my experience they actually prefer to be in groups and stick together.

online vendor-wise, check out (in no particular order, I've purchased from all and had great experiences) Jason's Plecos & Cichlids, Pleco Paradise, Freshwater Exotics and Wes Wong (Rare Fish here on the forum)

 

[Christian9169]

can some one tell me what kind of pleco this one is please

 

[biguebs]

Ended up ordering one L128 and one L014 from wet spot. Coming tomorrow morning. Will post when I can get pictures of them

 

[Christian9169]

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can some one tell me what kind of pleco this one is please


And this guy they were given to me and the original owner didn't remember the specific kind

 

[biguebs]

Here are the two I ended up with! I got some rehashy because that’s what Wet Spot was feeding. Both doing well - Oscar not paying attention to the blue phantom at all. The sunshine is just too small to be in the 125 with the Oscar, was hoping he’d be a bit bigger. In a 30 gal by himself for time being until he puts on a little size.