Just picked up a 180, for my 6 RB. Their currently 5-6 inches with a pleco thats about 7-8". The pleco controls the tank. They never touched him, in the old 55. Is there anything you think I could also add, that wouldn't end up being Killed? I have them on Algae disc's, fillets and the occasional live food.
180Gal. 6 RBP and pleco
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Your pleco is actually at risk. Everything may be ok now but could change at anytime It takes one nip and the pleco to make a sudden movement and it could be all over. Will it happen?? I think it is inevitable. When?? Could be years I guess it is possible that it will never happen. Just be prepared metanlly for when and if it does 
.. Spotted or striped raphael cats (although you will never see them and I did have a causualty), very small fish such as neons when the Ps get bigger...Thats about it.
.. Spotted or striped raphael cats (although you will never see them and I did have a causualty), very small fish such as neons when the Ps get bigger...Thats about it.
maybe try neon tetra's or some of those very small oto cats (look like mini plecos they're usualy about 1- 2 inches) your always taking a risk with keeping anything with piranhas
I've got a sump, running, and A new FX5. The Pleco has been with the RBP since the beginning . He was 2 inches bigger when I put them together. The P's where only an 1" at the time. What about larger P- Bass??BigShawn;4012864; said:
Do you have any rocks or small hiding spots? If so you could try some crabs or crawdads. They usually end up lunch in my tank but they live for about a week if they are smart and we've had one crafty little red clawed crab living in there for several months. My RBP's are about 6" too. The crab hides until the time is right and he's really tricky, hiding in the P's shadow to steal scraps of food. But crabs need to get above the water for air and they need somewhere to hide.
Howdy,
Your Ps are too small to add any other species. Once they reach 8-10'' you can try tiny fish - my piraya tolerate Endlers, they're not enough of a snack to be worth chasing. Do not try larger fish, they'll get killed.
HarleyK
Your Ps are too small to add any other species. Once they reach 8-10'' you can try tiny fish - my piraya tolerate Endlers, they're not enough of a snack to be worth chasing. Do not try larger fish, they'll get killed.
HarleyK