Cold water pleco?

[Itsadeepbluesea]

Hey pleco guys and gals, are there any species that do well in colder water. Low temp would usually be no less than 50 degrees but may drop into the high 40s on occasion. Size is 75 gallon.

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

Sorta found an answer

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/is-there-a-cold-water-plecos.182441/

 

[Deadliestviper7]

You could try I stoneroller,it isn't a pleco but it eats algae

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

You could try I stoneroller,it isn't a pleco but it eats algae

Thanks for the tip.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Apple snails are probably your best alternative, don't know of any cold water plecs.

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

Apple snails are probably your best alternative, don't know of any cold water plecs.

Thanks!

 

[thefredpit]

most of the common types of apple snails don't like temps below 65

 

[knifegill]

https://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=463

 

[joe jaskot]

most of the common types of apple snails don't like temps below 65

Trapdoor snails can tolerate cold water temperatures. They are used to control algae in outdoor ponds.

 

[J. H.]

Just pick up snails from your local lake. They are easy to find and collect if you wade in the water a little.