So ive wound up with a L240 vampire/galaxy pleco sold as a snowball pleco.
Seeing hes still a baby at a year old, i want to plan out his final home (he is in my 46g for now until he gets bigger).
I am thinking a nice high flow Orinoco biotope, temperature range 80-85F range, with a good current. Size: 75g+
Ideally looking for fish able to fit a high current tank and fit the temperature i need.
I wouldn't be opposed to some south American cichlids, but unsure if they could handle a good current. Planning on little to no plants, mostly a tannin-stained driftwood and rock river set up.
Given that this is a larger, potentially territorial pleco with other bottom dwellers (according to what I read, I would love personal experience with these plecos if possible!) That rules out my usual favourite bottom dwellers lol
However, if too limited, I'd be open to other high-flow species outside of South America as long as they're compatible temperature wise.
So, what would you suggest?
Bonus, photo of the wee little baby vampire
Seeing hes still a baby at a year old, i want to plan out his final home (he is in my 46g for now until he gets bigger).
I am thinking a nice high flow Orinoco biotope, temperature range 80-85F range, with a good current. Size: 75g+
Ideally looking for fish able to fit a high current tank and fit the temperature i need.
I wouldn't be opposed to some south American cichlids, but unsure if they could handle a good current. Planning on little to no plants, mostly a tannin-stained driftwood and rock river set up.
Given that this is a larger, potentially territorial pleco with other bottom dwellers (according to what I read, I would love personal experience with these plecos if possible!) That rules out my usual favourite bottom dwellers lol
However, if too limited, I'd be open to other high-flow species outside of South America as long as they're compatible temperature wise.
So, what would you suggest?
Bonus, photo of the wee little baby vampire
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