New setup Question

[aquaculture]

I traded in my ten gallon for a 25 gallon that has inside dimensions of 15in tall, 10 1/2 in wide, and 36 in long. temps are still in the range of 76-86f.

My question is would it be a good idea to put in one bristlenose pleco with 6-8 kuhli loaches, would the bristle nose like the loaches slime coat or would it leave the loaches slime coat alone, i do plan on feeding both species a proper and nutrious diet.

Filtration is a sponge filter with power head that is rated for 30 gallons.

 

[Plec123]

you should be good to go. kuhliis would be a bit small for the BN to get a hold on and rasp at. and kuhliis are like little missiles, and generally rest in odd places.
i doubt the BN will be able to get to them because they like to hide in very small spaces.

 

[benzjamin13]

BN Plecos are pretty good and keep to themselves IME.

 

[shenzhenluohan]

I agree with the previous posts, your only other concern is filtration. Plecos poop a lot, and i think you'll find that you'll be cleaning the sponge daily. I recommend Some sort of mechanical filtration as well as the sponge such as a HOB or overhead trickle system ( great threads in the DIY section), or even better IMO a canister filter. Keep the sponge too they're great bio-filtration.
I had loaches before with plecs and the loaches being so busy break up a lot of crap in the bottom of the tank making the filter more effective so you wont feel the need to vacuum the substrate every day or two.

 

[davo]

You'll be fine. A few different hiding spots will benefit both species and that will be good. What kind of ancistrus are you going for?