I'm reviving this as I have acquired a second common through someone on craigslist. The person's S.O. made a mistake and bought a common instead of a bristlenose (the pet store employee apparently told her that, I kid you not, "This won't get too much bigger."), and the lady, not realizing how false the employee was, went ahead and bought it.
The new pleco is in Q, only 3.5" and will be moved to the 55 gallon once the pond is set up and Disco has been moved outside. I figure it will take about a year and a half to two before the new one is sizeable enough to put outside with Disco.
Suffice it to say, I'm going to need a bigger pond (not that I'm complaining!). My question would be, how many gallons should I consider for TWO adult plecos when building this pond?
I've also decided at this point that my goldfish will remain in a separate pond by herself. So we can take her out of the equation.
The new pleco is in Q, only 3.5" and will be moved to the 55 gallon once the pond is set up and Disco has been moved outside. I figure it will take about a year and a half to two before the new one is sizeable enough to put outside with Disco.
Suffice it to say, I'm going to need a bigger pond (not that I'm complaining!). My question would be, how many gallons should I consider for TWO adult plecos when building this pond?
I've also decided at this point that my goldfish will remain in a separate pond by herself. So we can take her out of the equation.
During Q I plan on testing it's tastes, already has a slice of blanched carrot and green bean (ran out of zucchini and squash!).