Pleco Question

[Caveman]

I use to have 3 common Plecostmus together 2 were over 12" and smaller was 9". The 2 larger would go at it all day leaving the smaller one alone.

 

[davo]

if they are younger, therefore smaller, i've kept many species together, but always seperated them before they became big enough to be boystrous

 

[riggs]

i'd just like to add a question to the thread. for those that do keep more than one species in a tank, how big of a tank do you suggest to do so??

 

[guppy]

Some fight, some don't, the more different the species are the less likely they are to fight.
As to tank size, it depends on the species kept, there is a big difference between a 4" zebra and a 14" royal panaque.

 

[davo]

i'd just like to add a question to the thread. for those that do keep more than one species in a tank, how big of a tank do you suggest to do so??

depends which plecos your thinking of? their adult size ranges alot, from three inches to that 3 foot beast thats been posted in another thread, now thats a monster

 

[Star-Flog]

If i had, or do have more than 4-5 plecos, would they fight each other? and there all diffrent breeds of plecos.

It should be alright. If you have 2 equal size pleco, it may counter some chase and 'pushing' but really a fight, but along as they're some hiding place, it should be fine.

I've 9 panaque in the 4ft tank, no problem..

 

[Radius]

Be careful what kind of plecos you house together. I can't think of the names offhand, but there are some exceptionally agressive species out there that will not mix with other plecos. Some won't even mix with other bottom-dwelling fish without a lot of fighting.

 

[joeytoe]

I used to have a bushynose an two common together an the bushynose always pushed the commons around an they were twice his size.

 

[dapike1979]

I have 2 comon pleco's they chase each other around once in a while!!
Sometimes even fin damage!!

 

[sf7]

My Royal is pretty aggressive especially when it comes to drift wood, he doesn't like anyone messing with his driftwood. Also I have a sailfin that does not go after other plecos but he is really aggressive at going after food and pushing others out of the way.