Pleco Specie List

[Davidiator]

I know this is a very odd question. But is there anyone that can give me an entire list of ALL the known plecos?

I am considering buy a large tank and making an all pleco tank.

Is it impossible to be able to own one of every specie of pleco ?

 

[exodus1500]

Not at all. You would have to be: A) Rich beyond belief B) Be able to bribe local government officials to export protected species illegally C) Have a tank the size of several houses.

Your best bet is to go to Planet Catfish and learn about how much there is to learn.

I'm sorry if this sounds crass or hurtful, but you might want to reign it in a bit. It seems like you havent done much research on them. Just spending a few minutes in this sub forum should show you that there are way too many types and with different needs and sizes.

I understand the draw and love of them, but many species are not even remotely close to each other DNA wise and have different care.

 

[Davidiator]

Oh don't worry it is not hurtful at all. I kind of figured...
I think I will just stick to a couple smaller plecos in a tank with colorful fish.
Thanks

 

[exodus1500]

Pleco fever is a real thing and there isnt a cure.

I suggest you read this forum, join a pleco group on facebook, and read planet catfish. Read Read Read, then decide what is compatible with the fish/water/diet you have.

If you have specific questions about what would be the best with what you have to work with, I would be more than happy to answer.

 

[Davidiator]

Well,
See I know a good amount about plecos... But I just wanted to see if there was a way to own every Specie of pleco...
Thank you though

 

[thefredpit]

there is 700+ species(I think) so keeping them all is impractical but what you can do is keep all species in a genera

 

[TheNewSeverum]

Pleco fever is a real thing and there isnt a cure

Honestly I disagree, watching my bank account drop was my cure... not before I spent a solid $300-400 on plecos alone xD

 

[exodus1500]

Honestly I disagree, watching my bank account drop was my cure... not before I spent a solid $300-400 on plecos alone xD

Then you didn't actually catch it. I have several that cost that, or close to, by themselves. Lol

 

[thefredpit]

I agree I've got numerous in the $80-200 range

 

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

This is my goal, a goal that will never be met and will take many, many years I will be importing soon so I will be able to obtain more plecos than before at super cheap prices.