Pleco / Stingray Combination?

[xBEASTx]

Hey Guys,

I would love to introduce stingray(s) into my tank, but already keep some large plecos - 2 x 10" royal Panaques & a 12" Gibbiceps.

Just wondered on their compatability together, and the likelihood of them not getting along?

Can anyone offer some experience in this field?

The tank size is 7'long x 2'deep x 3'high.

Thanks

 

[rgonzales]

Plecos could cause problems by sucking on the rays disks

 

[xBEASTx]

I understand that is a possibility, but if the plecos are well fed, how likely would this be?

 

[TheNewSeverum]

I wouldnt try it at all. I personally, one way or another see that ending badly for either party.

 

[Decker504]

I'm keeping a Chaetsoma sp pisque river w/ my stinrays and so far so good. My buddy keeps a few different species of pleco w/ his rays, but he has a huge tank. I would stay away from spiny species of pleco for your rays...

From DJ/MC Decker

 

[Linus_Cello]

Hopefully this link is helpful?

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=31761

Loricariidae recommendations with Rays?
by nvcichlids » Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:22 pm

 

[tigerjace]

I know someone that keeps both rays and plecos (mainly pseuda's) together with no problem. He currently has 3 rays (7" & two 12"), 4 plecos ( 3 of them being 6"+ / biggest one is 10"), and 4 miscellaneous cichlids. Tank size is 240gal. The trick is to provide space for both. Have driftwood for the plecos that will not take up too much ground space. Find driftwood that will stand up or wood that will take up minimal ground space, elevate the wood somehow by stacking on wood that will stand up on its own. Keep everybody well fed and everybody will coincide peacefully.

 

[xBEASTx]

That's the Idea, Tiger... Thanks. I am confident I can provide adequate space & conditions for both, so when the time comes, I'll give it a try and keep a close eye on things