Pleco to Pleco Compatability?
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buchynoses and rubberlips are at different ends of the temp. range. bushynoses like high 70s-low 80s, while rubberlips like mid-low 70s. so the water in the tank would either be too hot for the rubberlip or too cold for the bushynose.
They will fight and the rubber-lipped will prevail at least that was my experiance although people told me the bushy nose was more aggressive. I never had good luck with the two together.
I believe they're able to be kept in the same temperature range....the BN is very hardy- I've put them through hell and back.... they're survivors....
the bushynoses and the rubberlips would probably fight over the hiding/spawning caves as they're nearly about the same time depending on which lineage of BN you get- my BN adults sizes really vary due to different lineages as there are several the same size as rubbernoses- they'll just bicker but can find some kind of compromise if you can provide as much hideouts you can in that tank...
the bushynoses and the rubberlips would probably fight over the hiding/spawning caves as they're nearly about the same time depending on which lineage of BN you get- my BN adults sizes really vary due to different lineages as there are several the same size as rubbernoses- they'll just bicker but can find some kind of compromise if you can provide as much hideouts you can in that tank...
I recall a video on youtube where plecos of rubberlip and something else were fighting..
Personally i've never owned bushynose... i've had rubberlip but those things are so dam sensitive that i gave up on those..
I'd say if your tank is big enough where they can set up their own territory . your fine..
Personally i've never owned bushynose... i've had rubberlip but those things are so dam sensitive that i gave up on those..
I'd say if your tank is big enough where they can set up their own territory . your fine..
Works for me, enough floorspace to share and allways have one more cave or hidingspot, then you have plecos.zerojquan85;3491127; said:
My plecos fought bad when I introduced my Hypostomus, but now they got their own caves, they never fight anymore!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=346JxWTsKaI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcZnyDo24e0
I've owned both species in the past, but I never housed them together. They are rather peaceful fish assuming you have the floor space to give them their own territories.
Each species could get pretty aggressive when another pleco tried to enter their territory. Aside from that they are both relatively easy to keep fish.
Rubber-lips are definately more sensitive to water conditions than bushy-nose plecos if that matters to you.
Each species could get pretty aggressive when another pleco tried to enter their territory. Aside from that they are both relatively easy to keep fish.
Rubber-lips are definately more sensitive to water conditions than bushy-nose plecos if that matters to you.
Depends on which species of Ancistrus and which species of Chaeteostoma you want. Some of both groups have quite specific care and most Chaeteostoma species prefer cooler water. You're best bet would be to have a common more hardy Ancistrus species with the Chaeteostoma in a cooler water tank. Males will be more aggressive. It can be done, I'm sure, but do not be suprised if you do run into problems. I'd certainly look at other options of mixing other types together before you make your decision. When mixing plecos is always a good idea to have lots of appropriate hiding areas and even things like "in tank barriers" such as a piece of large driftwood can help them into splitting up territories.