plecos and acrylic

[the_loaf]

ive heard that common plecos can scratch acrylic, is this true?
are there any plecos that wont scratch acrylic ive heard bristle plecos are safe for acrylic.

 

[the_loaf]

bump

 

[Bud8Fan]

I'm wondering the same thing. I was looking at the Sunshine pleco then saw the teeth they have at planetcatfish.

 

[the_loaf]

a couple people have told me that you cant put any plecos in acrylic, it would be nice to get some mfk feedback

 

[WyldFya]

I've done it with no problems. Just make sure your plecos have enough to eat, and you won't have many problems.

 

[woodchomper]

I still wouldn't do it, especially with Panaque or even Scobis (sunshine is one).

Although i don't doubt WF's exp i have heard enough stories of nice tanks being ruining due to it to warrant not trying it.

 

[davo]

Spines and teeth scrape, theirs no doubting that. Can still be dont though, many plecos don't rasp on the side of the glass anyway if they are fed properly.