Pleco's get to big for 14 gallon?

[MercenaryWubby]

Hey guys, I'm really sorry if this is the wrong section, but it seemed like the right one so here goes. I have a 14 gallon tank with 4 fish in it at the moment, and I was thinking of getting a pleco for the tank. My friend told me that the pleco would out grow the tank easily, and end up most likely suffering and dying.

I'd hate that to happen, but I'd love a pleco. Are there any specific pleco's who would not outgrow a fish tank in the 10-20 gallon region?

Thanks!

-Wubby

 

[Columbian Shark Catfish]

Really small plecos would be a clown pleco which grows to about 5", around 8$, or a zebra pleco, which gets around 4", but are REALLY expensive. But still they would be too big for the 14g

 

[zerojquan85]

ya.. there are plecos like that...

Petsmart sells this type, Rubberlip pleco or bulldog pleco.. they stay very small about max 4"
Theres also albino bristle nose pleco, candy stripe pleco, several others actually.. but their not easily found...

If u absolutely MUST get a pleco.. try rubberlip..

 

[MercenaryWubby]

Thanks a lot Mr Catfish . Oh and a thank you from my introduction thread too

 

[BradT85]

Get a bristlenose pleco, they are small and cheap and mine is pretty active

 

[DeBlieck]

no plecs. toooo big

 

[MercenaryWubby]

ya.. there are plecos like that...

Petsmart sells this type, Rubberlip pleco or bulldog pleco.. they stay very small about max 4"
Theres also albino bristle nose pleco, candy stripe pleco, several others actually.. but their not easily found...

If u absolutely MUST get a pleco.. try rubberlip..

Thanks man, got them all typed down. Going to have to do some research now, and nice icon man. <3 Ghost

 

[iloveoscars702]

get a rubberlip like zero mentioned. btw why do you want a plec?

 

[Columbian Shark Catfish]

get a rubberlip like zero mentioned. btw why do you want a plec?

Who wouldn't?

 

[MercenaryWubby]

get a rubberlip like zero mentioned. btw why do you want a plec?

Just to help maintain the algae, and I also love how they look. I found out a common misconception is that pleco's can live off of ONLY the algae in the tank. I'm glad I found out that isn't true or I'd have quite the future mistake on my hand. I'll be prepared for em though ^^