Royal Pleco + teacup hysterix ray= ?

[LBathory]

Would the combination of a 8-9" royal pleco and a baby hysterix ray be a bad idea? I know plecos can often suck the slime coating off of rays, but the royal doesn't seem interested in anything except zuchini and his hiding spots, so i am thinking of adding the ray... any thoughts?

 

[Flash]

You could try it. Do you have a tank to relocate either the teacup or royal to incase something goes wrong?

 

[LBathory]

not really. the only other tanks i have (currently running) are a 55 planted and a 10 gal planted..

 

[BigJ]

That pleco would be fine in the 55. jmo Gl bro!

 

[Flash]

Hmm. Could you return the ray if the plan goes south?

 

[Flash]

That pleco would be fine in the 55. jmo Gl bro!

Not true. A 10" royal in a 55 gallon planted would destroy the tank with poop and most likely, uproot all of the plants.

 

[BigJ]

Not true. A 10" royal in a 55 gallon planted would destroy the tank with poop and most likely, uproot all of the plants.

As i said JMO! Pleco's need very little room. If the filteration is good no worries. But if it's filled with plants then he will uproot some of your plants.

 

[LBathory]

yeah thats what im worried about, uprooted plants. Does anyone have any expirence keeping royal plecos with small rays? I think im just gonna bite the bullet and give it a shot.

 

[TwistedPenguin]

Royals are gentle and passive with other fish IMO. My 2 Royals have never bothered a single soul. Each was in with my Discus for awhile at different times. I love Royals and that's one of the reasons-they don't bother other fish. My 2 are together now in a tank with Angelfish, an African Knifefish, tiny Cory Cats & female Bettas.
I've never owned a Ray but I'd go so far as to say I'd be shocked if a Royal bothered him no matter what the size.

 

[LBathory]

thanks alot twisted. I agree my royal doesnt mess with anyone unless you get in his face. I think im gonna go for it. I'll let everyone know how it goes.