Small pleco tank

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Hi guys, Im thinking of setting up another smaller (100 gal) tank for a few L numbers. What other L numbered plecs can live peacefully alongside zebra plecs? I was thinking a pair of zebra plecs or 3 the very most. And would like some L numbers that do not grow very big.
 
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Looks like a good combo to me. I'd stay away from other hypancistrus as there is always a chance of hybridisation, but other small peckoltias or panaqolus could work if you're careful with the food. If it were me I'd just stick with the zebs and let them breed and build up a good sized colony, maybe keep some corydoras, tetras, apistos etc with them?
 
Ok thanks. I don't really want them to breed though as I am not at that level of experience yet to care for their young. I don't mind keeping it to a species only tank. Can they show aggression towards each other?
 
Ok thanks. I don't really want them to breed though as I am not at that level of experience yet to care for their young. I don't mind keeping it to a species only tank. Can they show aggression towards each other?

Zebras can but if there are plenty of hiding spots should be no problem. Keep a few caves in there. Good luck
 
Thanks. How many gallons of water should there be to each zebra?
 
If your only going to keep 3 of them I'd say a 20 gallon would be plenty of space as they only get 3 inches long roughly. Post some pics when ya can ;)
 
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