Territorial Redfin Plecos?

[elbeatch]

I've heard having 2 redfin plecos in the same tank is no good, they get territorial. I couldn't see plecos trying to kill each other since they're only aggressive when provoked, even then a swipe or push is about it. Anyone suggestions?

 

[Andrewtfw]

Though they do not enjoy each other's company, if the tank is large enough, you won't have a problem. My plecos will run into each other or swat each other from time to time (usually over food rather than space), but no damage has resulted. -Andrew

 

[elbeatch]

sounds alright, my pleco get aggressive with the polys but its cause they try to get under him and steal from him, i've got the 95 so I figure they should be fine when the 2nd redfin gets big enough,

 

[elbeatch]

thanks! that was quick

 

[COL]

Almost all fish of the family (especially subfamily ancistrinae) are territorial to some extent. Unless the rough-housing continues ceaslessly, I wouldn't look too much in to it.

 

[loach43]

Sorry I'm lost. What's a red fin pleco? Another name for scarlet pleco?

 

[elbeatch]

they were sold to me as a redfin pleco but when I look it up its not really it. They look like a gibbeceps but pretty much black with waves accross the body, red on the tips of his fins and they have different shaped fins. i'll post a pic, probably better than that description

 

[davo]

Gibbys do fine together, though they are territorial and can kill each other. However, I'd say this is pretty uncommon. If you have the room for these 2 big fish, you'll be fine.