View Full Version : Good deal on the Plecos?
powellmacaque
12-02-2008, 9:32 PM
So I was at a local Petsmart today and stumbled upon a Rubber Pleco and a Sailfin Pleco, both at about 2" apiece. I looked at the price and they were only about $4.50 a fish. Is that cheap?
I plan on putting both in separate 55 gallon tanks, one a community tank and one a CA cichlid tank.
Hooked Newbie
12-02-2008, 9:43 PM
Cheap maybe, but not appropriate for a 55. The sailfin may reach 2 feet! :eek3:
powellmacaque
12-02-2008, 10:39 PM
YIKES! I could have sworn I read 12-15" online. Is the two foot size common or is it more or less a freak thing?
powellmacaque
12-02-2008, 10:55 PM
On second thought, I'm beginning to doubt whether or not it's actually a sail-fin. It doesn't look like any of the pictures on the web. I know this is a bad pic, but all I have is a cell phone for pictures. Does this look (to the best of your judgement) like a sail-fin?
SchizotypalVamp
12-02-2008, 10:58 PM
Common plecoes in general will hit two feet if given the chance. It's not a freak thing.
inkyjenn
12-02-2008, 10:58 PM
18" is average, but if they live long enough, sailfins can get to a good 2'
Reddog80p
12-02-2008, 11:36 PM
For a 55 gal I would stick to plecos that max out about 6-8". There are quite a few available. Some of the smaller ones are the clown pleco, bristlenose and rubber lip these will reach a maximum of 3.5".
Cory Keeper
12-03-2008, 10:53 PM
Clowns are super cool plecs, love wood. Only problem is alot of them like to hide. I lucked out on mine, its staying out alot of the time :D . Bristle Nosers have alot of personality to them and are cool as well.
My rubberlip died :( when I got him he was mal-nourished, didn't take anything. Transferred him to my 29g and he seemed to be doing better, but quickly went backwards.
Word to the wise, if the plecs stomach is caved in, don't get it.
powellmacaque
12-04-2008, 10:48 AM
How well do rubber lips associate with other catfish, such as a zamora wood cat?
Cory Keeper
12-04-2008, 11:16 AM
Its been my experience that Plecos don't bother other fish unless food is involved.
chrizza92
12-06-2008, 2:23 AM
How well do rubber lips associate with other catfish, such as a zamora wood cat?
a pleco will not harm anyother fish as long as there well fed