Plecos that like a slow current

[Spunky]

This summer i want to create a 75 gal river tank (slow current) and was considering what type of pleco I could have in there. The ones that I know of that like current are the rubber and clown plecos. My bf has those two and I would like to explore new kinds, so if there are any others you know of please let me know.

Spunky

[MonoSebaelover]

All plecos can tolerate the stream effect since they orginate in the Amazon River Basin among other fast and slow moving areas in South America. I wouldn't go with any large ones like the Goldy, Gibbiceps, Common, etc but you could do a nice fancy "dwarf" species that doesn't get more than a foot. You could even do a couple of smaller ones which would be even cooler!

[Spunky]

thanks for the info... I feel kinda silly for not thinking it though completely.

One other question though... I read somewhere that my king tiger pleco does not like current. I do not remember where and I can not find the link. Is this info correct? With what you are saying, it does not sound right.

Right now in my 30 gal I have a rio 180 going and she has not gone directly into the current like I have seen my bf's plecos, but I guess she has not avoided it completely. She has once sat under it letting her tail sway… otherwise she hides.

Spunky

[MonoSebaelover]

I have never actually heard of them not liking the current and have one to and it doesn't seem to mind it. I do think all plecos should be fine in your tank.

[Spunky]

thanks for the reassurance!!!