Bichir Pleco Compatibility?

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Chris Fryc
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Hello - I'm new here but not to fish-keeping. I've had a tank with a 10" pleco for some time, and I just put a 10" ornate bichir in with the pleco. I was told these two would be compatible (as the pleco is too big for the bichir to eat). So far they haven't come to blows, but the pleco seems to chase after the bichir and bump him with his head. The bichir seems to be very mild mannered, and just moves along. Could this turn into a potential problem? I know from experience that when you introduce a new animal to an animal that has made a place his home, they tend to but heads for some time and then things mellow out... could this be the case here?

Any help/commentary would be appreciated.
 
They should be fine together. Unless one is physically attacking the other, I wouldn't be overly alarmed about it. It seems the pleco doesn't appreciate his territory being invaded by the newcomer. Try rearranging the tank.
 
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