PorcupinePuffer

my pleco just died this morning and i was wondering if any body had any suggestions on a replacement fish that is a good algae eater but doesnt get over 8 inches long ?

pinkfloydpuffer

There's some other varieties of plecos such as the bristlenose that stay under 8". Also otos are really small, and like to be in groups.

Lucy

I'm really sorry about your pleco.

It looks like your tank is already overstocked. I wouldn't recommend adding anything right now.

pinkfloydpuffer

Oh my goodness you're right Lucy. I'd upgrade that tank before you got anything else.

TheJimsterness

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Biscato33

Hi CR_V!
Sorry about your pleco.
Lucy and PFP are right though, your tank is over-stocked! I would suggest to at least get a 25 gallon to house all those fish! As PFP and Lucy said try not to get anymore fish. Your cory should keep your tank clean for now.

~ Ali

PorcupinePuffer

i wasnt gonna get anything till i upgrade

Plecolover12

Well, I wanted to get a pleco for my 10 gallon but there is this thing called stunned growth and your fish probably had it. It is when the inside keeps on growing when the outside won't. I think there should be a rule that you should research your fish before buying it. But that is just a suggestion and I know that we all make mistakes.

fishlover78

I'm sorry to hear about your loss well, If and when you upgrade you could get a BN pleco, they're cool looking like common plecs but stay smaller. and a big apluase to Plecolover12 for his last post!

dancerhas

Just so you know, make sure you don't get a Chinese Algae Eater unless you are planning on getting a 55 gallon. I've read that they are sometimes confused for Otto's. They are very common in pet stores around here, although our Petsmart seems to have recently replaced them with Otto's.

Cory Cats are good small bottom cleaners too, and come in many different variety's.