Mike

Comment from Gene C:

These fish will grow to the size of the tank and if bought young are suitable for tanks of about 10 gallons in size. They are excellent for cleaning the tank as they suck up much of the dirt on the bottom of the tank. If you have ornaments in the aquarium you will find the fish will attach itself to them in all different hanging positions. Have at least one in every tank! And they are very peaceful toward other species. They generally sleep during the day or when the aquarium light is on.


Thanks for the comment Gene!
I agree that Plecos are excellent fish but they are very fast growers. They can reach up to 18 inches in size. If you want to get a Pleco and you have a smaller tank just be prepared to get them into a larger tank when the time comes. Also, although I've never experienced it, I've heard reports of Plecos becoming aggressive towards their tank mates. All the Plecos that I've kept have always been very peaceful.

plecomaniac

Thank you for the info, i have a 2 incher right now, cant tell what type it is. I recieved him from wal-mart the other day. If you can help me with tips on how to feed him, that would be great. God Bless You.

Butterfly

Usually all WalMart carries are common Plecos. They are very beautiful as far as I am concerned but get very large very fast. If you don't have algae they enjoy fresh vegetables. Here are some ideas of what to feed and how
http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/fi...cucumbers.html
Carol