Wondering which pleco to buy

pleco_fan · Post by **pleco_fan** » 04 Jan 2007, 03:19

I have a new 55 gallon tank with no fish in it. After I cycle the tank for a couple of weeks, I was wondering which pleco would be best for the amount of space that I have. Right now I'm leaning towards an albino chocolate pleco. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

kcmt01 · Post by **kcmt01** » 04 Jan 2007, 04:20

I'm intrigued by the butterfly pleco. They don't get too big, they're reasonably priced, and they're pretty.

Sandtiger · Post by **Sandtiger** » 04 Jan 2007, 04:23

Are you restricted in any way on what your choices are? Willing to buy online or travel? Does you LFS special order? The reason I ask is because there are tons of choices but very few places carry a great diversity of them. Most of what I have seen are commons, sailfins, rubberlips, bushynose etc. IMO commons and sailfins grow a bit to large for a 55g, I would suggest a couple bushynoses. If you have access to more variety that would open a lot of doors.

pleco_fan · Post by **pleco_fan** » 04 Jan 2007, 22:52

I have a LFS nearby which carries some exotics such as royals and and galaxy plecos so I have some choices when it comes to selecting the right pleco. BTW what do you all think is the biggest pleco that can live comfortably in a 55 gallon tank?

Peanut_Power · Post by **Peanut_Power** » 05 Jan 2007, 18:27

Get some L-095, L-114, or L-033...;). Might have to upgrade though!! Hahaha!!

**Jer**