Pleco tank

ksane

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I just set up a 130 g (6' x 18" x23" tall) Pleco Tank. (The filters are all cycled already). What I'm curious about is whether I've got enough room in that tank for the Plecos I just put in there. I combined all my Plecs from other tanks into this tank. There's a 4" L200, a 4" L191, a 6" L191 and a 6" L190. Nobody fights or bothers anyone else so far (only been a few days). When I put vegetables in there'll be 4 different feeding stations. It looks pretty deserted in there and I'd like to put an L14 or L114 in there. Do you feel I have enough room to do that?
I'd appreciate input and experience with others tanks.
 

Doodles

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I think the L14 would be much more suited to the tank than the L114. The L114 is a carnivore, so even though plenty of feeding stations, i would worry about the panaques, but then some members manage ok with different feeding groups, the other thing is the L114 can be territorial which is ok when they are small but full size there won't be that much room in the tank which could cause problems.

anyway just my initial thoughts.
 

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L14's are omnivores but do lean more towards meaty foods. Large Scobis can be quite aggressive also.....but so can most plecs.
 

ksane

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Oh man, you're right, Doodles. I've been so careful researching carnivore vs omnivore. I can't believe I missed that one on PlanetCatfish. Ok. I guess the decision is made then-L14 it is! Thanks both of you.
Edit....or maybe an L075......
 

Doodles

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L075 is a very nice looking plec, from what i've read can be a little shy but i think some of the members on here haven't had a problem with them. It is an omnivore so you would need to keep an eye out that the panaques don't get too much meaty foods.

I'd go for a L075 anytime over a L014, that might just be me though lol
 

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My L075 are some of the boldest plecs i have and will go for courgette and algae wafers over any other food so i'd so go for them over L014 or L114
 

ksane

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Well both your votes count :) Just ordered him. There's an AquaBid seller I got my L190 from. I trust him. I appreciate you all answering so promptly. I think I'll stick around here!
 

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Well both your votes count :) Just ordered him. There's an AquaBid seller I got my L190 from. I trust him. I appreciate you all answering so promptly. I think I'll stick around here!
cool, get some pics of him when he's settled in:clap:
 

ksane

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You bet:) Here's the L190 I got a few wks ago. I looked sooooo hard for an L190 and all anyone had were the L191's. I have 2 of those and love em' but wanted an L190. I'm my way to check throught the forums.
PS The L75 I just ordered is only 2". It'll be awhile til he's big.