Can you have multiple plecos in the same tank?

“No” to Multiple Plecos Together When plecos reach maturity, they simply cannot get along with fellow plecos. They can be highly territorial around each other. Therefore, it can be extremely dangerous ever to house them together.

Can you have two plecos in a 20 gallon tank?

Now, you might be wondering, how many bristlenose plecos in a 20-gallon tank can I fit comfortably? Each Bristlenose Pleco requires 10 gallons of space, so you can house 2 in a 20-gallon tank. Remember to not keep more than 1 male in the same tank.

Do plecos need lots of space?

As your Pleco grows larger, be prepared to house it in a 50-100 gallon aquarium. An older, larger Pleco may need a tank size closer to 150-200 gallons. Although Plecos can be housed with a wide variety of fish, they are very territorial towards their own species.

How many plecos should I get?

For a common pleco, I’d recommend no more than one unless you have a massive tank, and for most tanks I’d recommend choosing a different species from the start. A much better pleco option for most tanks is the bristlenose pleco which generally maxes out around 6″ and is a better all around choice for managing algae.

How many plecos Can I put in a 20 gallon tank?

Plecos get big in size and they are not schooling fish so one would be fine for a 20 gallon tank as long as you upsize to 40 gallons when it gets bigger. Even in a 40 gallon tank you would not want more than 2 plecos and then some schooling fish.

How long till Pleco is full size?

A Common Pleco will grow to its full size during its whole lifespan (15-20 years). However, there are exceptions: some reach full growth in less time, but this isn’t very common. The small plecos listed above, will reach their full size quicker than the Common Pleco.

Can I put a pleco in a 5 gallon tank?

Nope. If you shell it out for a real dwarf pleco like the dwarf white spotted, it would still need a 15 gallon at least. The smallest pleco commonly available is the bristle nose (bushy nose) and they get to at least 5 inches long and need 20 gallons or more. Plecos are not “algae eaters” and need a supplied diet.

How do Plecos sleep?

They remain motionless for periods of time. They lay on the bottom or an object in the aquarium. They don’t react to things going on around them. They exhibit this behavior at about the same time each day, usually when the aquarium light is turned off.

Can you have more than one pleco in a tank?

Plecos are generally non aggressive towards other fish species , they are aggressive towards their own species. So having more than one pleco could be dangerous. #1. Both of the them should be introduced to the tank at the same time during their early stage. #2. You should have a 200 gallon tank.

How big does a pleco fish get?

Firstly you should know that plecos can reach a monster size of 1–2 feet, there are also some cases where they’ve grown 3.5 feet. To maintain one pleco you must have a 100 gallon (375 liters ) tank, you can use smaller tank during the initial stage of its growth but eventually you must transfer it to a 100gallon tank.

Can Hypostomus plecostomus breed in a home aquarium?

Hypostomus plecostomus(Plecos) are generally considered as wild fish and most of them are left wild because of their massive size.Breeding plecos in a home aquarium is nearly impossible. Firstly you should know that plecos can reach a monster size of 1–2 feet, there are also some cases where they’ve grown 3.5 feet.