robin Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have a heavily stocked 45 gal tank. When I blended my two tanks together I ended up with 2 common plecos and my little clown pleco. I'd like to keep them all, but the amount of waste the big guys is awful! I feed them zuccini, wafers and the older guy loves the nls pellets when they hit the bottom. What are the options for the two bigger guys? I have a really good filter and do 40% water changes weekly, but it seems I can't keep up to these guys. Is the only option getting them their own tank or rehoming them? Would anyone (only a stellar home as I am quite attached) want them? The 1 year old is about 4" and the 2.5 year old guy is about 5". Any bright ideas I haven't thought of? Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishe Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I have A Bigg Watermelon, in a 115 with some malawi trout, and a couple Big Sail Fin Cats, and In fact I have the same trouble, the troout are Messy eaters so I thought the Pelco and the cats would take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Two common plecos in a tank that size is just to much... I would give one of them away if I were you.. Even 1 common in a 45G is to much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Two common plecos in a tank that size is just to much... I would give one of them away if I were you..Even 1 common in a 45G is to much.... Thanks for the sobering fact. Anyone want a couple of pleco's, or one of them? They are really healthy, love zuccini, in a community tank that has been healty and stable since last june. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgofishn Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Two common plecos in a tank that size is just to much... I would give one of them away if I were you..Even 1 common in a 45G is to much.... Thanks for the sobering fact. Anyone want a couple of pleco's, or one of them? They are really healthy, love zuccini, in a community tank that has been healty and stable since last june. Robin PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 pleco's have a new home, thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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