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pleco with dempseys

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by littledane, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    what if any pleco can i safely put in my 55g with a breeding pair of dempseys? i have a fairley bad algae problem right now and scraping just isnt cutting it.
     
    littledane, Jun 18, 2009
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Have you seen our new fish list ? <a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.theexoticfish.com/FreshFishReq.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">FreshFishReq.php</a>

    Assuming the JDs are aggressive toward the plecos that list will tell you what plecos can go in your tank. :D
     
    Anthony, Jun 18, 2009
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    You should be able to buy a Bristlenose Pleco that is as big or bigger than your Dempseys. It will do fine...
     
    jrow8162, Jun 18, 2009
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  4. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    i guess my question is will the dempseys kill the pleco when they lay eggs?
     
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  5. Anthony

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    It's possible, yes.
     
    Anthony, Jun 18, 2009
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  6. Anonymous

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    bad combination..........
     
    Anonymous, Jun 20, 2009
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  7. MOD_Dawn

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    I don't agree...bristlenoses get to be only 4" and obviously Jacks get much larger. Put some other ucky pleco in there (yes, I show favoritism towards the bristlys because I have them) :)
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jun 21, 2009
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