Need a small pleco, for a community 20 g Long tank

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Need a small pleco, for a community 20 g Long tank

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Hey folks, I just upgraded my 10 gallon to a 20 gallon long. I have 2 black skirted tetra, and 3 albino cory cats.. I was looking at a bristlenose pleco, but they get 5 inches which might be too big? I am open to suggestions, and would be willing to pay a nice amount for a cool fancy pleco. Are there any that are small and don't mind being the only plec in the tank? any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,
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Re: Need a small pleco, for a community 20 g Long tank

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I found my old list (I have been wanting a fancy pleco for a while... so here it goes..

L015 candy striped pleco
L163 Big Spot Peckoltia
L080 Tocantins tiger
L 134 Leopard frog pleco.

These are whats availible for me to order... I'll research them again, but if anyone has a preference for my setup feel free to chime in.
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Re: Need a small pleco, for a community 20 g Long tank

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Hi mate if you got the money Zebar (L046) grows to 4inchs.
Also (L004) it has small white spots grows to 4inchs as well.
It is nice pleco and a lot less money.
I don't know If they would be ok on there own ?
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Hi forgot to say I would go for the L134 stunning!!!
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Re: Need a small pleco, for a community 20 g Long tank

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I agree with Matt30. Out of the list you posted, I, myself, would go with the 134. I have a colony of 5 x L260 and another colony of 7 x L340 (the smaller version) in 20L tanks, and they are just fine. Good luck.
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