Suggestions for Pleco-like cats?

[moonbunny]

Hi,

I adore plecos, but I understand you can only have maybe 2 or 3 per 55G tank (I already have 2 pleco girls and I don't have enough space for pleco fry.) I just think they're beautiful fish and would love to have others in the tank that at least remind me of them. I also have a cory and am thinking of getting a 4-5 more for a little shoal. The tank's getting a makeover to accommodate pieces of mopani, a smaller, softer substrate, an aerator and other things to reflect a river biotope. I'd love to have fish at all tank levels. Essentially I'd like a minimally to moderately stocked tank. Ideally, I love to find a fish or two that would be interactive with me. I'd do a tank full of all catfish if it were possible. That would be a treat!

Any suggestions on fish or tank design appreciated greatly.

Thanks so much!

[Birger]

Can you be more specific what kind of "pleco" you like...there are literally hundreds of species considered under this common name, anything from tiny to huge.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/fa ... amily_id=4

Birger

[vanillarum]

Check this out, it might give you some ideas. Good luck.

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariu ... hp?t=92700

[zeebo]

hi, well they don't look like plecs ,but have you thought about a farlowella or two ? Basically they look like sticks, but mine hangs off the wood looking like another branch , lays on the slate and can be seen very easily, and cleans the glass and decorations . I have 2 L128's in a 54g with him, and he eats same veggies as they do but goes nuts for zucchini. He's a cool cat. I have read of someone who hand feeds theirs but I have never tried. Just a suggestion...they don't take up a lot of room and are very docile. They do need veggies along with their cleaning duties though.
Georgie

[zeebo]