1-1.5 inch L25 pleco hard to raise?

squid · Post by **squid** » 23 Mar 2017, 06:28

I have a friend selling his L25, but it is only 1 - 1.5 inch really really small.
are they are to raise and really sensitive at this size?
or will there be a chance i can raise it?

i'm able to keep bigger plecos. and bristlenose this size. but been reading L25 will be fragile at this size?

PseudaSmart · Post by **PseudaSmart** » 23 Mar 2017, 20:37

In general all Pseudacanthicus fry are sensitive until the are over 2". I prefer to sell larger an 2.25". Doesn't sound like much until you know that that takes several months.

At the size you are asking about why will add to their new environment in 1-2 days or they will be dead, usually during the first night. At that size you need a group of 5. Only once was I able to raise less than five to selling size. My experience does include L25 but minimal.

They also like to climb!
May I suggest take now and pay later at an agreed size?

Good luck,
Jim

squid · Post by **squid** » 24 Mar 2017, 04:01

PseudaSmart wrote: ↑23 Mar 2017, 20:37 In general all Pseudacanthicus fry are sensitive until the are over 2". I prefer to sell larger an 2.25". Doesn't sound like much until you know that that takes several months.

At the size you are asking about why will add to their new environment in 1-2 days or they will be dead, usually during the first night. At that size you need a group of 5. Only once was I able to raise less than five to selling size. My experience does include L25 but minimal.

They also like to climb!
May I suggest take now and pay later at an agreed size?

Good luck,
Jim

thanks Jim:) He only has 1 piece to, someone traded it to him for his L600, l114 and another pleco.
yup i'm hesitant to get it from him as i'm expecting it to just die in my tank.

will wait for it to be bigger before getting it

just confirmed its size, its only 1 inch

FrankNL · Post by **FrankNL** » 29 Mar 2017, 14:07

They are indeed sensitive, certainly to small for a community tank. Also I agree with Jim that if u would have more pieces they have a better chance. I've got several 1-2 inch L25 growing up at the moment. They stay together all the time.

squid · Post by **squid** » 30 Mar 2017, 10:08

thanks

Did not buy the piece anymore, as i think I wont be able to raise it

squid · Post by **squid** » 30 Mar 2017, 17:17

Btw just curious, can l25 fry survive on algae wafer diet and tetra bits? Orndo they need meat in their diet?

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