Royal Plecos

Electricmbunas · Post by **Electricmbunas** » 11 Jan 2004, 02:20

My LFS has a royal pleco that is abotu 6 inches it is $45 is that a good price if so i need some info on them becuase i would think about getting them if there not a real hassel i know nothing about them so i wanna get some info first thanx in advance for any help

Post by **Silurus** » 11 Jan 2004, 02:28

This and this should get you started.

Electricmbunas · Post by **Electricmbunas** » 11 Jan 2004, 02:46

im guessing i wouldnt be able to keep it in a 55gal so should i forget about getting it or can the be kept ina 55gal or will they out grow it

StiffMeister · Post by **StiffMeister** » 11 Jan 2004, 09:10

think ull be able to keep it that tank just fine.

polkadot · Post by **polkadot** » 11 Jan 2004, 09:58

that tank size seems allright, and they grow fairly slow.

flyinmike · Post by **flyinmike** » 11 Jan 2004, 15:30

At 6" his growth rate has slowed dramatically. He will probably be okay in a 55 for several more years. I've had one in a 55 for 1.5 years now. He's gone from 5" to 6" in that time. They really like current. I got a small sub. pump (Rio 90) and placed near his fav hiding spot.

Electricmbunas · Post by **Electricmbunas** » 11 Jan 2004, 16:32

would it do fine also with a pair of Sevrums also if it would is $45 a good price for them and also what should i look for to make sure it looks healthy i dont wanna spend that much on a sick fish or anything

hanleong · Post by **hanleong** » 12 Jan 2004, 11:40

in theory wise.. is it possible to breed different types of royal - golden line, green, orange etc and come up with new variation?

Cheers

MackIntheBox · Post by **MackIntheBox** » 12 Jan 2004, 17:45

45 sounds normal for a 6 inch royal, there are some 4 inch and smaller royals at my LFS going for around 30. will depend on your local market, 45 sounds like the high side of average I think.