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tank mates

Posted: 03 Oct 2012, 18:29
by bill hundt
I have a 550 gallon tank with large SA/CA cichlids Midas/umbie/Mayan/Red Terror/Jaguar/ Argenteus What plecos would be compatable. The bottom of the tank is covered in large pots,3" PVC and small to very lage driftwood. Ultima II bead filter pentair clean and clear cartidge filter

Re: tank mates

Posted: 03 Oct 2012, 20:06
by unblinded
What size are you cichl*ds currently? That would be a good place to start. If they're already adults you'll be limited to choosing some of the larger plecos that are adults already so as to avoid being eaten.

Re: tank mates

Posted: 04 Oct 2012, 12:37
by Richard B
Presuming the water is suitable; hardness, temperature, pH etc then consider...


The bigger panaque species


and the very closely related species as a start

Re: tank mates

Posted: 04 Oct 2012, 13:44
by bill hundt
At this time the cichlids are 3-5 inches

Re: tank mates

Posted: 04 Oct 2012, 13:53
by unblinded
Acanthicus Adonis

Great suggestion Richard. I've always loved these, they're beautiful, just a bit too big for my tanks. Looks like Aquascape Online has some for sale right now too, much cheaper than I thought they'd be.