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Exotica · #1 07-18-2004, 07:15 AM

I just got this cute little tank. It's only 1 1/2 gallons, but it does fine for the tiny little fish I got, some community fish. I also put in a Pleco and a black mystery snail. It's lookin good

AmberC · #2 07-18-2004, 05:52 PM

Your pleco is going to die in there. Plecos get HUGE. They need room to grow. Right now your fish is being stunted and its internal organs are not growing which means it will die. The snail will be fine. But just one fish along with the pleco in a 1.5 gallon is overstocked. Plus plecos are extremely messy fish and it will make your water quality gross which could affect your fish. What does your 'community fish' look like?

Exotica · #3 07-23-2004, 01:43 AM

we're goign to move the Pleco when we get our new freshwater set-up done. We're doing one Freshwater tank, and one Marine tank... The pleco will be fine for a couple of months until we move....
I have....I can't remember, they're a tetra...Rebusa something or other...very cute little things.

Tilt · #4 07-23-2004, 02:49 AM

I disagree with some of what AmberC said. While in the small tank, he'll be growing at a bit slower rate, perhaps, as many fish will only grow as much as they can and still live fairly comfortably in their home. While he should be in a larger home as they do tend to get rather big, he can remain in the small tank for a short period of time without any ill effects...such as death. Plecostomus are a hardy fish. When disease runs it's course through a tank, more often than not, the last fish standing (er, swimming) is the Plecostomus. I see this so often...

The snail, on the other hand, should not be in the small tank...at least, not if you want the tank to stay clean. Snails are messy (far messier than Plecostomus or Goldfish) and while they don't require a ton of space like other aquatic critters, they will probably mess up that gallon and a half tank quicker than you would like. I would move the snail with the Plecostomus into the larger tank once it's setup.

Exotica · #5 07-23-2004, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Roz


	I disagree with some of what AmberC said. While in the small tank, he'll be growing at a bit slower rate, perhaps, as many fish will only grow as much as they can and still live fairly comfortably in their home. While he should be in a larger home as they do tend to get rather big, he can remain in the small tank for a short period of time without any ill effects...such as death. Plecostomus are a hardy fish. When disease runs it's course through a tank, more often than not, the last fish standing (er, swimming) is the Plecostomus. I see this so often... The snail, on the other hand, should not be in the small tank...at least, not if you want the tank to stay clean. Snails are messy (far messier than Plecostomus or Goldfish) and while they don't require a ton of space like other aquatic critters, they will probably mess up that gallon and a half tank quicker than you would like. I would move the snail with the Plecostomus into the larger tank once it's setup.

I don't have a problem with cleaning his tank out and doing a water change once a week... I clean my bird babies cage out twice a week *laughs* I'm good at picking the messy animals... Doves and snails!

Tilt · #6 07-23-2004, 05:20 PM

LOL! On the upside, because many folks do not like messy pets, you'll never have a hard time finding new family members. lol

Personally, though I am a bit of a neat freak, I don't mind the mess. If it starts to bug me, I'll clean sooner. No biggie.

AmberC · #7 07-25-2004, 02:41 PM

I didn't know you were setting up a bigger tank. The pleco WILL be ok for a short amount of time in the small tank, but I have to insist that the reason they grow 'slower' in a small tank IS due to the fact that their growth is being stunted. Not because they 'grow to the size of the tank' or any other reason. I'm not trying to step on toes or anything else. No disrespect meant towards anyone. Its just I know I get upset when I loose a fish and just wanted to let you know. My info is NOT incorrect.. just didn't know you were setting up a bigger tank and it was only temporary

Exotica · #8 07-26-2004, 02:31 AM

we're losing our tetras

nothing that can be done, they're dying off one by one, the snail and pleco are doing great though, I'm having my water tested in the morning.