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05-12-2005, 03:04 PM
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tank size for a bristlenose plec
whats the minimum tank size for a bristlenose pleco??? i was just curious...
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05-12-2005, 05:01 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
I'd say a 29 gallon is about the minimum. Others might agree or disagree, though.
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05-12-2005, 06:11 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
Most sites list 20 gal as the minimum.
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05-12-2005, 06:32 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
The smallest tank I have an adult bristle in is 15 gals. The tank is heavily planted and well filtered. This has been its home for several years.
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05-12-2005, 07:14 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
i would say atleast a 20 gallon
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05-13-2005, 07:57 AM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
Well, they say that BN plecos only get to be 5 or 6 inches long, but I have one that's about 7 inches long in my 29 gallon tank. I wouldn't want to keep him in a 20 gallon.
I don't even know if he's stopped growing or not yet...  Maybe it's just a mutant!
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05-13-2005, 08:10 AM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
Mine are also big, 5-6 inches. I vote 29 gallons.
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05-13-2005, 02:18 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
ok 29 gall seems like a good size, i keep my future pleco in that. lol osteo when i saw u replied i tgought u were going to say 55 gallons. just kidding
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05-13-2005, 02:20 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
20 gallons well cared for, but 29-30 is what I would put a BNP in.
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05-13-2005, 02:30 PM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
cool, ok. i understand they are sensitive to nitrates and nitrites. what are some good tank mates for them???
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05-14-2005, 04:35 AM
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Re: tank size for a bristlenose plec
Actually they are the hardiest fish I have ever housed- I think they would live even in a mudpuddle. Some people keep them even with tanganyikas, but ph 6-8 would be fine, hardness is irrelevant.
They are bit aggressive towards corys, but loaches and other bottomfish that aren't that sensitive go well. And they breed like rabbits, it isn't a good idea mixing two sexes.
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05-14-2005, 08:06 AM
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how is 29g different then 20L other then taller? they are bottem dwelers so 20L would be same difference eh?
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