Why is my pleco chasing other fish?

AC Members. Plecos are usually only aggressive towards other plecos. When they grow larger, they do not like having other fish in their path. When the pleco is the largest fish in the tank this can look like aggression, but it is really just going about it’s business.

Do Plecos get along with Plecos?

When plecos reach maturity, they simply cannot get along with fellow plecos. They can be highly territorial around each other. Therefore, it can be extremely dangerous ever to house them together. When they’re alone and away from other plecos, they can make serene and pleasant community tank inhabitants, however.

What two fish can live together?

Fish That Live Well Together

What fish can live with Plecos?

Plecostomus are omnivorous bottom-feeders and can be safely housed with fish much smaller than themselves. Plecos generally pair well with cichlids, angelfish, barbs, bettas, other catfish species, gouramis, guppies, hatchets, loaches, mollies and platies.

Do Plecos really clean your tank?

Myth #1: “A pleco will clean your tank!” Plecos are messy fish which produce a lot of waste (and no, they don’t eat poop). They requre heavy filtration and lots of water changes. Having a pleco is NOT a substitute for regularly cleaning your tank, doing water changes and vacuuming your substrate to remove waste.

Can Pleco kill other fish?

Yes some will kill, they can become aggressive and territorial in improper environments. A common pleco (any of the many species) will choose a dead piece of shrimp or zucchini over a live fish any day of the week.

Guppies can live with plecos in the same tank since both species are relatively docile and require similar water conditions, including pH and temperature. Yet, species like the Common Pleco can grow large and eat guppies, so the comparatively smaller Bristlenose Plecos would be the better choice.

Paul Shafland, senior scientist at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s non-native fish laboratory in Boca Raton, said there are no conclusive studies that show the plecostomus poses a serious threat to native wildlife.

Will my pleco eat my goldfish?

Rubber-lipped plecos are fairly peaceful algae-eating fish, so generally they will not bother your goldfish. With a varied diet of tank algae, vegetables and commercial foods, the pleco will most likely thrive without bothering your goldfish.

Can a common pleco live with goldfish?

Rubber-lipped plecos are generally non-aggressive towards goldfish and prefer a similar tank environment. Longfin bristlenose plecos will usually have no conflicts with your goldfish. However, these plecos tend to fight with other plecos. Zebra plecos tend to be more carnivorous and may eat other fish in your tank.

What is the best fish to put with a goldfish?

With these ground rules in mind, here are our top 10 tank mates that we have personally tested and found to be compatible with goldfish:

Can you put goldfish with other fish?

Keeping at least two goldfish in an aquarium is recommended to provide companionship and promote activity. Solitary fish can exhibit depression and lethargy. Goldfish are generally not aggressive so they can be kept with most community fish provided the other fish are larger than the size of the goldfish’s mouth.

Would a betta fish kill a goldfish?

If you had absolutely no other choice it is possible to keep bettas and goldfish together for a short amount of time. After all, goldfish are unlikely to trigger aggression in your betta and a couple of days of warmer temperature won’t kill your goldfish.

Which is better goldfish or betta fish?

Aquarium Size A 5- or 10-gallon tank would make your betta even happier. One goldfish needs a minimum of 20 gallons, while additional goldfish require 10 gallons per fish. Not only do goldfish grow larger than bettas, but they also produce significantly more waste, largely because they have no stomach.

Should Goldfish be in a bowl?

Goldfish require large swimming areas, so we do not recommend keeping your goldfish in any type of bowl. the exact size being dependent on their breed, but the smallest you can get away with is a 29-gallon tank for the smallest breeds. They need to have a large space, both for swimming and diluting waste.

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