How Big Do Plecos Get? A Practical Guide for the Pacific Northwest Hobbyist 1. THE SHORT ANSWER If you are asking how big plecos get, the answer depends entirely on the species, but the reality often clashes with the small fish you buy at the pet store. In my experience keeping four distinct systems here […]
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Best driftwood for pleco tank
Best Driftwood for Pleco Tank 1. THE SHORT ANSWER If you are stocking a dedicated pleco tank or a community tank with Loricariids, you need wood that is dense enough to withstand their grinding but chemically inert once cured. In my current setup, I rely on Driftwood for Aquarium sourced specifically for heavy-bottoming species. For […]