L14 and L27 for my planted tank

[b_goh88]

I intend to get two small plecos (L14 and L27 I think) in my 4x2x2 planted tank, any advise? Should I go ahead? Will they eat up my plants? I intend to feed them with Algae wafer.

[valice]

Both are not good.
They can grow to 30cm and 40cm respectively. So are not considered as small.
For L27, if you have plants and wood, they will disappear and create alot of poo. Panaques should preferably be kept in bare bottom tanks so that cleaning will be easier since they are pooing machines.

For planted tanks, you can go for Ancistrus sp, Hypancistrus sp or the Peckoltia sp small types of plecos where they will stay relatively small (below 18cm for most).

Also to add, when buying plecos, do check the type of foods they eat. Some plecos do not touch algae at all. As they are carnivores. However, most are omnivores with some more to meat and others more to vegetables.

A good place to check for such information is www.planetcatfish.com.

[b_goh88]

Thanks Valice. Likely will not get any plecos for my planted tanks.

[benny]

Panaque spp. and planted tanks are definitely a no no. Panaque spp. always win. They will eat your plants and after that, even your driftwood.

Cheers,

[akoh]

and after that, even your driftwood.

at least the gravel is safe !

[benny]

The gravel might be safe, but I wouldn't say the same for the silicone that's holding the tank together. I believe both you and quix should have had ample experience in this area. These fishes are really chomping machines!

Cheers,

[akoh]

Yah ! yah ! you're right ! even the silicone is not spare !