i was wondering if it was ok to add a rubbernose pleco to my 46 gallon tank. Theres 4 fancy goldfish in there all between 1-3 inches (including tail). Would that work ok, they dont bother the goldies do they? Is the tank big enough? Anything else I should know about? Thanks!

I'm glad you asked this, Shamu, as I was wondering the same thing! I have a 29 gal that I am setting up with two fish, the largest being about 2", and I was wanting a rubbernose, or something like that to add to my tank. However, I am not sure if I have enough room, or if they will get along???

However, if it came between adding a pleco OR another fish (IF I have the room), then I would definately want another fish, as I would love a pearlscale!

29 gallons will not be enough for another goldfish, but possibly a rubbernose pleco, but Im not sure, thats why I started this thread lol

So you don't think I should get another gf to go in my tank?

no, I dont think so, goldfish can grow to be 6-8 inches not even couting all their fins, ultimately a golffish should be given 30 gallons each, with any less they will not grow as big as they might in a bigger tank, 10 gallons per fish is fine, but absolutely no less. Im sure ur 2 fishies will be very happy to have the 29 gallon all to themsleves, a small pleco shoud be fine, but Im still waiting for someone to confirm that

anyone?

As far as I know rubbernoses don't become carniverous with age but I think all plecos have quite a high waste output. Not sure how much space they need. You could try PMing Devs as I think she keep plecs.

i have 1 GF (2 inches) and 1 bristlenose (2.5 inches) in 10 gallons tank. I know it is small for both of them.


Recently, i noticed my GF lost a lot of scales and his fin frayed really bad. I am not sure if the plecos bullied him because the trace of the frayed fin is definitely not from the plecos.

yeah, i'll try asking devs later

Since they only get to be 5 in I thought 6 gal would be good, but I read an article more, and they recommend 20 gal for it. Maybe they mean total swimming space, not like 20 gal per fish? If that's the case then the extra 6 gal of space you have would be fine.......but I'm not experienced in Rubbernoses to be positive.

A rubbernose pleco would get along fine with your goldies but I'd be hesitant to add one because 6 gallons really isn't enough....plecos are almost as dirty as goldies. I personally wouldn't give a pleco less than 10 gallons to itself, but thats just my opinion.

I do have extra filtration, but I dont know yet, i'll think about it

Ya I'd have to agree with him........