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Re: pleco in breeding tank



Eric Martina wrote:

> I have a butterfly pleco that is approximately 1.5" long. Can I put it in my
> 10 gallon A. borelli breeding tank?

It should survive quite well in a 10 gallon tank

> Since the pleco is so small will the
> female borelli be able to keep it away from the eggs?

Probably not. IMHO breeding tanks are not designed to be beautiful aquaria.
Generally there is no need for anything but the breeders in such a small tank.
Often after spawning even the male isn't welcome!

Mike Wise
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