Kitah Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) G'day guys I'm a newbie here, and recently bought two young tiger oscars- one red, and the other is silver/black (someone told me it was called a 'blue'?) I was planning on keeping the oscars in a 6x2x2ft, and was wondering about getting one or two plecos as well. I know probably my best bets would either be a common pleco or a gold spot, but I was also wondering if L264 or L027 would be suitable at all, how much they generally cost, and where I could get them if suitable? Edit: actually, what about albino sailfin plecos as well? Thankyou in advance! Laura Edited September 1, 2013 by Kitah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi Laura, you pick the nice ones to give you an idea on price on just one of the pleco's you would be looking at over $600 each easily. Albino Sailfin would be a lot cheaper and can pick them up pretty cheap on here. Just keep your eye out and one will pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitah Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Might go a gold spot and an albino sailfin then perhaps. I know someone with some gold spots, will see if they have any albinos as well. Why do I have to have some expensive tastes! Went to pet city the other day (First time I have ever been there- AWESOME store!) and I happened to find all the $1000+ plecos. Fortunately they aren't practical anyway because I'd be concerned the oscars would kill them. Thanks very much for your quick reply Edit again; suppose I should check- is it ok to have two different types of plecos in the one tank, or best to stick to the one type? Sorry, I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to plecos Edited September 1, 2013 by Kitah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 It should be ok to mix species of pleco. I have never had any dramas. I currently have a common pleco mixed with a gibby (sailfin pleco) and a royal panaque. Just make sure you have adequate hiding places so they can hide if they feel like it. Go the normal sailfin. They look good and can get pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
