[ADJAquariums]

I've been looking into options besides a trio of Ottos for algea eating and im thinking that stingray plecos might be an option, my LFS always has these in stock and i nearly bought them last time but i decided to wait. Anyone know anything about these guys? should i stay away from them?

 

[Axelrodi202]

They prefer cool oxygenated water with high current. They're stream fish.

 

[ADJAquariums]

They prefer cool oxygenated water with high current. They're stream fish.

The cooler water might be a problem for me, i keep my tanks in the high 70's (No apparent reason for doing so besides preference), i get a good water flow... i might give it a shot, see how it goes

 

[Loachutus]

They are not plecos, they're loaches. Good article by Martin Thoene, http://www.loaches.com/articles/hillstream-loaches-the-specialists-at-life-in-the-fast-lane

 

[ThatGuyWithTheFish]

They are not plecos, they're loaches. Good article by Martin Thoene, http://www.loaches.com/articles/hillstream-loaches-the-specialists-at-life-in-the-fast-lane

Yeah, I've never heard of "stingray plecos." That's probably what it is.

 

[ADJAquariums]

Yeah, I've never heard of "stingray plecos." That's probably what it is.

Hmmmmm, darn LFS and their Mislabeling, always happens when i think i find something unique, oh well

 

[nvladik]

Distributors in NY area have been miss-labeling them lately - thus the confusion at the LFS places as it's a rare fish. And they do need high current and cooler water, otherwise they won't last.

 

[CatSoup]

They're just nicknames. Like "pork chop rosboras". lol