Different types of Plecos?

**babyplecolover** · 06-25-2008, 09:17 PM

Ok, so I'm new at this whole Pleco thing. I just bought three for my three Betta fish. One of my Betta's didn't like one of my Plecos, so now two are in the same tank. They are doing fine, but i have no idea what kind they are!

So if anyone has any links to a website with pictures of all different types of Plecos that would be great!

I will try to upload some pictures of them soon!

**Dave66** · 06-25-2008, 09:19 PM

planetcatfish.com
Just do a search there for loricaridae. Will give your many, many thumbnails of most of the 750 species in the family. Click those you're interested in for more information.
Ah the heck with it. Here's the list. Click the links for information.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...hp?family_id=4

Dave

**Algenco** · 06-25-2008, 09:20 PM

good luck, there are a lot of pleco's

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...de=l&thumbs=16

**angelcakes** · 06-25-2008, 09:31 PM

hello again i would recommend planet catfish which above post has the link,

**johnl** · 06-26-2008, 12:34 AM

Planet Catfish is the place to go for pictures. Also lots of good info at Pleco Fanatics.

http://www.plecofanatics.com/

**james481** · 06-30-2008, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by babyplecolover

Ok, so I'm new at this whole Pleco thing. I just bought three for my three Betta fish. One of my Betta's didn't like one of my Plecos, so now two are in the same tank. They are doing fine, but i have no idea what kind they are!

So if anyone has any links to a website with pictures of all different types of Plecos that would be great!

I will try to upload some pictures of them soon!

I'm not sure if you're aware of this or not, but a pleco that you buy from the store, unless it's sold as some different variety is probably the common pleco. These fish grow to over 18 inches each and will eventually require something like a 100 gallon plus tank each. Be sure that you have the proper facilities to care for these fish throughout their lives, or else I would encourage you to return them to where you bought them.

**wendada** · 06-30-2008, 10:45 PM

why don't you take a picture and post it here...chances are someone would be able to help you.

planet catfish helped me figure out that I have a sunshine pleco. it's named Copernicus, and s/he's beautiful.