L163 and L262

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » 27 Apr 2003, 02:27

Would anyone know if the two above Plec's will fight? It's just because i've noticed my L163 has some marks on him.

Thanks.
Graeme.

Plec0maniac · Post by **Plec0maniac** » 27 Apr 2003, 16:31

Plecos tend to be territorial as of all types of fish. This might lead to aggression, and this might lead to bite marks and stress. How big are your fishes? what is the tank size? do you have enough hiding places??

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » 27 Apr 2003, 19:44

They are about 3 inches at the moment. Tank size and hideing places are not a issue into how this has happernd with them living in a 95 gal with loads of bogwood, live plants and sand. Will they just show aggression when they cross paths for food?

Graeme.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » 28 Apr 2003, 05:46

With lots of hiding places, lots of wood, I don't imagine they will go out of thier way for a scuffle. With mine, any time I have added a new one to the mix, there is a day or so of agression, with the boss being established. I make a point of cattering the food at feeding time. Sometimes they will bump, but that's usually just between my 2 male rubbernose.

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » 04 May 2003, 01:49

Cheers Ben! Things are fine now. Just the "nice to meet phase!"

Graeme.