Question: Can I put a Plecostamus in with my axolotl?

[Chrisbarnett]

I have a 35gal tank for my one axolotl. Can I get a Pleco that is his size or a little larger to put in the tank? Or will they not get a long. If problems will likely arise it's not worth it.

Thanks!

 

[ferret_corner]

Please don't do that.

There is a whole page dedicated to the nightmare stories of mixing species. Plecos and catfish make some of the more horrific stories.

With their long spines - its difficult for the axies to eat them and they WILL try to eat them if they are smaller. And if the pleco is larger - it will attempt to latch onto the axolotl at some point and will cause damage or death.

Sharon

 

[kira]

No please don't. Look at this

http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/Mixing_disasters.shtml

 

[Chrisbarnett]

Yikes! Okay I won't.

Thank you!