Eager to own my first Zebra!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 4:07 pm
Hello all. I am new to the board as of this morning. I live in Denver, CO, and I recently got into fishkeeping... I have the bug! (Almost unhealthy, if you ask my wife.)
Anyway, I have never had an L046 (in fact, I don't think I've seen one in person before) but I am practically dying to own my own my own Zebra Pleco. I have a 75G community tank with 6 Boesmani, 2 German Blue Rams, a baby bristlenose pleco, and a juvenile angelfish. I plan to add a moonlight gourami. I also have a 37G tank with other fish, but I would like to add the Zebra to the 75G.
I am very concerned about the mortality rate of these fish, as apparently many Zebras are difficult to feed as juveniles, especially with other active fish. The rainbows are very active, but never eat anything off the substrate (I don't think they can because of their upturned mouths). The other fish are very mellow. Do you think I would be able to sustain a Zebra?
The tank is planted. I have a variety of hiding spots and I would be happy to add more.
Thanks for your help in advance!!!
Anyway, I have never had an L046 (in fact, I don't think I've seen one in person before) but I am practically dying to own my own my own Zebra Pleco. I have a 75G community tank with 6 Boesmani, 2 German Blue Rams, a baby bristlenose pleco, and a juvenile angelfish. I plan to add a moonlight gourami. I also have a 37G tank with other fish, but I would like to add the Zebra to the 75G.
I am very concerned about the mortality rate of these fish, as apparently many Zebras are difficult to feed as juveniles, especially with other active fish. The rainbows are very active, but never eat anything off the substrate (I don't think they can because of their upturned mouths). The other fish are very mellow. Do you think I would be able to sustain a Zebra?
The tank is planted. I have a variety of hiding spots and I would be happy to add more.
Thanks for your help in advance!!!