hopeful1 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Are there miniature Plecos? Do the Corydoras replace the cleaning level of the Plecos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Otocinclus are in the same family (Loricariidae) as Plecos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSH OUTDOORS Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Depends on what your definition or experience with pleco's is. As a kid all I knew was the common pleco. I would consider a bristlenose a mini version of a common pleco and have tons of them now. They only get to about 5", have many color varieties and get along with most everything in a tank. If you are looking for smaller than @CT_ is correct with Otto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 oh also I think the aquarium trade Parotocinclus spp. get inbetween oto and pleco size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 3:59 PM, hopeful1 said: Are there miniature Plecos? Do the Corydoras replace the cleaning level of the Plecos? My panda and Pygmy corys sift the gravel and pick at plants that have food debris. They are more protein based diets. My bristlenose clean algae off glass and decor wood etc and are more veggie less protein diets. My opinion is they do different functions if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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