imsweet Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've just been dropped off one of these and it's about 8cm long. I know nothing about them and have just done a quick search and found they grow bigger, get more aggressive, like to hide & dig. Well the thing is, i already have 5 bristlenoses cruzing the bottom happily and dont want to upset them, or any other fish at that. This particular fish has been living in a coldwater tank with fancy goldfish (sold by a petshop) and just eating away at their fins. The owner told me it should be alright in a tropical tank. :lol: Anyone with experience keeping these? Tankmates? I personally think it's too big for my tank. (3ft approx 270ltr) Thankyou thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Not much help but I do know that they can cause problems in tanks and I believe they are known to attach themselves to the side of discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 It's aggression will be the same as in the goldfish tank, so anything slow moving will be a potential target for that aggression. Bn's will get hassled. Better suited for fast moving tankmates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsweet Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 yeah thought as much. thanks ppl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deno Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I got one in my 3 footer and he's no problem at all, in fact he's a real character. The only fish he hassles is a hoplo cat twice his size, but its only chasing. I see bristlenose and cats sitting alongside him on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishybiz Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 They don't seem to be a problem with American Cichlids either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 sure its not a otto? could be...??? just a thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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