[JanS]

I agree, I'd take him back now while the store will still take him. I really wish they wouldn't offer the common Plec's as readily as they do since most people don't have the accomodations for them.
My big guy in the 125 died last year at age 15 and he was darn near 18" long. Just one flick of the tail rearranged everything in the tank - even rocks.

I have several Bristles and they are great in the planted tank.
I think the little "trees" on their nose is cute... :wink:

As stated, Rubbernoses and Peckoltia's are also nice little guys.

 

[JanS]

Congrats on your new purchases BigRed. That was pretty nice of the store to sell you the SAE's out of the planted tank considering they can be hard to come by.

You're right, it takes them a few days to settle in before they really start working on the algae.
They can also get lazy if they get too much good stuff to eat.

MikeWinLDS, Peckoltia's are much like Bristles when it comes to requirements.
Here's a photo of my little guy (it's not the best), and I'm not entirely sure which type of Peckoltia he is.
They are often sold in the stores labeled Clown Pleco's.

 

[JanS]

Really? Thanks INXS.

I guess that would explain why I couldn't get a certain ID on him as a Peckoltia.
I'll have to do a little research on the panaque maccus now.

Yes, he/she does love the driftwood, algae and veggies.