Bristlenose pleco with corydoras

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armorist
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Re: Bristlenose pleco with corydoras

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minti wrote: Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:16 am Bristlenose plecos are territorial about food. In a 20 gallon, space is tight. Try feeding the Corys at night when the pleco's less active. They're nocturnal but less aggressive after lights out.
Yep, night feeding's a game-changer. My Corys are way more active after dark anyway.
minti
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Re: Bristlenose pleco with corydoras

Post by minti »

Also, make sure there's enough hiding spots. Driftwood and plants help break sightlines, so the pleco can't guard all the food at once.
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