L066 Pleco tank mates

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I've got a small group of L066 pleco's and I was wondering if anyone could recommend any tank mates that might help bring them out of their shell a little, I've had them for just iver two months and I hardly ever see then.

I'm running the tank at around 29/30°, a bit of a current but not too bad although I might need to up it a little further down the line... so any suggest for what likes it hot, a bit of a flow and ideally not too bothered about plants although I can add some more in the one end.
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Lemon tetras would work, same river system and like movement in the water.
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Thanks Ben... wasn't sure if it would be a little hot for them.
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Lemons can take it warm, as can emperors, rummies, cardinals and blackskirts.
Depends what contrast you want to the tigers.
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The King Tiger Pleco (L066) a beautiful pleco.
Can I ask why you have your tank at 29/30°, isn't that a bit too warm?
Looking at Planet Catfish they recommend a tank water temperature of between 25-29°C.
I would be inclined to gradually reduce the temperature to 26°C and then go from there.

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