Pleco With Goldfish?

I got a pleco about 4 months ago from petsmart %26 I have it in the tank with 2 goldfish. I've just read that plecos are tropical fish? He seems to be doing great in the tank no fin rott or anything. So is it safe to keep him in the tank with the goldfish?
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Hi Dano, The two types of fish are not compatible, not the reason of temperature as most people think because Goldfish are pretty liberal about that-the problem with almost all Pleco/sucker/algae eater/catfish types is they are nocturnal %26 often get a taste for the Goldfishes slime coats while both you %26 the Goldfish are asleep so you are not aware of any damage until it is quite advanced. Ideally Goldfish should only live with other Goldfish of similar body shape %26 size.

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In my opinion I would suggest not to keep them together as Plecos tend to suck on fish slimes produce by the fish and that the Pleco will suck on your Goldfish's body and it will cause injury to your Goldfish..

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Mine are together

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As the pleco grows, it might make a snack of the goldfish. Plecos grow several feet long, so be prepared for a huge tank. Tropical can refer to any freshwater fish really, it doesn't mean they need a certain temperature. Plecos are lake fish and they don't need a heater.

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Yes, Plecos are tropical fish and they do best in a water temp. of 72-86 degrees so I recommend getting a heater sometime. Well, young plecos are not territorial and should leave your goldfish alone as long as they are getting proper care. Now adult Plecos are territorial and may suck on your Goldfish's body taking off the slime coat which can cause injury. But if your Pleco has plenty of hiding places, food, and space then it will probably leave your goldfish alone and you shouldn't have to worry about it ever attacking your goldfish.

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ok plecos should not be with gold fish but they will live fine ive had plecos with goldfish for years and ther fine the gold fish might pick on him a bit but give him hiding spaces and he will be fine