Do fish need a place to hide?

[SkyesRingo]

I could post a pic of Mr P. I've seen one pleco at a restaurant, easily a foot long, and it looked exactly like mine.
My mom wants to buy this pagoda thing, and maybe something fancy for the bubbler. We plan on getting a bunch of plants, too (live and fake). So does the forum think that's all okay? Or is a larger hide necessary?

[smy_749]

Originally Posted by SkyesRingo

I could post a pic of Mr P. I've seen one pleco at a restaurant, easily a foot long, and it looked exactly like mine.
My mom wants to buy this pagoda thing, and maybe something fancy for the bubbler. We plan on getting a bunch of plants, too (live and fake). So does the forum think that's all okay? Or is a larger hide necessary?

I think you need to find out what kind of pleco you have first. Because if its a larger species, he will end up running the length of your tank and then you won't have to worry about how big the hide is anymore.

If hes not a huge species, or you plan on upgrading soon, plecos enjoy drift wood more than rock / plastic hides as far as I know. If your getting live plants, you need to make sure your species of fish won't eat them as well.