We had a Pleco in a 75 gallon tank (I’m assuming that’s what you mean). He grew to about 8” in that tank before we rehomed him to a neighbor with a Koi pond. He grew huge, and they were happy to have him.
Wild ponds, huge No-No.
No, I grew up in NJ.
I’m not saying SF Bay is the worst weather in the US, but I wouldn’t say 50-60 in the summer is mild. Just as I wouldn’t claim the 90’s here in Atlanta in summer is enjoyable.
It seems Mark Twain would agree with me.