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neilb Small Fry Posts: 8 Kudos: 2 Votes: 0 Registered: 31-May-2009	Just got myself a Pleco, about 100mmm long he/she is, hasnt come out yet so not sure which sub species or whatever it is. What have ppl been feeding these? I hear zucchini blnched is good? bottom feeder pellets? algea wafers would be a must I presume. I used to apathetic, now I just dont care!!!
Posted 13-Jun-2009 10:22
Fish_lover Fish Addict Posts: 742 Kudos: 176 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Nov-2001	yeh zucchini or lettuce are the prevailing preferences, along with supplements like algae wafers and the like Plecos also tend to like some wood in the tank, as that forms part of the diet and digestion. Depending on species, some plecos also like some meaty diets like shrimp pellets or the occasional frozen bloodworm. However, this shouldn't be the dominant food as it'll upset their digestive tract and in severe cases may be fatal.
Posted 13-Jun-2009 13:57
Fish_lover Fish Addict Posts: 742 Kudos: 176 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Nov-2001	oh P: attach zucchini onto rock so it sinks to the bottom, and if it's shy initially try feeding it after lights out, then check the zucchini the next morning. If it looks like it's been chewed on, you know the pleco's eating but is just a lil shy. give it some time i reckon
Posted 13-Jun-2009 13:59
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi Fish_Lover is correct. I have a nice flat rock that I use. I use a rubber band to hold the zucchini to the rock so that it settles to the bottom. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 13-Jun-2009 16:53
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The Pleco possibly comes out when the lights are off. How long have you had it? It still might be shy. My larger breeding ones mainly come out at morning feeding time. I also use the rubber band and rock very simple but it works. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 14-Jun-2009 02:58
Mez Ultimate Fish Guru Asian Hardfeather Enthusiast Posts: 3300 Votes: 162 Registered: 23-Feb-2001	We are all aware right that some plecos are carnivorous?
Posted 14-Jun-2009 03:00
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	At this point I'm betting the original poster has a common. There's no indication that neilb would have paid the amount of money necessary for the more uncommon types of plecs such as the more carnivorous species. Algae wafers and veggies are good for plecs. As they are primarily nocturnal, I usually feed my plecs at night. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 15-Jun-2009 20:05


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