Take him back and get some Ottos or a Bristlenose (I wanted to get one because of its small adult size 4-5" and that fact that it doesn't mess with your plants, but then I saw a close-up of a fully grown male with all its bristles and was like, that thing is ugly, I'll stick with Ottos instead).
I don't like my pleco
My pleco is the bully of my tank. He is by far larger than any other fish in my tank, he is probably 8" or so. He doesn't seem to like my lights but still comes out when they are on. When he does come out, he isn't graceful. He thrashs about in my tank scaring the other fish and knocking up my plants. I feed him algee wafers ever day but the other day he came out and ate my other fishes worms. Then he has huge and I mean huge bowel movements. I have no idea how a fish can produce a crap 2x longer than themselves. This fish is supposed to keep my tank in order not destroy it. The only thing he seems to do is keep my glass clean. I got him for free and I think he might be going to the LFS soon. :evil:
THE BULLY
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THE BULLY
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Those Rubbermouth Plecos remind me of Bubba from Forrest Gump:
"What's wrong with your lip?"
"I was born with big gums, sir."
"Well, you better tuck that in. You're liable to catch it on a trip wire."
"What's wrong with your lip?"
"I was born with big gums, sir."
"Well, you better tuck that in. You're liable to catch it on a trip wire."
Of course I did. I have been planning this change for a while. I got 3 Otos a few days prior. I ordered some SAE but they couldn't find any at their suppliers. They were nice and sold me the ones they had in their tank full of live plants that aren't normally for sale. Still haven't seen them eat any algae though but I figured they might need some time to transition.
I have been planning this change for a while. I got 3 Otos a few days prior. I ordered some SAE but they couldn't find any at their suppliers. They were nice and sold me the ones they had in their tank full of live plants that aren't normally for sale. Still haven't seen them eat any algae though but I figured they might need some time to transition.
Congrats on your new purchases BigRed. That was pretty nice of the store to sell you the SAE's out of the planted tank considering they can be hard to come by.
You're right, it takes them a few days to settle in before they really start working on the algae.
They can also get lazy if they get too much good stuff to eat.
MikeWinLDS, Peckoltia's are much like Bristles when it comes to requirements.
Here's a photo of my little guy (it's not the best), and I'm not entirely sure which type of Peckoltia he is.
They are often sold in the stores labeled Clown Pleco's.
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You're right, it takes them a few days to settle in before they really start working on the algae.
They can also get lazy if they get too much good stuff to eat.
MikeWinLDS, Peckoltia's are much like Bristles when it comes to requirements.
Here's a photo of my little guy (it's not the best), and I'm not entirely sure which type of Peckoltia he is.
They are often sold in the stores labeled Clown Pleco's.
Really? Thanks INXS.
I guess that would explain why I couldn't get a certain ID on him as a Peckoltia.
I'll have to do a little research on the panaque maccus now.
Yes, he/she does love the driftwood, algae and veggies.
I guess that would explain why I couldn't get a certain ID on him as a Peckoltia.
I'll have to do a little research on the panaque maccus now.
Yes, he/she does love the driftwood, algae and veggies.
I recently bought a male & female pair of Ancistrus Claro - small bristlenose. They only get up to 3"-4", and are mainly algae eaters. Don't know if all the species do it or not, but the Claros change the color of their spots to blend in with their surroundings
i love my placeo
My placeo is quite a dominant one.
My placeo is quite a dominant one.
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