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my Pl*co behavior (g)
On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:27:59 -0400, "*muffin*"
wrote: watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond) it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was the BIG Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at the water slurping in the floating fish food. (awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune moment so we can get him inside for the winter.) I'll try to post pics. I had to go looking for a picture of a pleco and found this interesting. Feeding Plecos should not have to rely on naturally growing algae alone as their only diet. As they mature they lose their algae eating tendencies somewhat and must be fed a basic diet of sinking herbivorous foods. Lettuce or zucchini strapped to a rock with a rubber band makes a great snack for your Pleco. Dried algae tablets can also be purchased and make a great daily food. Plecos will generally leave plants alone providing they get enough vegetable matter in the diet. Water Chemistry Hypostomus plecostomus is a very hardy species that will adapt to most aquarium conditions. Avoid keeping the fish in extreme pH levels or temperatures and it will usually thrive. Breeding Due to the adult size of these catfish, most successful breedings have occured in ponds with steep clay or mud banks. They dig tunnels close to the water level and the males guard the eggs until they hatch. Hypostomus Plecostomus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Name(s): Plecostomus; Pleco; Sucker Mouth Family: Loricariidae Origin: South American rivers Max Size: 18" pH: Neutral Temp: 74-82 F. Tank Size: 45 Gallons Feeding: Herbivorous |
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