Algae Sucker

[Jason]

I found my Pleco last night, glad to see it doing well since I have not seen it in about a month (Very good at hiding). It has grown since the last time I saw it and I don't even feed it?! I guess it's content with Drift wood and algae lol
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[JohnHuff]

Nice! And ya, you won't need to feed him.

 

[Jason]

Thanks John

 

[bettasngoldfish]

My plecos really enjoy zucchini, leaf lettuce, frozen blood worms and algae wafers as well as any food I feed the goldies

I think it's a misconception that they will only eat algae and don't need to be fed.

 

[agapanthus]

I got 4 little ones about 3 months ago, I don't know if they will make it when the weather gets cold? I have only seen one a few times, they hide so well. I have a small little submersible pump that I usually leave running. Three times now, I have seen one of the Plecos sitting on the pump. Does it like the vibration? or maybe it is warm? Just wondered.

 

[DOUBBLE TAP]

Your lucky out there in FL. I have a friend who has a 1000 gal here in NY. He has a pleco, garr, aroanna, and a couple Oscars and ciclids. But in fall he has to get rid of them before it gets too cold. I soo want one but the best I can get to keep in mine is a chanel cat. yours looks great good luck with him.

 

[Jason]

Thanks ya'll, That's what I was thinking, if it got too cold then I could see the Pleco sticking to the sides of the Pump since it put off little heat. Maria, I will try some lettuce out, I know he does not dare touch the Goldfish and Koi food, the goldfish seem scared of him but the koi don't care lol

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Yea, My pleco would be right there eating with the goldfish at dinner time. He wasn't gonna be left out lol

In a tank I would use a feeding clip to hold the lettuce in place but in a pond you can use a rock/stone to hold it down. Some people will even rubberband the food to a rock or piece of wood to make it easier for them to graze.

 

[Jason]

Cool Thanks Maria , I will try that tonight!