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Plecostomus what do you feed it
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What is the scientific name of the fish plecostomus?
A Plecostomus is a Tropical Fish from South America. They are often called "Sucker Fish" because they are seen sucking on the glass. They feed mainly on algae and/or algae wafers when they are kept as pets.
What is a tropical plecostomus?
A tropical Plecostomus is a type of catfish in the Plecostomus family, that lives in the tropical Americas (mostly South America).
Do you have to have a plecostomus in your fish tank?
no but they are popular for their appetite for algae. if you do get a plecostomus be warned that they grow to about 2 feet long
Is a plecostomus a fish?
Yes.
What are the other uses of plecostomus?
Plecostomus are fun fish in an aquarium, they eat algae and grow over a foot long.
What vegetables are safe to feed your plecostomus?
Yes they can eat vegitables, Plecostomus are Herbivores. Some people call them carnivores because they suck onto your fish. However this only happens if they are starving, They are not trying to eat your fish they are just trying to suck the algae off of them. This can kill the other fish because it also sucks the slime off of them.
Can butterfly plecostomus eat lettuce leaves?
Yes, as long as you clean and boil them first. be sure to remove whatever does not get eaten after a few hours. Sliced Zucchini is also good to feed them.
Will turtles eat plecostomus?
Yes
What is the scientific name for a plecostomus algae eater?
Hypostomus plecostomus.. Plecostamus meaning folded mouth. Pleco (Latin for Fold) Stoma(mouth).
Do Crememcicle platy eat plecostomus?
turtle
I have bought 2 plecostomus and every time I buy one they die. What should I do?
Make sure your tank or pond is kept at temperatures about 74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit and feed them algae pellets. Also make sure the nitrate, nitrite, alkalinity and everything else is at the right levels. Read about common illnesses like Ick and check the plecostomus in case that's the reason.
Are plecostomus going extincted?
yes it is going extincted
