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Plecostomus
Plecostomus refers to a freshwater fish that feeds on algae. They are also known as “sucker fish”. Their power to clean fish tanks by wiping out and eating algae makes them super famous.
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Can a Plecostomus be put in a koi pond?
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It isn't really recommended because it is a tropical fish but can live with koi if it doesn't get too cold.
How long can Butterfly plecostomus get?
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Mac size ranges from 12-15 cm. So a 30 gallon tank or larger should suffice.
Can Plecostomus live with a male betta?
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No, I put my plocostomus in with my male Betta fish, even though she was bigger, he killed in an hour.
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Yes, but keep in mind they have different water requirements.
If a pleco dies when kept with a betta it's more likely to be due to tanks size and water quality issues rather than the betta killing it.
Bettas are top dwelling fish, while plecos are bottom dwellers. Unless in a small container there won't generally be much interaction.
Do you have to have a plecostomus in your fish tank?
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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
Can a tadpole and plecostomus live together?
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Yeah because they both eat algae and they both are bottom swimmers.
What temperature should a plecostomus fish be kept at?
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A good temperature is anywhere from 74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 28 degrees Celsius).
What do you do if there is not enough algae in your fish tank for your algae eater to eat?
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This is a good problem to have. Most algae eaters enjoy munching on green algae. It forms a green powder like look on the glass or plants of an aquarium in high quantities. If your aquarium does not have any signs of algae you have some options:
Feed them Algae Wafers
This is found at a local fish store. They can be added to the water without fear of algae spreading. Some fish enjoy eating them and some seem to not like them.
Feed them Zucchini, not Cucumbers
If your fish don't eat algae wafers they might not be hungry due to feeding on something you don't see them eat. If you believe them to be picky you can entice them to eat and grow faster by blanching Zucchini and cut it into small sizes then add it to the tank. Rubber band it to something that sinks or poke it through with a BBQ skewer and stick it in the substrate. Don't leave it in the tank for more than 24 hours. Fish will not eat the skin.
Feeding Schedule
Algae eaters can survive on as little as 2 - 3 times a week feeding schedule. I feed my algae eaters once a week because there is plenty of micro algae that is unseen for them to much on. It depends on the species.
Blue Green Algae
Fish do not eat blue green algae. Almost nothing does. It looks like a blue green slime coating on rocks and plants and is a sign of bad water quality. It is actually a bacteria that uses encapsulated photosynthesizing algae to endure in harsh environments. Caused mainly by too much phosphates and not enough nitrates. Lighting may be a factor as well.
How big will your plecos grow in a 6 gallon tank?
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Plecostomas grows anywhere from about eight inches to three feet. So anything less than 50 gallons would be, to put it frankly, laughable. Any smaller and the fish would die from stunted growth LONG before it's time. Stunted growth in fish is when the body stops growing but the organs continue to. Eventually the fish dies after months of slow, progressive agony.... It ain't worth it.
What should you put with a currently 15 cm Oscar A Convict Chichlid maby two or a firemouth chichlid or any other ideas would help?
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Maybe a 15cm pleco. The Oscar will get large enough to eat either a convict or a firemouth, and as soon as it's big enough it will eat them.
What vegetables are safe to feed your plecostomus?
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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.
Why would a young plecostomus fish just die?
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Your probably not taking care of them right that's why and they don't just die like that.
Can plecos live with jaguar cichlids?
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If it's large enough. If the Pleco is too small, the Jaguar Cichlid will try to eat it and the Pleco's plating and spiked fins will either choke it going in, or injure it comin' out! Either way, they will both die.
Are there spikes on a sucker fish?
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Yes my suckerfish got scared in the net so he sprang claws from his side and grabbed on
