Bristle Nose Question

[Buckfins]

I have two BN plecos and they very active and very well fed. I have noticed them on my Anubis ( sp ) and Java Ferns doing what looks like cleaning the leaves. I know plecos are veggie eaters so....they aren't eating my plants are they? I don't see any damage to them.

 

[Rivercats]

They are just cleaning the leaves, it normal and nothing to worry about. It does help to feed pleco's veggies after lights are off 2 or 3 times a week. Mine especially love cooked, deshelled peas and blanched zucchini. Most will also appreciate an algae tablet here and there too.

 

[Buckfins]

I have clips on the sides of the tank. If I clipped some goodies on that, would they feed on it? Or is it just better to drop it in to the bottom?

 

[Rivercats]

It depends on the pleco. Since I also have otos and whiptail cats I actually clip some on the side and put some on the bottom. Just be sure to put it in after lights are off for the night.

 

[Buckfins]

Only problem with that is I have a tank full of piggy fish. They like and eat just about everything that hits the water. Flakes AND bottom food. I almost feel like my bottom boys aren't getting enough. The wafers my BN's will pick up and haul off like a hungry dog. Anyone comes near them and the perp gets chased off. So I know for sure they are eating those. Everything else is a free for all.

 

[Rivercats]

Thats why you feed them at night after the tank lights are off and the room is dark.