clown pleco - Aquarium Advice

crazychick · 05-12-2006, 06:43 AM

i got 2 last week but just found one dead!should i get another one?also do they need food another than the flakes?

zephyr · 05-12-2006, 07:02 AM

firstly, it would help distinguish the the reason it died if you could describe your aquarium, eg size, setup, etc.
i dont think you should buy another one until you can determine why the last one died.
these types of fish are quite sensitive to high nitrates, is your tank newly cycled? over-filled with fish? poor filtration? ...
the fish may ahve even been sick to begin with?
but i know it'll be easier to figure out if we can find out more about your aquarium

crazychick · 05-12-2006, 07:15 AM

i have 6 noeos,4 minnows,1 fighter,4 plattys,1 pleco!tank is 2ftx1ft,only had it 2months,i found him in the cave not moving,he was a grey colour and stiff!

**Fishyfanatic** · 05-12-2006, 09:58 AM

Plecos do not eat flake food. They need to be fed algae wafers. That could be a problem right there. I'm not sure on the gal size of your tank so I couldn't tell you if it would be wise to get another one or not.

crazychick · 05-12-2006, 10:31 AM

ok thanks i will pick some wafers up,i will give it to them,they have made my tank spotless

GouramiFanatic · 05-12-2006, 02:50 PM

Plecos also eat veggies such as cucumbers and zucchini. I give my Sailfin a slice of zucchini at least once a week. Other than that I supplement with algea wafers and I also offer shrimp pellets for my other fish, but the pleco also seems to enjoy those as well.

tmcgee · 05-12-2006, 02:52 PM

Also, with the clown pleco, driftwood is essential. Pick up a small piece for your aquarium and you'll find it on there a lot. IMO, I don't think 2 foot by 1 foot is big enough for all of those fish AND two plecos even though they do only get 4-5 inches or so. I think that is about the dimensions of my 20 gallon long.

crazychick · 05-12-2006, 03:58 PM

we have drift wood in the tank

**Zagz** · 05-12-2006, 03:58 PM

What are your water parameters? How often are you doing water changes? The pleco may have been affected by water conditions. If that is the case, getting another one is not a good idea.

Your tank is 2' x 1', but that still isn't telling me how many gals. There should be height, width, and depth. Or how many gallons to put the question simply.

severum mama · 05-13-2006, 12:06 AM

I was under the impression that clown plecos are actually omnivorous... which would mean they would eat flake food, right? They aren't really known for being the best algae eaters, and yes, they do rasp on driftwood, so good for you for providing it.

I would do a pwc soon in case your dead pleco might have caused an increase in ammonia. Good luck.

05-12-2006, 06:43 AM	#1
crazychick Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton,UK Posts: 31	clown pleco i got 2 last week but just found one dead!should i get another one?also do they need food another than the flakes? __________________ 4 minnows,1 red siamese fighter,2 albino catfish,5 neons,4 platties,1pleco

05-12-2006, 07:02 AM	#2
zephyr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 197	firstly, it would help distinguish the the reason it died if you could describe your aquarium, eg size, setup, etc. i dont think you should buy another one until you can determine why the last one died. these types of fish are quite sensitive to high nitrates, is your tank newly cycled? over-filled with fish? poor filtration? ... the fish may ahve even been sick to begin with? but i know it'll be easier to figure out if we can find out more about your aquarium __________________ But sit -- for we are all alone, And clear expand heaven's breathless shores.

05-12-2006, 07:15 AM	#3
crazychick Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton,UK Posts: 31	i have 6 noeos,4 minnows,1 fighter,4 plattys,1 pleco!tank is 2ftx1ft,only had it 2months,i found him in the cave not moving,he was a grey colour and stiff! __________________ 4 minnows,1 red siamese fighter,2 albino catfish,5 neons,4 platties,1pleco

05-12-2006, 09:58 AM	#4
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Plecos do not eat flake food. They need to be fed algae wafers. That could be a problem right there. I'm not sure on the gal size of your tank so I couldn't tell you if it would be wise to get another one or not. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

05-12-2006, 10:31 AM	#5
crazychick Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton,UK Posts: 31	ok thanks i will pick some wafers up,i will give it to them,they have made my tank spotless __________________ 4 minnows,1 red siamese fighter,2 albino catfish,5 neons,4 platties,1pleco

05-12-2006, 02:50 PM	#6
GouramiFanatic Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 556 Images: 8	Plecos also eat veggies such as cucumbers and zucchini. I give my Sailfin a slice of zucchini at least once a week. Other than that I supplement with algea wafers and I also offer shrimp pellets for my other fish, but the pleco also seems to enjoy those as well. __________________ 75G- Gouramis: 2 Gold, 1 Opaline, (7) Tiger Barbs, Loaches: 4 Yoyo and 4 Dojo, (2) Ropefish, (1) Sailfin Pleco. 46G- (3) Pearl Gouramis, (5) Black Skirt Tetras, (7) Harlequin Rasboras, (3) Dojo Loaches, (1) Clown Pleco

05-12-2006, 02:52 PM	#7
tmcgee Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Peshtigo, WI Posts: 105	Also, with the clown pleco, driftwood is essential. Pick up a small piece for your aquarium and you'll find it on there a lot. IMO, I don't think 2 foot by 1 foot is big enough for all of those fish AND two plecos even though they do only get 4-5 inches or so. I think that is about the dimensions of my 20 gallon long.

05-12-2006, 03:58 PM	#8
crazychick Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton,UK Posts: 31	we have drift wood in the tank __________________ 4 minnows,1 red siamese fighter,2 albino catfish,5 neons,4 platties,1pleco

05-13-2006, 12:06 AM	#10
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	I was under the impression that clown plecos are actually omnivorous... which would mean they would eat flake food, right? They aren't really known for being the best algae eaters, and yes, they do rasp on driftwood, so good for you for providing it. I would do a pwc soon in case your dead pleco might have caused an increase in ammonia. Good luck. __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

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