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08-24-2004, 07:56 PM
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Sailfin Pleco
I just got a 1.5" Sailfin Pleco and I got Hikari Algae Wafers.
I wonder how much and how often should I feed him? Those algae wafers are big, should I break it into smaller pieces for my sailfin pleco? |
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08-24-2004, 08:27 PM
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I break the algae wafers in half for my smaller plecos. If it were me, I'd go ahead and feed him 1/2 a wafer every night.
Congrads on the new pleco! 
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08-24-2004, 08:57 PM
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haha...for my pleco, i wish the wafers were at least twice their size!
how big does the sailfin get?
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08-24-2004, 09:20 PM
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Congrats on the new pleco!
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08-25-2004, 12:52 AM
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from what ive read, they will grow over 3 ft. no ones really sure of the max size
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08-25-2004, 10:10 AM
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I've seen them get up to 15 inches at the most. Still, that's a good sized fish. Breaking the wafer up is ok. You could also use small pieces of blanched zucchini squash or lettuce for a treat once in a while. A piece of driftwood in the tank is a good idea too, they love to rasp away at it. Good luck with your new fish.
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