jermad2011
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Can someone tell me what this algae eater is called?
algae eater, what kind?
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Bubbles0oO
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Looks like a pleco, but i cant tell what kind from that pic.
flitabout
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yep it's a pleco if it's a common I hope you have a big tank! The get really big and have a heavy bioload
Bubbles0oO
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The dots on its side make it look like a bushy nose, but i can't really tell.
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jermad2011
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Can you tell from this picture?
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jermad2011
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And how long until he outgrowsy 10g tank?
Bubbles0oO
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I would need a picture of his whole body from the side (including tail) for a better guess.
And if it is a common pleco the you would want to move it asap. If you don't it may stunt the pleco's growth and it would be very unhealthy.
My guess isit is a bushy nose pleco, which get to only about 4-5" max. So you would need a 20-30gallon for him to grow up to full size.
And if it is a common pleco the you would want to move it asap. If you don't it may stunt the pleco's growth and it would be very unhealthy.
My guess isit is a bushy nose pleco, which get to only about 4-5" max. So you would need a 20-30gallon for him to grow up to full size.
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jermad2011
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Would he be alright in there for another 6 months? Trying to wait until tax time to get a bigger tank.
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jermad2011
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I hope that's good he's sneaky
flitabout
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he looks like a bushy nose but it's hard to tell from the close up if he has the bristolly nose.
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jermad2011
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Finally a nice pic of him!
Bubbles0oO
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Yeah, he is definetly a young bushy nose, (too young to have a bushy nose though)
And he will be fine in the ten gallon for a little while, just stay on schedule with the water changes, plecos poop a lot!
And he will be fine in the ten gallon for a little while, just stay on schedule with the water changes, plecos poop a lot!
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jermad2011
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When I do a water change should I use the vacuum to clean the gravel every time or just take water out? I'm pretty new to this and just found this forum, which by the way, is full of info and helpful people. Should've done my research before I started. Just kinda jumped in blind. Learning as I go.
Bubbles0oO
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Haha its ok, there are plenty of people who are willing to help you!
You want to dig the end of the gravel vacuum into the gravel every waterchange you can. Especially under decorations where poo can get caught.
