Sick Pleco

[Ethan7]

I have a pleco that i got about 2 weeks ago. Though recently i have noticed a couple holes on each of his fins. I have checked the water and it's fine. what should i do?

 

[ktomminello]

Possibly fin rot? You might want to google it and see if it's what you've got going on.

 

[Miyavp]

Can you post some photos? Water paramaters tank size what kind of fish and how many?

 

[FFEMT58]

Holes or tears? You have a photo.

 

[Candiceg]

I have a large pleco some times he gets tares in his fins when other fish rush by and he's on the glass.

 

[FFEMT58]

Also get this. Every time it grows back. But never had holes but maybe the same thing.

 

[Candiceg]

My guy doesn't get holes. But I'm thinking if it got torn and the water wasn't perfect maybe it developed a little infection from it. Post a pic.

 

[Ethan7]

I have heard before that the holes will repair but i don't think this is the case with my pleco.

As for the tank size and fish, i have a 55 gallon tank with 11 other fish. I have 7 black neon tetras, 1 red wag platy, 1 albino Cory catfish, 1 upside down cat fish and 1 dwarf oscar.

Here is a picture of the pleco.

 

[Ethan7]

He also has holes in his other fins, you just cant see them.

 

[Candiceg]

What are your water parameters? In order for the holes to heal you need really clean water.

 

[True Colors]

Hi,

Few quick questions:

Is the Oscar the most aggressive in your tank?
Does anyone do any fin-nipping or chasing?
I have an african cichlid tank and these kinds of things occur quite frequently. My red-tail is acting kind of strange right now actually. I posted a few down form yours.
Also, there is something called 'the pin hole disease' which leaves small pin head sized holes in your fish, and without treatment, it could be fatal. I hope it works out O.K
Good Luck!

~True