common pleco help

[o.jonathan.o]

My pleco was light whenever i got him and now he's dark. They are just like
Other fish... they fade a little when stressed. I wouldn't worry to
Much unless he starts showing signs that he's unhealthy.

Do u turn the lights out at night? They like the dark and it's their fav time to eat! I just love common plecos Also make sure u are feeding him some nice algae wafers here and there... btw I had a common in a ten gallon a bit ago ... He'll be fine for a
Little while if u keep him in clean water you probably already know all this but I thought id give ya my little bit Of advice make sure u have a rehoming plan for the lite guy. Hopefully u can get a bigger tank soon! That would be awesome

Well my next plan is a 150 gallon tank so a major upgrade

 

[Flossie]

Well my next plan is a 150 gallon tank so a major upgrade

That's awesome !! He'll love it!!

 

[siva]

Its in a 10 gallon tank (ya I know, way too small. Will upgrade one day ) and there is no other fish right now and if I knew what was wrong I wouldn't be seeking help on here

Common pleco's need atleast 125 gals, if not more. They grow up to 2 feet long and they grow fast. Upgrading him one day really isn't good enough if you care to avoid the painful process called stunting it will go through in a 10 gal tank. If a 125 gal or larger tank is not in the works within the next couple months, I recommend rehoming your pleco. In a somewhat larger tank such as a 29 gallon you could have a dwarf pleco such as a clown, bristlenose, or rubberlip...but no pleco's work in a 10 gal tank.

EDIT: sorry had this open for a while before I posted and got behind..I now see the 150 gal mentioned above^

 

[o.jonathan.o]

Common pleco's need atleast 125 gals, if not more. They grow up to 2 feet long and they grow fast. Upgrading him one day really isn't good enough if you care to avoid the painful process called stunting it will go through in a 10 gal tank. If a 125 gal or larger tank is not in the works within the next couple months, I recommend rehoming your pleco. In a somewhat larger tank such as a 29 gallon you could have a dwarf pleco such as a clown, bristlenose, or rubberlip...but no pleco's work in a 10 gal tank.

EDIT: sorry had this open for a while before I posted and got behind..I now see the 150 gal mentioned above^

Its okay. Don't worry about it. Ya my next plan is a 150g tank I just hope my floor will hold it