Green phantom pleco questions

[BLUElobster99]

Today i pirchased a green phantom pleco for $60 at my LFS

I currently have him in a 24gal
Is that too small?
I do plan on getting a long tank of about 35-40 gallons but not until september or so

What should i be feeding him?
I currently am using hikari algae waffers
Should i be supplementing his diet with frozen foods or vegtables?

 

[Koikeeper99]

They're going to need at least a 55 gallon tank as they get about 8" some even a foot. But treat him/her as a normal pleco except the phantoms are a little bit more carnivorous and need more meat in their diet.

 

[BLUElobster99]

Ia it fine to have him in a 24gal for the next 4months?

 

[Koikeeper99]

It depends on how small he is and how fast he'll grow but preferably not you should've waited until you got the larger tank.

 

[HUKIT]

Ia it fine to have him in a 24gal for the next 4months?

Rarely do they grow over 6" and their growth rate is not terribly fast, he'll be fine for four months.

 

[BLUElobster99]

Yeah i would say hes around 2.5-3inches

Thanks for the help