Poorly pleco

[El_diablo]

Hi guys
Iv jus got home from wrk tonight and my pleco isn't moving too well and seems to b gasping for air! Iv just done a 30-40% water change and tested the water 1st with a Hagen liquid test kit and the ammo is 0 nitRITe is 0 and the niTRATe is aprox 10 (it's hard to determine) the tank is cycled and has been up and running for 8 or 9 months or so and it 100G. He's sucking on the glass as he normally does but is struggling to hang on like normal. Can any body recommend a solution?

 

[phoenixkiller]

I personally would think he is fine, but with young plecos, I would not expect them to pull through. How long have you had him? How big is he?

 

[El_diablo]

He's around 7inches we'v had him almost 2 years, we had him in a 30g up untill around 8-9 months ago. Normally I wouldn't wry as he is pretty docile and Un active but there's jus something different about his behaviour tonight

 

[phoenixkiller]

Keep checking the water parameters and the health of the fish. Large Plecos are quite hardy and I would not worry excessively. Keep me posted on his condition. also, are there any changes to the new water that you put in after a water change? Different dechlorinator? Medications added?

 

[El_diablo]

Iv used the same dechlorinator for ages I bought a 2ltr bottle off eBay, I haven't put any meds in. I'll keep my eye on him and keep u posted

 

[Starka]

What kind of pleco is it?

 

[El_diablo]

Common pleco