To all those who have been extremely helpful, friendly and full of very sound advice, I wish to thank you all. I also want you all to know that my lady is doing extremely well. Still a bit camera shy, but I have managed to post a few pictures of her. Because of her size and her shyness, it is hard to get a full picture. I keep trying, but have not succeeded yet. It does seem that her hunger comes and goes in cycles, so I no longer get concerned when she doesn't eat. Could be the breed, the age ow whatever. She eats when she wants to, and has good color, and seems very content.
I posted a question on the general posts, but I thought I would continue this one to see if you, once again may be able to help me out. I have been given a pleco. Unfortunately, not a very healthy one. It is NOT in my lady's tank!! but in a separate tank. It's previous owner lost most of his fish to ick, including another pleco. He rescued this one, hoping I would give it a home. I have been treating that tank with quICK Cure, and so far the fish is still alive. It shows no signs of ick, but the tank is always cloudy, and there seems to be some kind of slimy/mucousy stuff hanging around. I don't have a clue what that may be. A result of the medicine, some other parasite or disease, I have no idea. All I know is that fish is staying exactly where it is until I know for sure it is healthy and safe to add to my lady's tank. Which may be never for all I know. I kep changing the water, but it does not stay clear and slime free for very long.
Any help or suggestions out there???
Thanks
Butch, his lady...and some strange pleco who remains nameless for now!!