Pleco with fin slash and injuries
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I do not know where to put this topic, so sorry if I put this there.
I have pleco for several years and recently though, i have seen its fin being damaged. I somehow was not worried ( can't believe it) until I saw it with wounds after several days after vacation. Now, also, the fish is kinda skinny. The fish is with 4 silver dollars, an oscar, ad a striped raphael catfish.
I have pleco for several years and recently though, i have seen its fin being damaged. I somehow was not worried ( can't believe it) until I saw it with wounds after several days after vacation. Now, also, the fish is kinda skinny. The fish is with 4 silver dollars, an oscar, ad a striped raphael catfish.
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OFL replied the topic: Pleco with fin slash and injuries
Sounds like a little bit of aggression to me. The catfish and the plec will both be fairly active at night so maybe they are having a bit of a scrap when you are not around. I really can't think what else could be causing the problem.
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tehmole replied the topic: Pleco with fin slash and injuries
yeah i doubt it's caused by your SD - might your O just .....not feeling it.
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turtle lover replied the topic: Pleco with fin slash and injuries
There is one thing though. The pleco chases the oscar and silver dollar away especially when there are veggies around.
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Suprd71 replied the topic: Pleco with fin slash and injuries
Being thin and having eroding fins sounds like a nutritional issue. What kind of pleco is this?
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turtle lover replied the topic: Pleco with fin slash and injuries
Leopard pleco. Just wondering how many times a week i should put veggies?
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daddadoo7 replied the topic: Re:Pleco with fin slash and injuries
Do you feed him pellets too ? He may need a little more protien than hes getting
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turtle lover replied the topic: Re:Pleco with fin slash and injuries
Yes. He eats it especially during night with the raphael catfish.daddadoo7 wrote: Do you feed him pellets too ? He may need a little more protien than hes getting
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tehmole replied the topic: Re:Pleco with fin slash and injuries
i suspect it's the cat fights.....
try adding food to two locations in the tank.....one for mr.pleco and the other for raph
try adding food to two locations in the tank.....one for mr.pleco and the other for raph
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