Pleco ID
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Hey , hacker , as Lornek says, lolks like a common. I realize u are new to the hobby and dig this guy, but we cant see your full tank and i was wondering if he has a cave? Plecs love to feel safe in a hidey place, caves are in their natural environment,so usually a good way to go .They also need wood to rasp on ,which helps their digestion. Just hard to say what you already have in his tank. Hope this helps.
Georgie
Georgie
Sorry, but I'm having trouble even getting a picture of the fish exposed. He hides all day! See below.
Zeebo, I have driftwood in the tank, and it's wedged against the class and gravel, creating a sort-of cave. As seen here:Hey , hacker , as Lornek says, lolks like a common. I realize u are new to the hobby and dig this guy, but we cant see your full tank and i was wondering if he has a cave? Plecs love to feel safe in a hidey place, caves are in their natural environment,so usually a good way to go .They also need wood to rasp on ,which helps their digestion. Just hard to say what you already have in his tank. Hope this helps.
Georgie
The pleco is in the red circle; here's a closeup, where you can barely make out the outline of him. He's upside-down, sucking on the wood.
I was thinking of taking a section of PVC pipe and painting it blue, as a makeshift cave. Is this a good solution?
i would not introduce painted surfaces into the water, you just do not know what toxins they have. Another option might be for a slate or clay cave which you could dig into the gravel or cover with the gravel. Looks like a brand new tank and set up. Hope it is cycled well. cheers jk :thumbup: