my Pl*co behavior (g)

[*muffin*]

watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond)
it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was the BIG
Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at the water
slurping in the floating fish food.

(awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune moment
so we can get him inside for the winter.)

I'll try to post pics.

[jammer]

On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:27:59 -0400, "*muffin*" >
wrote:

>watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond)
>it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was the BIG
>Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at the water
>slurping in the floating fish food.
>
>(awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune moment
>so we can get him inside for the winter.)
>
>I'll try to post pics.

I had to go looking for a picture of a pleco and found this
interesting.

Feeding

Plecos should not have to rely on naturally growing algae alone as
their only diet. As they mature they lose their algae eating
tendencies somewhat and must be fed a basic diet of sinking
herbivorous foods. Lettuce or zucchini strapped to a rock with a
rubber band makes a great snack for your Pleco. Dried algae tablets
can also be purchased and make a great daily food. Plecos will
generally leave plants alone providing they get enough vegetable
matter in the diet.

Water Chemistry

Hypostomus plecostomus is a very hardy species that will adapt to most
aquarium conditions. Avoid keeping the fish in extreme pH levels or
temperatures and it will usually thrive.

Breeding

Due to the adult size of these catfish, most successful breedings have
occured in ponds with steep clay or mud banks. They dig tunnels close
to the water level and the males guard the eggs until they hatch.




Hypostomus Plecostomus


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Common Name(s):
Plecostomus; Pleco; Sucker Mouth
Family:
Loricariidae
Origin:
South American rivers
Max Size:
18"
pH:
Neutral
Temp:
74-82 F.
Tank Size:
45 Gallons
Feeding:
Herbivorous








>

[magus kent]

"*muffin*" > wrote in
:

> watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond)
> it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was
> the BIG Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at
> the water slurping in the floating fish food.
>
> (awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune
> moment so we can get him inside for the winter.)
>
> I'll try to post pics.
>
>

Here in zone 5 I won't even try a pl*co outside, but when I have to catch
one in an aquarium I'll put a piece of appropriately sized PVC pipe in
and when he goes in, reach in, cover bothe ends and lift out the pipe
with occupant. This works on small ones and my (approx) fifteen sailfin
pl*co in a 90 gal tank...m

[Nedra]

? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"magus kent" > wrote in message
...
> "*muffin*" > wrote in
> :
>
> > watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond)
> > it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was
> > the BIG Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at
> > the water slurping in the floating fish food.
> >
> > (awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune
> > moment so we can get him inside for the winter.)
> >
> > I'll try to post pics.
> >
> >
>
> Here in zone 5 I won't even try a pl*co outside, but when I have to catch
> one in an aquarium I'll put a piece of appropriately sized PVC pipe in
> and when he goes in, reach in, cover bothe ends and lift out the pipe
> with occupant. This works on small ones and my (approx) fifteen sailfin
> pl*co in a 90 gal tank...m

[Neil Law]

On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 13:30:03 GMT, "Nedra" > wrote:

>? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
>
There's a superstition (forget the origin) that if you spell out the word your
Pl*co will die (I have 4 in my aquarium, mom, pop, brother and sister and I
don't want anything to happen to them :->).

[Andrew Burgess]

"*muffin*" > writes:

>watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond)
>it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was the BIG
>Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at the water
>slurping in the floating fish food.

>(awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune moment
>so we can get him inside for the winter.)

One thing I remember about plecos is when you catch them they stick their
fins straight out and they are very sharp! Be careful.

[Andrew Burgess]

"Nedra" > writes:

>? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?

The myth is that if you had one he would now be doomed.

It started years ago in rec.aquaria when several people post things like "I've
had my pleco for years and he's doing well" then a few days later said pleco
would have died.

[ajames54]

On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:27:59 -0400, "*muffin*"
> wrote:

>watching the pond last night (with the lights on in the pond)
>it was fascinating watching these fish swim around.... and there was the BIG
>Pl*co (which is over 10") swimming on its back,, sucking at the water
>slurping in the floating fish food.
>
>(awww he was soooo cute ...I hope we can catch him in an inopportune moment
>so we can get him inside for the winter.)
>
>I'll try to post pics.
>

I've found the best way to catch mine was to put a chunk of
zucchini in the net... and put the net into the water... and
wait....then just lift the whole bunch out when he/she is in the
net feeding.. those things are strong and very fast when they
want to be.

[Nedra]

Thanks for the information, guys. I appreciate it ...

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"Andrew Burgess" > wrote in message
...
> "Nedra" > writes:
>
> >? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
>
> The myth is that if you had one he would now be doomed.
>
> It started years ago in rec.aquaria when several people post things like
"I've
> had my pleco for years and he's doing well" then a few days later said
pleco
> would have died.
>

[magus kent]

"*muffin*" > wrote in
:

>
>
> I am in zone 5 northern Ohio. he was purchased in may with the
> goldfish & has been outside since.
>
> do you 'bait' the pipe with anything??
>
No. Idea is to give the pl*co somewhere dark to hide in. For my 15 inch
pl*co I'll use a piece of pipe about two foot long..m

[LeeAnne]

mine always loved romaine lettuce - I use a clip on a suction cup to keep it
in place in the tank and they come up and eat it. If you have a pond you
could simply hold the lettuce in place w/a rock so it doesn't float about.

Do not use iceberg lettuce as it has zero nutritional value.

LeeAnne

"jammer" > wrote in message
...
>
> I had to go looking for a picture of a pleco and found this
> interesting.
>
> Feeding
>
> Plecos should not have to rely on naturally growing algae alone as
> their only diet. As they mature they lose their algae eating
> tendencies somewhat and must be fed a basic diet of sinking
> herbivorous foods. Lettuce or zucchini strapped to a rock with a
> rubber band makes a great snack for your Pleco. Dried algae tablets
> can also be purchased and make a great daily food. Plecos will
> generally leave plants alone providing they get enough vegetable
> matter in the diet.
>
> Water Chemistry
>
> Hypostomus plecostomus is a very hardy species that will adapt to most
> aquarium conditions. Avoid keeping the fish in extreme pH levels or
> temperatures and it will usually thrive.
>
> Breeding
>
> Due to the adult size of these catfish, most successful breedings have
> occured in ponds with steep clay or mud banks. They dig tunnels close
> to the water level and the males guard the eggs until they hatch.
>
>
>
>
> Hypostomus Plecostomus
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
> Common Name(s):
> Plecostomus; Pleco; Sucker Mouth
> Family:
> Loricariidae
> Origin:
> South American rivers
> Max Size:
> 18"
> pH:
> Neutral
> Temp:
> 74-82 F.
> Tank Size:
> 45 Gallons
> Feeding:
> Herbivorous
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>

[LeeAnne]

If I know I need to catch fish in a day or two I'll put the fish net in the
tank and leave it there. They get used to it and it makes it easier to
simply whip the net up when the correct fish swims above it. :-)

LeeAnne
"magus kent"
> wrote in message >
> Here in zone 5 I won't even try a pl*co outside, but when I have to catch
> one in an aquarium I'll put a piece of appropriately sized PVC pipe in
> and when he goes in, reach in, cover bothe ends and lift out the pipe
> with occupant. This works on small ones and my (approx) fifteen sailfin
> pl*co in a 90 gal tank...m

[LeeAnne]

It's not a myth - I'm telling ya it's all true!!! It's like a jinx or
something

:-D

"Nedra" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> Thanks for the information, guys. I appreciate it ...

[Bob in PA]

"LeeAnne" > wrote in message
...
> If I know I need to catch fish in a day or two I'll put the fish net in
the
> tank and leave it there. They get used to it and it makes it easier to
> simply whip the net up when the correct fish swims above it. :-)

Best way to catch a pleco is with your hands. Sometimes they get caught in
the net when the thrash around. When you catch them with your hands, you
should do it with a moderately tight gripe, cause these guys are strong.

Bob


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[Anne Lurie]

Nedra, you'll surely get a laugh out of this -- until I saw the replies to
your question, I always thought people spoke about pl*co because it was a
cussword!

As you can probably guess, I spend way too much time in newsgroups and know
nothing whatsoever about fish!

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC


"Nedra" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> ? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
>
> Nedra
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
> http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

[Anne Lurie]

Nedra, you'll surely get a laugh out of this -- until I saw the replies to
your question, I always thought people spoke about pl*co because it was a
cussword!

As you can probably guess, I spend way too much time in newsgroups and know
nothing whatsoever about fish!

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC


"Nedra" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> ? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
>
> Nedra
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
> http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

[Nedra]

Ohhh, Annie ;-) Cute. As for plecos...
I inherited one .. it got too cold & died.
I did not like the way it
harrassed the pretty koi I also inherited. The koi
is out in the main pond .. doing wonderfully well now
that the pleco is out of the picture.

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"Anne Lurie" > wrote in message
. com...
> Nedra, you'll surely get a laugh out of this -- until I saw the replies
to
> your question, I always thought people spoke about pl*co because it was a
> cussword!
>
> As you can probably guess, I spend way too much time in newsgroups and
know
> nothing whatsoever about fish!
>
> Anne Lurie
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> "Nedra" > wrote in message
> nk.net...
> > ? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
> >
> > Nedra
> > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
> > http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118
>
>
>

[Nedra]

Ohhh, Annie ;-) Cute. As for plecos...
I inherited one .. it got too cold & died.
I did not like the way it
harrassed the pretty koi I also inherited. The koi
is out in the main pond .. doing wonderfully well now
that the pleco is out of the picture.

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"Anne Lurie" > wrote in message
. com...
> Nedra, you'll surely get a laugh out of this -- until I saw the replies
to
> your question, I always thought people spoke about pl*co because it was a
> cussword!
>
> As you can probably guess, I spend way too much time in newsgroups and
know
> nothing whatsoever about fish!
>
> Anne Lurie
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> "Nedra" > wrote in message
> nk.net...
> > ? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
> >
> > Nedra
> > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
> > http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118
>
>
>

[mad]

but anne--to some of us it is!
mad
--
The word "bipartisan" usually means some larger-than-usual
deception is being carried out.
George Carlin

> From: "Anne Lurie" >
> Organization: Road Runner - NC
> Newsgroups: rec.ponds
> Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:28:05 GMT
> Subject: Re: my Pl*co behavior (g)
>
> Nedra, you'll surely get a laugh out of this -- until I saw the replies to
> your question, I always thought people spoke about pl*co because it was a
> cussword!
>
> As you can probably guess, I spend way too much time in newsgroups and know
> nothing whatsoever about fish!
>
> Anne Lurie
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> "Nedra" > wrote in message
> nk.net...
>> ? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
>>
>> Nedra
>> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
>> http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118
>
>
>



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[mad]

but anne--to some of us it is!
mad
--
The word "bipartisan" usually means some larger-than-usual
deception is being carried out.
George Carlin

> From: "Anne Lurie" >
> Organization: Road Runner - NC
> Newsgroups: rec.ponds
> Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:28:05 GMT
> Subject: Re: my Pl*co behavior (g)
>
> Nedra, you'll surely get a laugh out of this -- until I saw the replies to
> your question, I always thought people spoke about pl*co because it was a
> cussword!
>
> As you can probably guess, I spend way too much time in newsgroups and know
> nothing whatsoever about fish!
>
> Anne Lurie
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> "Nedra" > wrote in message
> nk.net...
>> ? Why are we not spelling out the word Pleco?
>>
>> Nedra
>> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
>> http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118
>
>
>



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[Denise]

The first few years I had fish tanks, I always had a pleco or two to
keep the tanks clean. They are like "mini-hoovers". Fascinating fish to
watch, especially the way they suck along the sides of the tank and swim
upside down on water surface to feed. I always had some lettuce or
spinach leaves on clip inside tanks for them. I never had one in a pond.
As already mentioned, not a good idea in zone 5.

I always named my plecos Mick Jagger or Steve Tyler (those big lips LOL)

Denise

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[Denise]

The first few years I had fish tanks, I always had a pleco or two to
keep the tanks clean. They are like "mini-hoovers". Fascinating fish to
watch, especially the way they suck along the sides of the tank and swim
upside down on water surface to feed. I always had some lettuce or
spinach leaves on clip inside tanks for them. I never had one in a pond.
As already mentioned, not a good idea in zone 5.

I always named my plecos Mick Jagger or Steve Tyler (those big lips LOL)

Denise

Visit my gardens:

http://web1.in4web.com/mtcdrc