|
|
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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 |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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 |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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 ... |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
"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 -- Http://trains99.tripod.com Click on the My Pond Link under Places to Go |
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 |
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 |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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 |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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 |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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: 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 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
my Pl*co behavior (g)
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: 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 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
| All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:45 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
FishKeepingBanter.com