"Tara Legale" wrote in message
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"Reel McKoi" wrote
You may want to think about trading him in for a few otos aka otocinclus
(sp?) . They stay small and eat only algae.


Thank you for the tip. I live in Wisconsin and I'll call Foster & Smith
tomorrow and see if they have them in their local store to buy. I have a
co-worker at work with a tank, I can probably bring the Pleco there as I'm
sure F&S won't trade it.
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Make sure when you replace it, if you replace it, that you get either otos
(get at least two) or a plec that stays small. My 3" clown plecs are the
same size after a year. They do need something to hide behind to feel
secure. A upright piece of shale would do. Also, wait until you have some
algae for them to feed on if you do get otos. I've never had them willing to
eat anything but algae.
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