freshwater plants question

"Tara Legale" wrote in message
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Your tank is lovely. The goldfish looks like a "redcap." :-)
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"Reel McKoi" wrote
Your tank is lovely. The goldfish looks like a "redcap." :-)


Yes he technically is a red cap, but without much cap. I've tried different
foods and he has never developed a big cap and he is 5 years old.

My new problem is my pleco is having a huge feest on my Val plants. I need
thoughts on any types of plants Plecos won't eat. I'm guessing the onions
are probably safe, and so far no interest in the swords. Any experience
with this? I really want to keep live plants.

"Tara Legale" wrote in message
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"Reel McKoi" wrote
Your tank is lovely. The goldfish looks like a "redcap." :-)


Yes he technically is a red cap, but without much cap. I've tried
different foods and he has never developed a big cap and he is 5 years
old.

My new problem is my pleco is having a huge feest on my Val plants. I
need thoughts on any types of plants Plecos won't eat. I'm guessing the
onions are probably safe, and so far no interest in the swords. Any
experience with this? I really want to keep live plants.
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I can't help you there as my plecos don't eat the plants, just the algae and
a pellet or two. They also rasp on the driftwood. I have the regular pleco
and the small clown pleco. What have you been feeding the pleco before you
put the plants in the tank? Is he now unwilling to eat what he ate before?
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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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"Reel McKoi" wrote
What have you been feeding the pleco before you put the plants in the
tank? Is he now unwilling to eat what he ate before?


He was eating flakes them fell down, but mostly algae wafers. He still eats
the wafers overnight. And I do see him cleaning the glass a lot, but
that's problably when he is already full of Vals. If he doesn't
bother my swords and onions, I'll get more of them I guess.

"Tara Legale" wrote in message
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"Reel McKoi" wrote
What have you been feeding the pleco before you put the plants in the
tank? Is he now unwilling to eat what he ate before?


He was eating flakes them fell down, but mostly algae wafers. He still
eats the wafers overnight. And I do see him cleaning the glass a lot,
but that's problably when he is already full of Vals. If he
doesn't bother my swords and onions, I'll get more of them I guess.
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You may want to think about trading him in for a few otos aka otocinclus
(sp?) . They stay small and eat only algae.
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RM....
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rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
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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.

"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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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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Tara Legale wrote:

"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.


As someone else said, be sure you have some algae, although I have seen mine
feed on algae wafers. I guess it's a case of some will, some won't.

You may or may not ever see the otos. Even with 4 or more, mine tend to hide
and only come out when it's really dark. In other tanks, I've had them come
out in the daytime.

Also, be aware that otos are infamous for dying with no reason.

I got some albino cory catfish for my 40G and they stay active most of the
time. They don't eat algae, but they do keep the bottom clean of uneaten
food. And since they're white, I can find them :-).

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It's turtles, all the way down

Stop eating the fish food TAra and start losing weight you fat assed
bimbo Sure must suck to be named CArol Gulley or TAra
Legale.......two freaking dumbass morons........One throwoing out
erroneous info the other sucking up any info plus all the food she can
get her hands on......as wellas anyhting else she can put in her
mouth. 4'8" and #350+ pounds is quite a hefty hog to say the
least.......Long time since you seen your toes or wiped your own ass
huh? Must suck wearing tents for a dress

Must just suck to be named TAra Legale or CArol Gulley

Did CArol talk yo into getting yur ovaries cut out yet so yu can be
just like her.........she knows a cheap cut rate back alley doc that
does it cheap! Bet he could do some Lipo on your fat ass as well/






On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:08:37 GMT, "Tara Legale"
wrote:

"Reel McKoi" wrote
Your tank is lovely. The goldfish looks like a "redcap." :-)


Yes he technically is a red cap, but without much cap. I've tried different
foods and he has never developed a big cap and he is 5 years old.

My new problem is my pleco is having a huge feest on my Val plants. I need
thoughts on any types of plants Plecos won't eat. I'm guessing the onions
are probably safe, and so far no interest in the swords. Any experience
with this? I really want to keep live plants.





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