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Do Plecos need a filter, pump and heater2007-11-24 23:11:20

do plecos need any of those heaters and stuff. Will they eat other fishes leftovers or only algae. when do you feed them and how much do you have to feed it. are they easy to take care of and do they go well with mollies

Answers:

Plecos are tropical fish and therefore yes, they do need filters, heaters and allt hat other stuff. They are just a specialized fish that eats fromt he bottom and can rasp algae from rocks when food is lean. They should be fed a proper diet like any other fish.

MM

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yes pleccos need a tank with heat, filter, and pump. they do not eat other fish waste but will eat any food that isn't eaten, and algae. you should also be feeding it veggie tablets once a day because they cant live off of the algae your tank produces alone. they will get along fine with the mollies

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Plecos do need a filter, pump, heater, air circulation etc. They are bottom feeders that will eat algae that grows naturally in your tank.

You can purchase algae wafers at your local pet store to feed them in case there is not a sufficient amount of algae growing in your tank. Depending on the size of your pleco, you can feed 1 - 2 wafers a day.

Good luck!

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They have all the requirements of a tropical fish. That includes heaters and filters. Also, these fish can get huge 12-24 inches and need a large tank to keep them. At least a 55 gallon tank would be best. (some species do not get this large and stay around the 4 inch mark)