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Why do the plecos in my fish tank keep dying2007-11-24 23:43:54

I had a plecostemus in my freshwater fishtank for years, and it recently died. I bought another, so I wouldn't accumulate too much algae, but it promptly died too. Then a third one lived for only a week in my tank. There's enough algae and decay in the tank to keep them nourished, and my chemical, PH, and heavy metal levels are all on target. What tank condition would kill off plecos so consistently, while all my other fish are alive and healthy, and the tank's bio level is well adjusted? Any thoughts?

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Try searching or posting your question here. They'd probably have a better answer for you, and know what to ask you.

http://www.plecofanatics.com/

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thats strange how are the temps those are tough fish I don't understand that one

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I'm sure you need to feed them "algae disk". These sink to the bottom of the tank. The pleco's come out to feed on them after you put them in. These are good because most tanks don't have enough algae for them to have a good diet. Try this. I think you'll have much better luck.

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Try going to the catfish site below they have forums going on 24/7.

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It is very likely that this is not your fault. It might be that the shipment of Plecos that your local fish shop is selling are sick or just stunned by mal treated shipment. Try acclimatising you pleco for a few hours before letting him loose in your tank. Put the bag in the water and slowly add some of your tanks water over a period of a couple of hours to minimize stress.

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How high is your ammonia, nitrities & nitrates in that tank?

The only other consideration might be that the temperature might be a bit too high for them.