Is there a special net for plecos?
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No this is my first big tank. I use to work at a Petsmart (I know, I know) so I know quite a bit about fish care. I'm also an aquatic bio major so fish are my thing. I'm just hoping all goes smoothly with the tank setup. I'm planning on using Bio-Spira to cycle so I will hopefully be getting the fish on the weekend.
I use a bowl for Plecos, especially my busy noses. Their bristles would be a mess in a net. They would get hurt for sure!
I am actually looking for a new home for my Sail Fin Pleco. He is BEAUTIFUL. I really hate to give him up, but I cannot supply the size tank he needs. He is in a 45 gallon, long right now. If you live in Southern California and are interested in my pleco, please let me know.
I am actually looking for a new home for my Sail Fin Pleco. He is BEAUTIFUL. I really hate to give him up, but I cannot supply the size tank he needs. He is in a 45 gallon, long right now. If you live in Southern California and are interested in my pleco, please let me know.
If there is a net that they cannot get tangled in I have never come across one. I find that the bigger hole nets are much easier to get them out of...They still get tangled but you don't have to cut the net to get them out.
For larger plecs use your hand. You gently push the plec down into the gravel wile slipping your thumb under their nose, then lift them by their face.
You may or may not be able to keep the oscar and green terror together. But it sounds like you have a good plan for trying. Just make sure you have a backup plan if things go south.
Like pc said royals are VERY messy. Combine that with the big cichlids..filtration filtration filtration! But at least you are starting out wile they are small so you can add filters as time passes.
For larger plecs use your hand. You gently push the plec down into the gravel wile slipping your thumb under their nose, then lift them by their face.
You may or may not be able to keep the oscar and green terror together. But it sounds like you have a good plan for trying. Just make sure you have a backup plan if things go south.
Like pc said royals are VERY messy. Combine that with the big cichlids..filtration filtration filtration! But at least you are starting out wile they are small so you can add filters as time passes.
I can tell you..no it wont. The thing to remember when keeping a royal is Mechanical filtration is the most important filtration. The mess they make will take several filters to keep the tank clean. But if you get a young one, you can add to the tank as it grows. Fortunately royals are pretty slow growers. So you should have plenty of time.
I know I'm a little late on posting this as you are now looking at getting a L007, but others who read this may learn something.
I know I'm a little late on posting this as you are now looking at getting a L007, but others who read this may learn something.
Well the L007 isn't for certain yet. If I can find a royal I like I'd take it over the vampire. I'm just having trouble finding them. But thank you for letting me know about the filtration. I share the tank with my boyfriend and we've already discussed the possibilty of adding anouther filter in the future.