So i recirved a 6 inch royal Pleco last Tuesday and he seems healthy and fine he swims around appears to be rasping on drift wood as well as the glass and rock but I have not been able to get him to eat or even show interest in any food. So is he still just getting used to his new environment? I’ve tried throwing pellets in the tank as well as algae wafers and blanched pieces of cucumber and he doesn’t seem to notice any of it. I’m worried that he’s not going to get Enough to eat Just off of the algae in the tank. Once he has more or less cleaned up the algae in the tank can I expect he will begin to accept food? the only other thing I have in the tank are 2 Oscar’s that are about 5 inches and they totally leave him alone end he doesn’t seem even remotely bothered by them and their in A 180g tank.
Need help with my royal pleco!
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The Royal Pleco probably still adjusting to it's new environment. Maybe skip a day or two and offer the food.
It’s normal for plecos in general to take some time acclimating to a new tank. Especially if the new aquarium is substantially different from the previous one. It will likely take a few weeks to really settle down and get comfy. Check water quality (very important) and your fish’s overall appearance which is also important.
