pleco

  1. M

    Parasitization Plecos in Quarantine

    Hi everybody how can i Parasitization my new plecos in Quarantine tank? These plecos will go in my Discus tank, therfore i could parasitization from Hexamita and other parasit before moving to main tank. can use metronidazol or some like product such as Seachem Metroplex for Plecos? please guide me
  2. N

    Stopping algae growth on white sand?

    What's the best way to preemptively stop algae growth on white sand? I'll be using bright light. Plecos? UV? 6 hours of light a day? Thanks - Nick
  3. AG458

    Is This Fin Rot?

    So I noticed that the dorsal fin and tail of my common pleco seem to be torn on the edges. I've seen other threads describing similar symptoms with other fish. I'm not sure if he's getting picked on or if it's how he moves against my decor, and I'm also not sure if it's something I should worry...
  4. TheMoneyTank(TMT)

    Opinions on these tank stocking ideas

    I have a 200 litre 45UK gallon aquarium I will divide it into 3 compartments a 20gallon area, 15 gallon area and a 10 gallon area I was thinking the following but open to more unusual ideas 20 gallon (option 1) X2 keyhole cichlids/rams don't know X15 cardinal tetras X2 angelfish (Peru altum)...
  5. G

    Noob in Ohio!

    So I've got a Dragon Goby, 2 Angelfish, 1 Pleco, 1 Pictus Catfish, and a Crowntail Beta. Betta? Hmm... but anyways they are all doing great together. What size tank should I be looking at for an end product here? Substrate? I want a really natural lookIng tank. Thanks guiseeeeeee
  6. F

    Cleaning up after a messy oscar

    This is my first post here so I hope it's in the right category. I've got my first big fish. A 12 inch oscar. He was a little bit of a rescue amd impulse buy as the fish store couldn't get him to eat. He is temporarily in a 40 gallon tank and I do daily water changes (about 50 percent) Temp...
  7. K

    Large Pleco in CT

    Hello! I have a pleco that's grown too big for my 30 gal tank, and he needs a new home. I don't want to bring him to a petco or something, I want to know he's going to a good home. If anyone in Connecticut would like to take him in, please let me know. He's about 11 inches (way too big for my...
  8. AG458

    Nocturnal-only pleco?

    Hi guys- I bought a small pleco a while back-around 2 1/2 inches long-and he enjoys staying in the one cave (so far) in my tank. However, that's all he does during the day. He NEVER comes out. The only time he came out was the day I put him in my tank; he also only comes out at night. Is this...
  9. F

    June 21 current Monster Updated Stock List~

    BELOW IS OUR CURRENT STOCK LIST~! WE SHIP VIA FEDEX & CARGO ! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR WEEKLY UPDATE ! https://www.facebook.com/monsteraquariuminc/ 5-6" Goliath Tiger fish $155 6" Dewata Borneo Giant gourami ( red) $500 8" True Red Gar $600 3" Tiger Scats #120 10-12" Platinum Allgiator gar...
  10. M

    Time to Max Size in Africans (mostly)

    Hello! I was curious if anyone could shed some light on the following... Typical time to reach max size for blue dolphin cichlid? Typical time to reach max size for yellow lab? Typical time to reach full size for red top zebra? Typical time to reach full size for red empress? Typical time...
  11. Fishpony

    Mysterious Koi Death

    Hello everyone! Today one of my ~10 inch koi recently died to an unknown cause. All the other koi are doing fine and eating with vigor. This koi was doing perfect yesterday and was eating well, but when i found it dead on one side of the body it was almost descaled, while the other side was...
  12. Dgmannn412

    adonis pleco acanthicus adonis

    I think I have an Adonis pleco. I don't know much aside from "there supposed to loose there spots when they mature"??? The specimen that i posses has no such dissapearing spots. All of the photos that look close to mine are not close at all. They have colored patches of skin. My fish has white...
  13. Y

    Re-homing 3 Common Plecos. Need bigger homes!

    My mom and I collectively have 3 plecos, I have 2, and she has 1. They will outgrow their tanks and we have no current means of acquiring a big enough tank for them, especially 3. 2 are in a 29 gallon, and 1 is in a 39 gallon tank. These are obviously not adequate tank sizes for these plecos...
  14. River lake

    FS-SHOVELNOSE CATFISH-Los Angeles, CA - PICK UP ONLY

    I have two hybrid catfish about 13 inch long. $100 each which is what I Paid for. If interested text or call 8182091799 thanks I'm located in San Fernando Valley 20 minutes north west of Los Angeles.
  15. F

    Wanted: Best place to buy L 333 super white

    Dear fora, and thanks for letting me in b-) My dad and I really want these beautiful little monsters; L333 hypancistrus super white. So we need to know, where to find them, best breed, feeded and ofc really awesome DNA. We are okay, if we have to buy them around EU, but please help us, find...
  16. S

    Death wish or happiness?

    I've had a African cichlid (assorted African tank at petsmart) in a 5g all by himself for two years. The cichlid is light blueish/purplish and about 2" long. I wish I knew what I know now before I bought him. Anyways I have a 20g long tank with only a green phantom pleco, he's about 5-6.5" and...
  17. M

    Pleco with no eyes? Help!!

    Hi guys, I've never posted on here but I really hope you can help me. I found a pleco today at my lfs with no eyes, its about 7 inches long. Im not sure if hes an albino or what- I'm going to try and upload a picture, but I wanted to ask if you guys thought he might be OK in my community tank...
  18. T

    Pleco ID

    Can somebody please ID this pleco and accurate price for it? Thanks
  19. Mr. Ritter

    What is in my tank?! The Infamous "Common Pleco" Debacle

    NOTICE: This article concerns the identity of a store bought 'Common Pleco', they need tanks greater than 100 Gallons and must have a diverse diet, good water quality, and plenty of personal space to be happy. Hey guys, been a few years since last I posted but years of research I'm finally...
  20. jamntoast

    Christmas present to myself. L273

    Picked this guy (or girl) up today. Pretty excited, first time keeping a pseuda, so I thought I'd share. It will go into the Tapajos Biotope in my sig once it's done quarantine. It's still small, only about 3.5"
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