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There are two ways. You should do both.
The easy way is to buy a bag of algae wafers and drop a few of them in the tank every day.
The better way is to get a zucchini and split it in half lengthwise. Weight it and drop it in the tank.
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How to feed a plecostomus?
plecostomus what do you feed it
What is the scientific name of the fish plecostomus?
A Plecostomus is a Tropical Fish from South America. They are often called "Sucker Fish" because they are seen sucking on the glass. They feed mainly on algae and/or algae wafers when they are kept as pets.
What are examples of algae eaters?
Mollys, Swordtails, Platties, Sucking catfish, Bristlenose catfish, Kissing gourami, and Plecostomus are all enthusiastic algae eaters. There are heaps more but too many to mention here.
What are types of algae?
Pleco - Suckermouth catfish , Siamese Algae Eater, Albino Algae Eater , Ancistrus - Bristlenose pleco ,Oto Catfish , Plecostomus ( Very aggressive and go well with Oscar ) All algae eaters go well with Oscars.
What is a tropical plecostomus?
A tropical Plecostomus is a type of catfish in the Plecostomus family, that lives in the tropical Americas (mostly South America).
Do Brislenose Catfish have jaws?
"Bristlenose Catfish" or Plecostomus (Plecos for short) have an upper jaw but no teeth rather a sucker like mouth that uses a small flap of flesh to open and close while they pump water threw creating a suction effect that allows them to feed on algae and even dead animals. They are opportunistic scavenger. Larger ones will even become predatory if able to catch food like all catfish they are omnivorousness.
Can guppies be with brisslenoses?
Guppies are compatible with Bristlenose catfish, the bristlenose being one of a few catfish that can live with guppies because of the guppies' water.
Do you have to have a plecostomus in your fish tank?
no but they are popular for their appetite for algae. if you do get a plecostomus be warned that they grow to about 2 feet long
Will a Rainbow Shark eat a piece of lettuce or cucumber?
They are bottom dwellers and will eat bits of dried food that has sunk to the bottom of the tank. They are omnivores and obviously prefer their food fresh like all other fish. They are NOT Vegetarian or Algae Eaters so lettuce and cucumber are not on their list of yummy things to eat. Plecostomus sp. like Bristlenose algae eaters will love that kind of fare. If you wish to give your Rainbow Shark a treat, feed it some live tubifex or red or blackworms
How many fry do bristlenose catfish have?
81
Is a plecostomus a fish?
Yes.
What are the other uses of plecostomus?
Plecostomus are fun fish in an aquarium, they eat algae and grow over a foot long.
