I have a pleco in a ten-gallon tank and he spends most of his time hiding under a rock. Is this normal?
2006-11-22 03:39:05 · 12 answers · asked by Proximo83 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Plecos like to feed at night and generally try to hide during the day. Mine loves algae and algae Tablets. Someday your Pleco, if it is the common type will outgrow a 10 gallon tank. Don't worry about it hiding, for them it's natural.
2006-11-22 06:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by redbass 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
plecos spend most their time hiding. it's the 10 gallon part that concerns me. plecos get BIG, too big for a 10 gallon. ottos are a better choice for that size tank. They don't get big at all and do well in groups!
2006-11-22 14:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by timesdragonfly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for them to hide a lot but depending on what kind of pleco it is, the tank is going to be too small.
2006-11-22 15:13:50 · answer #3 · answered by fish lips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal. It sleeps during the day. You'll see it come out at night, hope that's the time you feed it also!
What kind of pleco is it?
Some grow up to 2 feet long, especiall the common ones.
2006-11-22 18:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by rahimj_27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely! Plecos are shy fish. They are also nocturnal, meaning if it's too bright or active, they will not come out. In fact, you might not see it for a couple days (happens to me. I wouldn't see it for 2 or 3 days at a time, most was 5).
2006-11-22 12:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They can supposedly get really big but if he is under like 5 inches hes fine in there but be prepared to have to buy a bigger tank if needed
2006-11-22 17:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plecos are shy fish, and noctural as well. He's healthy if he spends his days chillin'. Wait for nighttime, switch off the light, and then watch him. He'll probably come out and become active if he doesn't know you're watching him.
2006-11-22 11:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by ladyelfoftherings 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very normal. Plecos aren't very active or sociable. As long as he's eating and not being bothered by other fish, he will be fine.
2006-11-22 11:45:06 · answer #8 · answered by texastailfeathers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep. I have one too and he hides in a little cave I have in the aquarium. The only time he comes out is at night to eat.
2006-11-22 11:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, normal...maybe there's just nothing to suck up! Pleckos also prefer the dark, explaining why he hides.
2006-11-22 13:24:54 · answer #10 · answered by az270890 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋