First time tank Pictures - 35 gal with barbs

[ccg]

Barbs feeding:

 

[ccg]

Pleco eating:

 

[SPLiSH]

Yep, he looks like a sailfin plec to me. Is that pumpkin he's eating? Looks like he's enjoying it!

 

[Mr Miagi]

It looks like rockmelon to me.

 

[SPLiSH]

Rockmelon? That's an interesting idea... I've only ever fed veggies, never fruit. It's a cute plec, anyway.

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

im liking the tank!

 

[balasgouramisandlemontetras]

looks like sweet pataetoe to me

 

[nuttyfishgirl]

how often should a common pleco be fed fresh veggies ???

 

[ccg]

He is eatign sweet potato's in that picture. I feed my plec veggies almost daily, usually he just gets cucummber or peas, but I was spoling him today

As for how often I'm not to sure raelly, but I make sure my pleco gets some solid meals of fresh veg throughout the week.

 

[MXPX4318]

ccg you'll get better pics (no flash reflection) if you hold the camera above where you're trying to take the picture and aim down on the focus point
see no flash reflection:
http/img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/MXPX4318/IMG_0993.jpg

also try and find a "flourecent lighting" setting on your camera and maybe try some shots with the room lights off and just the tank lights and no flash for shots like this:
http/img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/MXPX4318/1e217caf.jpg

best of luck,
Phillip

 

[ccg]

MXPX4318, I appreciate the tips. I'll have to give that a try. Wish i had that thing called common sense, but oh well.

 

[canarsie11]

I love that wood!

 

[andyj]

Cracking looking tank mate

As for the Pleco, I'd disagree with both options suggested above.... From the pic it looks like it's only got 9 spines in it's dorsal fin, ruling out a Sailfin (13 spines) and if it hasn't grown much in 12 months, it kinda rules out a Common......

As for what it actually is... haven't got a clue !!!