How Stubborn Are Plecos

[Maxta]

No questions, no advice needed.

Just thought id post how stubborn plecos are.

It was easy catching my BN plecos, but when i tried putting them in my temporary makeshift tank, they just wouldnt let go, i even lifted the net out the water and they still stuck to it. I had to give it a shake for a while before they eventually let go.

My clown pleco on the other hand, what a nightmare catching him, hes smart, i dont like to be rough so it was very hard catching him, and then when i did he jumped out of the net back into the tank

Then when i came to add him to the makeshift tank, he wouldnt let go either, more stubborn than the BN's.

Just thought id share my experience!

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

It was easy catching my BN plecos, but when i tried putting them in my temporary makeshift tank, they just wouldnt let go, i even lifted the net out the water and they still stuck to it. I had to give it a shake for a while before they eventually let go.

A lot of plecos can develop a very bristly skin as they mature, sometimes these bristles can cause the fish to become stuck to the net, so its posible that this was the case with your BN's which seemingly would not let go of the net.

 

[Maxta]

Oh never knew that, i just thought they were stubborn little gits.

Theyre only babies (i believe), theyre about 3cm long if that.

 

[indigoj]

Try catching them in a plastic mug or jug, that is easier.

 

[kamber]

Try catching them in a plastic mug or jug, that is easier.

Agreed. I always get mine in a big bowl, they are easily damaged if feisty when netted.