My Plec (pic)

[-Deano-]

Just Got A New Camera, And Saw My Plec Out So I Took A Snap Of Him. Sure Hes Not The Most Rare Or Good Looking Plec In The World But I Like Him! You Might Have Seen My Betta In The Betta Part Of The Site Too.

 

[LisaLQ]

He's lovely! He's a common plec though, so you might need a tank upgrade in a month or two

 

[-Deano-]

Ive Had Him For 10 Months And He Hasnt Grown At All That Confuses Me Because My Mates Plec Grew To 6 Inches Lol

 

[KathyM]

I think it might be because without realising it (and no offence intended at all) his growth is stunted from being in too small a tank. He's one of the most commons species sold as a "common plec" (liposarcus pardalis) and should grow way in excess of a foot, given the proper care and tank size.

He's going to need a 4ft x 18" x 18" as a very bare minimum (bigger would be better), and ASAP if he's stunted, as it will start to affect his health and ultimately he could die.

If a more suitable tank can't be obtained for him soon, it's probably best to return him to the LFS and find something more suitably sized for your tank (otocinclus would be good).

 

[-Deano-]

^^No Offence Taken, In Fact The Opposite, Thanks For The Advice, And No I Cant Get A Smaler Tank So I May Take Him Back. But My Friend Has The Exact Same Tank Size (68 Litres) So I Cant See Why Mine Has Not Grown Properly. He Doesnt Even Clean His Tank Lol I Feel Sorry For All The Fish In It. He Has A Goldfish, A Common Carp, Guppies (Which The Carp Eats Now And Again) And A Few Others Including A Plec. It Amazes Me. Anyway Thanks For Your Help

 

[KathyM]

Well thank God you're not ollowing in your mates footsteps - you sound like you're making far more responsible decisions than him Best of luck with everything!

 

[paul_219]

IN what size of tank is ur pleco?

 

[-Deano-]

Lol Thanks Again Kathy

And Paul Its 60cm x 30cm x 30cm