Strange pleco Behaviour

[Zenn]

My pleco kleeps darting to the surface and then shooting back down after taking whats looks like a glup of air, i can safely ay that my tank is well oxygenated but why does he keep doing this? Is it a sign of illness or something, because i hope not i only bought him today, somebody explain please

 

[WILDER]

Normal behavour mine do it, if you are worried just test stats, but they do go to the top fast for a gulp of air.

 

[Zenn]

Oh ok, thanks, hats settle me down abit knowing he is fine...

It actually rather amusing...

My SAE and my pleco (bristlenose) are sticking together like parent and child, funny and freaky since they are two completely different species

 

[Oddball]

Most Catfish are able to absorb atmospheric oxygen in their intestinal tract and they can use it times of dire need. Howevber, some species of catfish use it on a regular basiss even when in good water conditions, corries are really good examples for this case. Sit back and relax, enjoy his odd antics as hes fine, some plecs even do it on a habitual bassis