Where's Percy?

[Aquascaper]

I planted some plants (funny that) in my tank on saturday and disturbed a lot of sediment and the tank went very cloudy. I also had to move a few decorations around at the same time and now...............

No Golden Nugget Plec!!!!!!!!

I have seen everyone else including percys friend Beano (Clown Plec) and Bob (Bamboo Shrimp) who are usually the ones hiding. The water cleared after an hour or so and i looked last night with all the lights out and even put in some treats to try and lure him out but couldn't find him.
I've checked the filter box but he's nowhere to be seen. I know that some people don't see their plecs for days at a time but Percy was normally out playing in the bubble stream with the lights on.

Any help/reassurance would be appreciated

 

[Aquascaper]

No need to bother, he's dead.

 

[BronzeWolf]

Agh im sorry to hear that, I wonder how that happened?

 

[Aquascaper]

He got trapped between the filter box and the gravel

I now have at least 1 inch clearance all round

 

[Earthgirl]

AAaaawwwwh,
bad day for plecs

 

[Aquascaper]

Well i've found a friend for my remaining plec..............another golden nugget. This time a queen golden nugget (aparently more contrast between the black and yellow), he's been in the tank for 4 hours and is happily munching on some peeled grapes
He's 3" so hopefully i won't lose this one

 

[HotStuffGal]

Aww So Sorry I lost a Pleco once and I was quite upset, Well Hope your new Pleco is well and Good Luck!! ~Scarlett

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Aquascaper

I'm so sorry to learn of your loss.

Please let us know how your new one is settling in.

 

[SirMinion]

..and is happily munching on some peeled grapes

Peeled Grapes? excellent idea!

always on the lookout for new foods for the fishies.

My Hairy guys (ansictrus) are in for a treat tomorrow!

..Sorry for your loss. That sucks.