Bristle nose plecos

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Texas0311
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Bristle nose plecos

Post by Texas0311 »

Ok all I have a bit of an issue I have several viraties of that we raise and recently when my fry get to a certain size they just go belly up any ideas would be great and thanks in advance
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Re: Bristle nose plecos

Post by smitty »

Are you sure they are getting enough food. From my experience once plecos get weak trying to feed becomes 10x harder.
150gal- No Plecos; 3 AC 110 P.Filters; 2 AC P.Heads; Eheim2217, 2260
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210gal- Plecos (5): L014 (2), L050; 4 AC P.Filters; 2AC P.Heads; Eheim 2250,2262; Fluval FX5;
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Re: Bristle nose plecos

Post by pleconut »

They are also sensitive to high nitrates. I don't know if this is an issue with yours though.
Thanks Teresa
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