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fishboy · 06-24-2001, 03:20 PM

on 06/13/01 at 16:56:38)Kristin wrote: *

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If I were you I would NOT get a pleco!!!! they will get 3 feet long!! get an oto or a siamese algae eater. they do a good job and they are also small tank friendly. i think a zebra pleco is the only one that will stay 3 or 4 inches, and all the other ones get at least 2 feet. i have seen it myself! big as my arm! *
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Actually Kristin Zebra plecs are the only kind that prefers meat over greens. SO don't get a Zebra pleco if you want it to eat your algae they are more scavengers than grazers. Plus they are sooooooooooo expensive
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06-24-2001, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishboy Super Fish Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,565	Re: How do I keep a pleco alive for more than a mo on 06/13/01 at 16:56:38)Kristin wrote: * __________________________________________________ ________________________ If I were you I would NOT get a pleco!!!! they will get 3 feet long!! get an oto or a siamese algae eater. they do a good job and they are also small tank friendly. i think a zebra pleco is the only one that will stay 3 or 4 inches, and all the other ones get at least 2 feet. i have seen it myself! big as my arm! * __________________________________________________ _________________________ Actually Kristin Zebra plecs are the only kind that prefers meat over greens. SO don't get a Zebra pleco if you want it to eat your algae they are more scavengers than grazers. Plus they are sooooooooooo expensive 8) __________________ There is a light at the end of every tunnel, just pray it isn't a train. ----Ragin Algae---- Angel - Vocals C-Man - Drums fishboy - Lead Guitar Loach - Bass guitar Pooky - triangle Featuring the #1 hit single "Stacys Mom"!