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jkh772 · 06-13-2007, 10:55 AM

i don't know why but i can't keep any plecos in my tank, they usually die in a week or two. i have a commuity tank, 36 gallon with some tetras, danios, and rainbows. I looks like there is plenty of algae, so i've never supplemented with discs. whenever i get a pleco, it starts cleaning up the algae of the driftwood, walls, and plants, but after a week or so, it just hides under my driftwood, and then dies a week or so later. The other fish all appear healthy, but my algae eaters never last very long. any thoughts? Thanks.

06-13-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
jkh772 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	my poor plecos i don't know why but i can't keep any plecos in my tank, they usually die in a week or two. i have a commuity tank, 36 gallon with some tetras, danios, and rainbows. I looks like there is plenty of algae, so i've never supplemented with discs. whenever i get a pleco, it starts cleaning up the algae of the driftwood, walls, and plants, but after a week or so, it just hides under my driftwood, and then dies a week or so later. The other fish all appear healthy, but my algae eaters never last very long. any thoughts? Thanks.