View Full Version : Sick Pl*co?! HELP!!
cb93lx
05-28-2003, 5:07 PM
My common pl*co has gotten a huge belly over the past couple of days! It's the only one I have and I feed him algae wafers! I haven't fed him any fresh greens, so could that be the problem? He's hasn't been eating at all lately and he just hangs around in the corner at the bottom! Please help and thank you!!
ChilDawg
05-28-2003, 5:14 PM
Has he been pooping any? It sounds like constipation, and leafy greens would help that...
OrionGirl
05-28-2003, 5:41 PM
Fresh peas would be even better--not all veggies will help along.
ChilDawg
05-28-2003, 5:50 PM
Sorry 'bout that...OG is right as always!
cb93lx
05-28-2003, 6:27 PM
Thanks a lot! I'll give the peas a try! Is that all it could be though? I just want to make sure so I can keep a lookout for anything else.
polkadot
05-29-2003, 7:29 AM
If they had bloated stomach it could mean internal parasites....
cb93lx
05-29-2003, 2:17 PM
Well, sad to say but my Egyore died this morning. I fed him some peas last night like suggested but he didn't eat them and I found him this morning. :( Next time I'll pay more attention and feed him fresh veggies in the beginning. Thanks for the vice though!
OrionGirl
05-29-2003, 2:20 PM
Sorry to hear of his passing.
It is important to feed a variety of foods, at all times. Many plecos require woody sources as well--driftwood works well. It's best to just feed a variety of foods all the time, than to try to correct a deficiency quickly.
cb93lx
05-29-2003, 3:07 PM
Well said OG! Thanks for your help! I'll be looking for another one soon. I miss my Eygore.:(