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secuono
10-14-2009, 5:19 PM
I have a 4IN Pleco, he has lived with the same driftwood and rocks with no issues. I just moved him into the new 120g, just sand, plants and same 2 rocks and wood. Wtf is wrong with him and how do I fix it?? Last time I saw him was 2 days ago and he was fine. He is still acting like his normal self.
'Mustangboy' tried to help me, but with no luck.
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ianab
10-14-2009, 5:26 PM
Tankmates?

Possibly wounds inflicted by another pleco. When they fight the jab each other in the guts with the defensive spines on each side of their head.

Just a theory.

Ian

secuono
10-14-2009, 5:41 PM
120g tank, 10 1.5-2IN Black Skirt Tetra, 6 1-1.5IN X-Ray Pristella Tetra, 1 3IN Rainbow Shark, 1 3IN Opaline Gourami, 9 Ghost Shrimp, 4 1-1.5IN Tiger Barbs, 3 1IN Angelfish, 6 2.5IN Giant Danio(temps), 3 Snails(temps).

bettaobsession
10-14-2009, 5:48 PM
Not sure but hope he gets better!
sorry, i cant help more...

jpappy789
10-14-2009, 6:02 PM
Are there any spots on the wood sharp enough to cut him up? Were there any major differences between the two setups?

For now I would just keep the water as clean as possible.

secuono
10-14-2009, 6:28 PM
Pretty much exactly the same, only difference is that there is now more swimming space in the middle. Woods fine, rocks can b a bit pointy, but he's lived with them for 3mo+ w/o an issue.
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