what do you feed plecos?

[OrionGirl]

If competition for the bottom foods is stiff, it can be hard to make sure everyone can get some without over feeding. I break the wafers into smaller chunks (not dust!) to feed in my tanks with several fish that go for the tabs. If I feed 2 wafers, at least one goes in whole and the other gets broken up. that way, the big can claim the whole tab, and everyone else goes for the chunks.

I also do this to prevent my larger snails from claiming the whole thing.

 

[bluegopher]

Naive question from a newby - can the algae discs introduce live algae to your aquarium. Is this a concern?

. . .and yes, this is my first post. I have been lurking for a few days since discovering this site while researching my first foray into aquaria. Looking forward to getting started!

 

[daveedka]

While I won't say they can't introduce Algea, it really doesn't matter because algea will get there one way or another garanteed. Feeding algea wafers won't make any difference.