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Im not having much luck

23 11:29:11

Question
I can'tremember if I told you I had a pleco called Nemo. He died on sunday night and he was only a baby. He was in a fairly new tropical tank that I let cycle for three weeks before getting fish. I fed the pleco so I'm thinking he was a poorly boy. I'm not having anyl uck with my pets lately. I'm keeping an eye on the other fish including Dasher and comet who are all doing fine.
Danielle.

Answer
Hi Danielle,
When Plecos die, it almost always stems back to the Pet Store who never feed them.  When we buy them, these plecos are weak.  Plecos need to be fed just like other fish.  I know you fed yours, so the fault does not fall on you.  He must have been sick when you bought him.  I'm happy to know that Dasher, and Comet are doing well.
Have a Happy New Year, all the best.
Lynda