QuestionI have a 5 gallon tank with one large (4"+ long) plecostum in it. Is he getting enough algae from the sides of the tank and the other things in there? I have one real plant in the tank and two goldfish. Do I need to supplement his diet with algae disk? What temperature can he stand - the same as the goldfish - or is he more delicate? Thank you.
AnswerHi - Thank you for you letter. The plecto should find enough food, but feed him an algae disk a couple times a week.
The most important thing to keeping a tank healthy is to limit feeding. Please read my page on aquarium care and write back if you have any further questions:
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Nori