Goldfish can be a good fish to care for.They are a great addition to a fish tank.Cleaning the tank can be a challenge because it may begin to accumulate algae.Many people introduce a fish to their goldfish tank to cut down on cleaning.The plant matter that can build up in a tank can be eaten by pleats.If you want to keep a good tank-mate for your goldfish, it's helpful to learn more about what a pleco needs to stay healthy.
Step 1: Ask how large the pleco will be.
Most pet stores will only sell plecos that are a few inches in length, but they can grow large.plecos can reach up to two feet in length.Depending on the species, the size of the pleco will vary.Before buying a pet, ask someone at the store how large the pet will be.
Step 2: Check to see if a pleco is compatible with your goldfish.
There are a few different types of fish.When they grow to a larger size, some plecos may become aggressive.You will want to make sure that the species you are buying is safe to put in the same tank as your goldfish.If you want a good mix with your goldfish, ask someone at your pet store.They prefer a similar tank environment and are not aggressive towards goldfish.There are usually no conflicts with your goldfish.The plecos fight with each other.Some fish in your tank may be eaten by zebra plecos.
Step 3: Be prepared for a decision.
Large plicos can live for a long time.You will need to be committed to caring for the pleco over the course of its life because they can live so long.If you don't think you'll be able to maintain your goldfish tank for more than a decade, you may want to rethink buying a pleco.
Step 4: Make sure your tank is large enough for the event.
It can seem like the perfect addition to a goldfish tank if you add plicos.It's important to know that your pleco can grow up to 2 feet in length.You will need a tank large enough to hold the full grown pleco or you will have to provide a larger tank later on.The tank should be around 75 gallons.If the tank is too crowded, plicos may become dangerous.The plecos will likely fight and kill each other if they are housed in one tank.
Step 5: The tank can be added with some driftwood.
The algae on the fish tank walls provides most of their diet.There is a need for extra nutrition for plecos.If you want a healthy environment for your pleco, make sure your tank has some driftwood placed in it.
Step 6: Provide some kind of cover for your meeting.
There are a lot of hiding places in the aquarium.These spaces can be used to give a place to rest and prevent aggressive behavior.Make sure your tank has a few places where you can take a break.Adding in pipes or tunnels is a good idea.At most pet stores, you can find many different styles and types of cover for your pleco.Plants should be securely placed in your aquarium.Plants that aren't securely root will be destroyed by plico fish.
Step 7: The tank's pH and temperature should be measured.
Like most fish, plecos have a specific range of temperature and pH levels that they can live in.Before adding in your pleco, you'll want to take care of the tank's temperature and pH levels.If your levels are too high or low, you may die.The tanks range from 68 degrees to 84 degrees.There is a range between 6.5 and 8.
Step 8: If your filter is set up correctly, you need to check it out.
The plecos enjoy fast moving water and strong currents.You won't be able to emulate the full strength of the pleco's preferred current, but you will want to have a high powered filter.Providing a constant water current in the tank will help you feel at home.
Step 9: Add the bag to the tank
Place the entire bag into the tank is the first step in introducing your pleco.Adding the bag that holds your pleco to the tank will match the temperature of the water in it.The shock that can come from large temperature differences in the water can be avoided with this.When placing the bag on the water's surface, keep it closed.Allow the bag to sit for at least ten minutes.Don't let the water in the tank or bag mix.
Step 10: The tank water should be put into the bag.
Once your pleco is floating on the surface of the tank water, you can start adding water to the bag.Adding water will help to introduce the pleco to the water.Adding the tank water to the bag will help prevent health risks.Add more water to the bag after ten minutes.The bag should be sealed to prevent the mixing of water and tank.The bag's water should not go into the tank.The bag will eventually be filled with water.
Step 11: Place the pleco in the tank by removing it from the bag.
You can scoop it out with a net and put it in the tank after the bag has been filled with water.Put your net in the bag to catch the pleco.The net should be put into the tank with the pleco to allow it to swim out of it.Don't put the pleco in the tank.The bag water should not be mixed with the tank water.
Step 12: Make sure to keep an eye on your fish.
You'll want to keep an eye on your fish now that your pleco is in the tank.With no trouble, your pleco will adjust.Your pleco may try to feed off of your goldfish.To make sure your fish are getting along well, you need to keep an eye on their behavior.There is a film around the Goldfish that they may try to eat.There are red marks on your goldfish.The marks can be seen on the goldfish.Adding more hiding spots will make your pleco feel more comfortable, if it is causing difficulties in the tank.
Step 13: Feed it.
They will still require you to give them food even though they will be happy to eat any plants in your aquarium.Adding in more food items will make sure that your pleco is getting what it needs.Large plecos can eat tiny bits of shrimp or fish if you offer them some of these food items.You can give your pleco vegetables such as salad, cucumbers or squash.The tablets can be given to you.