Is My Pleco Eating

[pistonville]

IS MY PLECO EATING?

I have a 2" pleco in my tank. My tank and water look pretty good, with little algae. I drop algae wafersinto the tank every few days but never see my pleco eat them. I've had him for about a month and he seems fine. Even if I do not see him eat...is he eating? Does he eat more than algae? Does he eat left over food my other fish may not eat?

Thanks so much for any help!

 

[Warborg]

Before we can answer that we need to know what kind of Pleco you have.

Some plecos will not eat at all with lights on. Others will not eat if someone is watching(or in visual site of the tank)... the last group doesn't care as long as you are not messing with the tank.

At 2 inches and you only having it a month, I'd have to say he's still shy and will only eat if he feels very safe.

 

[Warborg]

I didn't see your sig

Rubber lips like algae and do better in an older setup with algae on objects. It is unlikely you will see him eat, most are very shy and like to hide. Keep putting the algae wafers in. Also they prefer fast cool water. So, don't heat your tank above 76.