MFK- Need some help L095 Red Cheek

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Guys- I picked this guy up today impulsively - I have searched the forum and the usual spots (planet catfish etc) and I can not seem to find much info.. any info- feeding temperament personal experience will be helpful

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Sorry, I don't have anything on them. They are the most well known pleco that I have never seen one in person. I've seen tons of Zebras and quite a few blue eyes but never a red/orange cheek.
 
Warborg said:
Sorry, I don't have anything on them. They are the most well known pleco that I have never seen one in person. I've seen tons of Zebras and quite a few blue eyes but never a red/orange cheek.
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Me too- that is why when this one came up i couldn't pass it up...lol
 
Woefulrelic said:
Looks awesome, I'd probably lose sleep over leaving it with rays though.
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That is the one thing I have found on them is that they are ray safe
 
They're fairly rare in the trade only sometimes being available, though they've been showing up more often recently. I had one comm'ed with a Watermelon Royal and Pinecone Pleco.

From what I read they're omnivores but IME mine ignored cucumber and other fresh veggies and seemed to prefer meat based pellets and shrimp. Whether that's common or not or if it was just my individual I can't say for sure. Also of consideration is my 95 was a juvie only being around 5-6 inches so I'm not sure if that made a difference on his/her diet preference at the time.

I had driftwood in the set up for the Royal which the 95 ignored so I don't think it's necessary for them. IME one of the best things about these guys is how active they can be. Mine regularly patrolled the tank and wasn't one for hiding making them a joy to watch.
 
koltsixx said:
They're fairly rare in the trade only sometimes being available, though they've been showing up more often recently. I had one comm'ed with a Watermelon Royal and Pinecone Pleco.

From what I read they're omnivores but IME mine ignored cucumber and other fresh veggies and seemed to prefer meat based pellets and shrimp. Whether that's common or not or if it was just my individual I can't say for sure. Also of consideration is my 95 was a juvie only being around 5-6 inches so I'm not sure if that made a difference on his/her diet preference at the time.

I had driftwood in the set up for the Royal which the 95 ignored so I don't think it's necessary for them. IME one of the best things about these guys is how active they can be. Mine regularly patrolled the tank and wasn't one for hiding making them a joy to watch.
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Thanks Kolt! I am glad you mentioned the activity level.. because he has been all over the tank and I was worried he was not settling in.. as normally a pleco would be hiding in a new tank.
 
I have had my 95 for about a year or two now. Its about 10". I house it along with my royals. I also agree, its out most of the time, not shy. It eats pellets and agree wont eat veggies. Seem to like hanging out on the driftwood tho.
 
The spots are normal and they like protein rich foods like frozen fish and bloodworms. With the pleco liking meat i would be careful putting him with rays, but I'm sure you already know that. By the way, those rays are awesome.
 
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