My pleco barely moves

[lbj23]

The other day i got a common pleco and he hasnt moved from the corner of my tank. He does move a little but i heard that they usually dont stay in one spot. He also has not been eating the algae wafers. I have to get some fruits and vegetables but i havent had time yet so ive just been giving him the wafers for now. BTW he is still alive he does move a little but not much and i was wondering if someone could help me.

 

[t0p_sh0tta]

Most plecos are nocturnal. If you watch the tank when the lights are out, I'm sure he's all over the place.

 

[lbj23]

Yea i woke up this mornin and i went over to it and he was out and then when i turned on the light he swam back into the corner. Will he ever start to come out during the day?

 

[Thedaniokeeper]

eventually they discover that food is out in the day, but it can take months.

 

[Ullopincrate]

Perfectly normal behavior. A lot of them will pic a spot to hang out during the day.

 

[jjdsplace]

i have 3 and they never come out when lights are on

 

[lbj23]

i also put a cucumber in the tank and he hasnt touched any of it yet.

 

[Muske]

He sounds fine. You just got him a few days ago....Give him some more time to adjust.

 

[peewee]

common plecos are hardy....mine dont move that much, always stays in one corner, but according to my experience its their typical behavior.

 

[Hmong_Xiong]

you can always cook him heard they make good soup ummmm yummy! ahha