pleco help

[Otto_VonBacon]

we just got a gold nugget pleco from F&S and it really hasn't done anything since we bought it(about 2 days ago) it just sucks on the wall in one space and dosin't move, hangs out by the heater. i can even touch him and he dosin't do anything. usually my pleco freaks out when i touch it...

Is this normal? also its missing the yellow lined fins that i see with gold nuggets, could they have sent the wrong one?

 

[Cichla dude]

Probably getting used to the tank. With him missing some color hes probably still stessed. Let him settled in.

 

[wingate2581]

Check your parameters. Research the fish. You may find your PH or hardness is too high. He healthy looking otherwise? sunken stomach or eyes? These fish can be pretty picky to water conditions. ( Hate to admit it but I've killed one in the past) Good luck.

If he's trying to hide by the heater, you may need to make more hiding spots for him or you may already have too many bottom dwelllers for him to feel comfortable.

 

[Otto_VonBacon]

He's just a little fella, no other bottom feeders in the tank, looks healthy as far as i can tell..

 

[zenyfish]

Give the fish caves or some hiding spots. It'll help to settle the fish in and keep it from burns from the heater.