Plecostomus

[NVR ENUF]

Since I have a concrete pond, I'm starting to get algae up along the sides of the wall. I'm thinking about adding a Plecostomus but not sure if it will survive in the outdoor extremities. Anybody keep these in your pond and what temperatures do they adapt to? TIA

 

[ewurm]

California wpould probably be OK for a common, if you live in the southern portion.

 

[davo]

yup a common plec should do ok, but would prob prefer mud or something, but they can live in a slightly cooler temp.

 

[guppy]

Down in Florida they were living in the canals and sucking on fossil coral walls.

 

[babychris]

Since I have a concrete pond, I'm starting to get algae up along the sides of the wall. I'm thinking about adding a Plecostomus but not sure if it will survive in the outdoor extremities. Anybody keep these in your pond and what temperatures do they adapt to? TIA

I live in southern california los angeles and I put a pleco on my pond and did not last long. morning weather were I live still goes to below 60 no matter what season it is. best bet use uv sterilizer, barley straws, algae destroyer, live plants but will also die on winter, or if you want you could but tarpoon snails, or hifin sharks co'z they live in cold water. make sure if you use algae destroyer you dont have live plants or snails on it coz it would kill them.

 

[oldfish]

Since I have a concrete pond, I'm starting to get algae up along the sides of the wall. I'm thinking about adding a Plecostomus but not sure if it will survive in the outdoor extremities. Anybody keep these in your pond and what temperatures do they adapt to? TIA

A good growth of the right types of algaes is one of the best things you can have in your pond.It is mother natures filter and will take out pollutants like nitrites,nitrates,etc. Also it will keep your pond from getting green water.Fish that graze on it a little are fine but don't remove it!

 

[guppy]

Might try a greenhouse with a space heater for cold months, it worked in Berkely

 

[NVR ENUF]

Thanks guys but my attempt failed. I'm just gonna add more snails instead.

 

[NVR ENUF]

Unbelievable! I was feeding the fish and the 3" pleco I thought had died shortly after adding is alive and well and is about a foot long. How I never noticed it before is beyond me. Obviously, I'll have to remove it during Winter but at the rate it's growing, I might not be able to house it indoors.

 

[nativelover]

plecos can tolerate anywhere from 90-32 degrees F. i had some in my previouse pond no problem. and ive got one in my pond right now. about 15"