whater changes with new fish?

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Dot

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i jsut got a new pleco and today is my norm water change day put him in the tank 14 hours ago in 4 min how long should i wait to do a water change? he dosent have his fins up yet so im guessing hes still not used to the tank i norm do 15-20%.... oh and any one know how to sink zucchini all the stuff i find people use forks and i dont want him to hurt him self
 
Dot;2981548; said:
i jsut got a new pleco and today is my norm water change day put him in the tank 14 hours ago in 4 min how long should i wait to do a water change? he dosent have his fins up yet so im guessing hes still not used to the tank i norm do 15-20%.... oh and any one know how to sink zucchini all the stuff i find people use forks and i dont want him to hurt him self


I feel for you, I hope the same!

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use a spoon insted... stab it with the handle..

do your water changes as normal.. plecos are poop machines.. if hes not use to waterchanges by now he will be..
 
I've seen the lfs use a small rock and rubber bands to anchor the zucchini. They also sell a suction cup clip that will hold the food.
 
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