L014 Pleco with Cichlids

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L014 Pleco with Cichlids

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I have a L014 Pleco in my 75 Gallon tank, he used to be alone , i've added some Convict cichlids into his tank,
how do i make sure he is getting the food ? he's always in the cave, but i noticed he does grow faster when i feed him frozen fish.

any tips? I don't think he likes veggies.
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Re: L014 Pleco with Cichlids

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L014 is one pleco that is not going to let himself starve unless he is sick. Id you see the comvicts eating the food you have for him I would simply add more.
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Re: L014 Pleco with Cichlids

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thanks :) So far I've been feeding the convicts with flakes.
and some Hikari Carnivore pellets :)
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Re: L014 Pleco with Cichlids

Post by Linus_Cello »

Is there some "cave" for the L14? Once it takes up residence there, you can "hand feed" it wafers/pellets, and hopefully the convicts can't get in to the cave to steal food.
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Re: L014 Pleco with Cichlids

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You can also try feeding just before the lights go out. Then there is food in the tank when he leaves his cover.
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Re: L014 Pleco with Cichlids

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thanks! yup he has a cave of his own :) I'll try to drop some food directly into his cave at night.
i noticed he likes frozen fish though.
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