Posted by Schmev on March 16, 2003 at 21:09:05:
In Reply to: Hiding places for large plecos - plastic pipe? (ABS, PVC) posted by mrkeeg on March 16, 2003 at 10:24:05:
:Hi all,
:I'm fairly new to serious aquariums (bought a handful of them from someone who was moving - yikes!)
:Things are going well so far (except for 2 beautiful angels who died, I think stress of the move, and my water was just too hard for them) :-(
:Anyway - one large (I dunno - 10"?) common (I think) pleco.
:He/She likes to hide, as we know, but what is suitable? Currently he sort of wedges himself between a couple large rocks. I was thinking that a section of plastic pipe would be perfect - long and narrow, dark, easy to get in and out of, no sharp edges, easy to clean, and, importanly - easy to add to the tank. I guess I worry that when I build a cave with rocks, there is a chance of it collapsing and injuring him. One internet site advised against adding any pipe - but it looked to be more of a blanket statement than anything with back-up facts.
:Any advice? Sorry I rambled...
:Keegan
Well, when my pleco was smaller, he enjoyed 4-5" clay pots turned upside-down with a doorway knocked out of the side. He's too big for them now, but if you had a larger pot he'd love it. Mine is always hidind near the top of the tank in a corner, behind some dense vegetation nowadays. Also enjoys my large piece of driftwood occasionally.
