Pleco?

Diva · Post by **Diva** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:15

These pics arent so great, Im sorry...but I thought maybe someone could tell me..

Is it a bristlenose??

Thanks!

Diva · Post by **Diva** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:18

Also, could someone tell me why hes always changing colors??? (you can see in the photos the difference )

I usually see him at feeding time - when I drop the pellets in, the cories come over to eat and then out of nowhere the Pleco appears and shoos them all away while he tries to eat everything at once.

Other than that, hes pretty peaceful.

He does hand out on the driftwood mostly (theres alot in the tank)- could that affect his colors???

Post by **Silurus** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:28

Yes, it's a bristlenose (probably this species).
Fishes undergo color changes depending on their mood.

Diva · Post by **Diva** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:31

thanks!

so...is he getting mad or stressed or something??

Post by **Silurus** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:34

Nah, they usually become very pale when they are stressed. Leave it be.

Diva · Post by **Diva** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:38

Ok. Thanks. Can you tell me if its a male or female please? Im not sure what head tentacles are...

Post by **Silurus** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:44

Head tentacles are the long things growing on the snout. From the looks of it, I'd say your fish is female.

Diva · Post by **Diva** » 20 Aug 2004, 02:59

thank you very much!