rusty plecos and driftwood

degrassi · Post by **degrassi** » 28 Mar 2003, 00:15

Well i'm trying to get a hold of a rusty pleco, My LFs is seeing if they can order me one next time he makes his orders. I was wondering if rusties need driftwood like some other plecos do? Should i find some ot add to my tank?

Zack · Post by **Zack** » 28 Mar 2003, 01:50

Im not sure if its needed or not but i know that mine loves it, hes always on it. It doesnt look like he ever eats it like my clown does though.

oneoddfish · Post by **oneoddfish** » 28 Mar 2003, 02:20

where are you in the world???Is you'r lfs just around the corner from me or half way around the globe?

Caol_ila · Post by **Caol_ila** » 28 Mar 2003, 10:05

Erm Zack are you sure you have a L77/137?

The former species Cochliodon (now Hypostomus) cochliodon is an absolute woodeater! I have 3 "Cochliodon" here and they absolutely go nuts on the wood producing tons of sawdust. Also they will eat all plants the can get their "fingers" on.

Zack · Post by **Zack** » 28 Mar 2003, 18:46

Im absolutely sure thats what he is, just double checked with the cat-e-log to. I have noitced a aweful lots of this "sawdust poo" but unless he only eats the wood at night iv never seen him do it. Im pretty sure if he was eating it i would know because he isnt at all notcturnal and comes out all the time in the day. He is always attached to the wood but never rasping on it like my clown plec. I guess he must just do it when all the lights are off. By the way how big (inches) will he get?? Hes about six right now and has been growing slowly.

degrassi · Post by **degrassi** » 28 Mar 2003, 19:53

Thanks for all the replies, I guess i will add some driftwood. Are rusty plecos usually out during the day? Or are they more shy/nocturnal

Zack · Post by **Zack** » 28 Mar 2003, 20:29

I think theyre more inactive than they are shy, mine seems to come out when he wants wether its day or night.