Plec problem

[idris]

At least 6 months ago I rehomed a plec for neighbour, I never got round to identifying it before I never saw it again in my tank, and assumed it hadn't survived the move. It was about 4yrs onld and 3" long.
Today I'm sure I spotted it in a cavity in a lage piece of bogwood. but there may be a problem.

I think there's only one way in/out.
The entrance may be too small for the plec to get out easily.
The wood is big enough I would take a three day re-scape to get it out.

How big a problem is this, and any clever ideas how to solve it if so?

 

[Conort2]

You’ll be suprised what they can get in and out from. Most species spawn in narrow caves with only one entrance so hopefully it’s fine. Maybe try have a look with a torch once all the lights are off in the evening and you may see it moving around the aquarium.

Cheers

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Today I'm sure I spotted it in a cavity in a lage piece of bogwood

I never saw it again in my tank, and assumed it hadn't survived the move.

I agree with @Conort2 it <"should be fine"> and they can slip in and out through fairly small holes. You could try giving in some more caves, partially because you may get to see it more often.

I kept Hypancistrus spp. for a while, and they were <"incredibly reclusive">. At one point I also had a reasonably <"large L100 Ancistrus in a 60cm tank">, while I was trying to rehome it. The fish had sentimental importance for me and I kept him longer than I would have done, and he grew bigger than I would have liked, but I still very rarely saw him.

cheers Darrel