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The case of the disappearing pleco.

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by wimberlyt, May 1, 2009.

  1. wimberlyt

    wimberlyt Thread Starter New Member

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    The case of the disappearing pleco.
    The weirdest thing happened. I hadn't noticed my pleco for a couple of days and when I looked for him, I couldn't find him. I looked everywhere in the tank and he is nowhere to be found! I'm wondering if he jumped out and the dog or cat ate him. I don't have a full hood on the 55 gallon tank he was in. Any Ideas?
     
    wimberlyt, May 1, 2009
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    It's possible he jumped out, yes.
     
    Anthony, May 1, 2009
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  3. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Yep, coulda went a-wall on ya. That or he could be hiding in decor...you'd be amazed where those buggers can squeeze into!
     
    MOD_Dawn, May 1, 2009
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  4. Guidoman888

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    I have the same porblem with my áncistrus I rarely see them but there tiny lil buggers and they cant bump the hood out to escape
     
    Guidoman888, May 2, 2009
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  5. LemonDiscus

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    Dont look in areas on the floor under objects.... I mean do.... or follow the stink and if he did jump out, you will find him.

    Hope he just found a great spot to hide in the tank.
     
    LemonDiscus, May 2, 2009
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  6. Aironia

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    oh my gosh this sorta happened to Me today. I get up and start to go around turning tank lights on and feedings, i get to my beta bowl and its empty!!
    I looked under each rock, on the floor, the counter...everywhere. Ive never had a beta jump out before, this common?
     
    Aironia, May 2, 2009
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    same this happeded to my tetras and tinfoil barbs it had lid didnt have dog back then moved the whole tank and no body...
     
    stevenrox, May 3, 2009
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  8. Guidoman888

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    Bettas jump out often i believe oyu'll need a good cover for em
     
    Guidoman888, May 3, 2009
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