The environment in which a given pleco comes from is everything. Also, most of them are found in colonies, but in tanks like the one in the video is only one of each. The reason why the rubberlips is feeding off of flat surfaces is, because where they come from pretty much all surfaces are smooth and consist of well rounded rocks. It will not eat off of rough surfaces, because it is not designed to do so. The morphology of the two mouths should have been the first giveaway, but it would require some level of analytical observation, which the vast majority of people lack. It is not an insult, it is the case (This video being proof). All of that has direct implications on how fish behave. No wonder the bristlenose is happier there. Unfortunately this mismatch is more common than not is the case of most aquariums out there.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Actually I do observe the Rubber Lipped Pleco eating from other surfaces, but just not as frequently as the Bristlenose. And while having multiple can be good in some cases it's not essential. Mine are healthy and doing well. Thanks
Is it just me or can I never get a pleco to go for an aglea tablet? They ether go over and don’t come back at it, err leave it alone entirely. Even if I feed at night the lights will come on and the tables just dissolved.
I have two Rubber Lips and I've noticed that as well. The only time I ever see them "munching" on the "tablet" is after it's already dissolved for a few days. I do have snails and shrimps that will eat them right away though.
@@hippoafrojagger1392id recommend getting a flat rock and putting it in your tank. Then putting the algae tablet directly on that rock. Even if it desolves some should stay there and the rubber lips will definitely love munching on the flat rock!
I’m never getting another one after this one dies ( how long do they live) he’s got to be 5 years now. I have a albino one. But I do have to feed him also.
Most are wild caught and if their tank is set up wrong, they will starve even longer, before they intake anything. Anything with sharp edges in unsuitable for a rubbernose, or any other catfish form that matter.
@@allthingsfishkeeping Actually, I think Ancistrus claro, LDA008 the Golden Marble Pleco would be better. They only grow to 3 inches & the males change color :)
Bristlenose plecos only eat Cyanobacteria which is the green algae. They don't eat all the 10 other types of algae like black beard algae, brown algae, red algae or diatom algae etc. One of the best algae eater is for example the "Chinese algae eater" fish. Definitely not the bristlenose. This video is misconseption. In fact bristlenoses are one the worst algae eaters because most L numbered catfish eat more algae than the bb
I think you're right and it is important to supplement their diet to make sure their needs are met. Some plecos, however, are more true algae-eater than others and can get much of their nutritional needs met that way. I also typically recommend driftwood as a supplement for them. Thanks for weighing in and sharing your insight.
The environment in which a given pleco comes from is everything. Also, most of them are found in colonies, but in tanks like the one in the video is only one of each. The reason why the rubberlips is feeding off of flat surfaces is, because where they come from pretty much all surfaces are smooth and consist of well rounded rocks. It will not eat off of rough surfaces, because it is not designed to do so. The morphology of the two mouths should have been the first giveaway, but it would require some level of analytical observation, which the vast majority of people lack. It is not an insult, it is the case (This video being proof). All of that has direct implications on how fish behave. No wonder the bristlenose is happier there. Unfortunately this mismatch is more common than not is the case of most aquariums out there.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Actually I do observe the Rubber Lipped Pleco eating from other surfaces, but just not as frequently as the Bristlenose. And while having multiple can be good in some cases it's not essential. Mine are healthy and doing well. Thanks
The black one is so cute 4:08
fishes are friend NOT food
Thanks!
All fish are
Good.
Thanks for the comment!
Great vid. Does your rubber nosed pleco eat the plants in your aquarium?
Thanks! I've never had a rubber lipped pleco eat my plants before.
Is it just me or can I never get a pleco to go for an aglea tablet?
They ether go over and don’t come back at it, err leave it alone entirely. Even if I feed at night the lights will come on and the tables just dissolved.
I have two Rubber Lips and I've noticed that as well. The only time I ever see them "munching" on the "tablet" is after it's already dissolved for a few days. I do have snails and shrimps that will eat them right away though.
@@hippoafrojagger1392id recommend getting a flat rock and putting it in your tank. Then putting the algae tablet directly on that rock. Even if it desolves some should stay there and the rubber lips will definitely love munching on the flat rock!
I would recommend NorthFin Kelp Wafers. Mine will go and munch on those right away.
I’m never getting another one after this one dies ( how long do they live) he’s got to be 5 years now. I have a albino one. But I do have to feed him also.
They can live quite a while if well cared for, but I'm not sure of their exact typical life expectancy.
Have you had any problems feeding Rubber Lip Plecos? Mine does not have any interest in any sort of food I give them, unlike my Bristlenoses.
I feed mine North Fin Kelp Wafers and it eats them. Maybe give that a try!
Most are wild caught and if their tank is set up wrong, they will starve even longer, before they intake anything. Anything with sharp edges in unsuitable for a rubbernose, or any other catfish form that matter.
Any experience clown plecos? Great video😊
I don't have experience with them yet! How would you say they compare with these two?
@@allthingsfishkeeping similar diet wise but you NEVER see them! I take my tank apart every 6 months to make sure he’s still alive lol
@@LivsTanks wow. I think I would personally go with one of these two instead then. I do enjoy seeing them occasionally.
fullstop, bristlenose
Is anyone having success breeding rubber lip plecos?
Personally, I have never tried. But good luck!
@@allthingsfishkeeping Actually, I think Ancistrus claro, LDA008 the Golden Marble Pleco would be better. They only grow to 3 inches & the males change color :)
Bristlenose plecos only eat Cyanobacteria which is the green algae. They don't eat all the 10 other types of algae like black beard algae, brown algae, red algae or diatom algae etc. One of the best algae eater is for example the "Chinese algae eater" fish. Definitely not the bristlenose. This video is misconseption. In fact bristlenoses are one the worst algae eaters because most L numbered catfish eat more algae than the bb
Plecos are not cleaner fish if there eating algae there starving they NEED a balanced proper diet
I think you're right and it is important to supplement their diet to make sure their needs are met. Some plecos, however, are more true algae-eater than others and can get much of their nutritional needs met that way. I also typically recommend driftwood as a supplement for them. Thanks for weighing in and sharing your insight.
Good thing he says that in the video.