Can Plecos Bite? |
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 May 19 2008, 07:19 PM
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Fish Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 2-January 08 From: California Member No.: 38011  |
I am going to get rid of one of my common plecos (im giving him to a fish store) and I was wondering if they can bite. Im more worried about the fin thing on their backs. Is that sharp? I don't want to hurt myself moving him. Also, any suggestion on how move him. He's about 4 inches.
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May 19 2008, 07:53 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 23-March 08 Member No.: 40574 |
QUOTE (rachh004 @ May 19 2008, 08:19 PM)  I am going to get rid of one of my common plecos (im giving him to a fish store) and I was wondering if they can bite. Im more worried about the fin thing on their backs. Is that sharp? I don't want to hurt myself moving him. Also, any suggestion on how move him. He's about 4 inches. yeah mate you better watch out my mate lost his hand to one |
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May 19 2008, 08:58 PM
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Fish Addict  Group: Members Posts: 625 Joined: 28-September 07 Member No.: 35767 |
Plecs are very tough fish and have strong fins yes they can feel quite sharp as i found out when moving a bristlenose last night but they do not bite and i dont think they can cause you any immediate harm or damage
russ1979 pmsl that was hilarious |
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May 19 2008, 10:04 PM
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 My names Russell.... ....and I'm a Plecoholic Group: Members Posts: 5915 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Milton Keynes - UK Member No.: 5413 |
at 4" you wont have a problem...
use a large mesh net or just "persuade" it into a rubbermaid tub 
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May 19 2008, 10:34 PM
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 Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 537 Joined: 8-April 08 From: Morley, Leeds, UK Member No.: 41048 |
QUOTE (rachh004 @ May 19 2008, 08:19 PM) I am going to get rid of one of my common plecos (im giving him to a fish store) and I was wondering if they can bite. Im more worried about the fin thing on their backs. Is that sharp? I don't want to hurt myself moving him. Also, any suggestion on how move him. He's about 4 inches. Oh Yeh they bite my mate once lost a finger to a Common Pleco (about 30cm), took his finger down to the knuckle 
This post has been edited by andywatson29: May 19 2008, 10:45 PM |
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May 19 2008, 10:34 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 537 Joined: 8-April 08 From: Morley, Leeds, UK Member No.: 41048 |
Only jocking Lol
 , no they dont bite, they do however have sharpe barbs on them so be careful
This post has been edited by andywatson29: May 19 2008, 10:45 PM |
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May 20 2008, 01:51 PM
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 Fish Crazy  Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 22-March 07 From: Hampshire, Uk Member No.: 30483 |
And it will kick like a mule!
Make sure you wear a mask as it might jump out and 'Face Suck' you like the Aliens in Aliens! This post has been edited by Tacklebury: May 20 2008, 04:57 PM |
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May 20 2008, 05:46 PM
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My names Russell.... ....and I'm a Plecoholic Group: Members Posts: 5915 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Milton Keynes - UK Member No.: 5413 |
yeah ok folks - Enough wind up...
Its VERY unlikey any plec will bite you... although some bigger species might be able to scratch a bit with their "teeth" the more important thing to worry about is the pectoral fins. It not handled correctly a large plec (10" common in my case) can easly and quickly stab you while your trying to show off and catch it by hand... Ours stabbed me through the web between my thumb and first finger in a quick flick trying to get away from me... ouch |
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May 20 2008, 09:38 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 2-January 08 From: California Member No.: 38011 |
you guys are all mean, trying to scare me with horror stories. Just kidding, I knew you were joking, i think. Thanks for the "good" advise
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