What is the life span of a plecostomus?

Question

I have a plecostomus in a 29 gal tank. The fish is about 10 years old. He just hasnt been moving around like he normally does...he just kinda sits at the bottom of the tank and really doesnt move around much..I have noticed this type of behavior for the past few days...I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what might be going on with him..and if there is a problem, can it be fixed? I really thought that this type of fish could live through thick and thin, if you know what I mean

Answer 1

Normal life span for plecostomus is 8-10 years while the healthiest plecostomus' lifespan is 15 years. If you think your pleco is sick instead, try to add stress coat, four days later add stress zyme, it should recover soon otherwise its lifespan will soon reach.

Answer 2

I do not think that he has much longer to live. Since he is so old I would just let him live his last few months in peacefulness. Just try not to stress him out.

Answer 3

Size and Life Span Regular Plecostomus can live 10 years and probably much longer and grow to be at least 24" long, Dedends on health, They only grow to the size of there enviroment :D