Can someone please help me understand what went wrong

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  1. Hardus

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    Hi guys. New to the forum so if I'm in the wrong thread my apologies. I had a common pleco aged 5 he was nearly 45cm this afternoon he just moved extremely fast and next second he floated upside down he never hit anything my test are all to spec as it has been for over 14 years first time I have had this happen unfortunately he did pass on and heart broken about it I have a 1000l tank 2 parrots 1 blue phantom 2 reeds 2 spiney eels and 2 Raphael catfish they all in good shape could someone please help me understand what went wrong
     
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    Hi @Hardus and welcome to TASA!

    I don’t have experience with the fish you keep, hope others chime in. Personally I don’t think common plecos should be in the hobby at all, but I’m sorry for your loss. You were probably very attached to it, especially after 5 years. Truly sorry, and don’t know what happened :(

    @Reedfish ?
     
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    @Hardus
    Welcome to the forum.

    Sometimes when one loses a fish it can be hard to pinpoint the exact reason.
    But can you give us a little more info.
    Had you done a water change recently?
    Cleaned the sump/filter?
    Added new fish or decor?
    Change of diet?

    @A new day
    Generally I do agree that common plecs should not be sold to people who can’t house them correctly.
    However 1,000 litres is a decent sized tank for larger fish
     
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    rsa and A new day like this.
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    Did you check if your pleco didn't choke on anything? Similar to how I lost my first bristlenose pleco. After he died I dissected him to find my baby bumblebee catfish in his stomach.
     
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    Been up till now all the other guys are all happy as ever to answer all the questions I did a top up the 2weeks back as I normally do with pre treated water that I normally do and cleaned filters I have one cascade pen plax 1500 and a sump, same fish that's been in there same diet ect nothting was touched he was perfect all this time he ate and everything. I did not notice any abnormalities but perhaps you are correct with the choking and I agree with you guys that he is was a bit large for the tank I wanted to upgrade to a larger tank for my buddy I know this might sound odd but can a fish get like a heart attack of some sort? but thank you guys I do appreciate the replys
     
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