If you’ve just brought home a plecostomus — or “pleco” for short — you may have questions about the care, feeding, and habitat requirements for your new pet. Learn how to make your bristlenose pleco ...

The distinctive bristlenose pleco is a favorite among fish enthusiasts – and it’s no wonder. They are visually stunning, hardy, friendly fish that help maintain a healthy, balanced aquarium and are ...

This article was published 24/01/2017 (3151 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. In the world of aquariums, there are fish that serve a purpose other than just looking pretty. In ...

Texas' 'Fish Whisperer,' Kyle Naegeli recently found a large plecostomus in a Houston creek, catching it with his own two hands. Commonly-known as a "sucker fish" and handy for cleaning the inside of ...

José Ibrain Venereo Jiménez, a young veterinarian and content creator known for advocating the protection of Cuban wildlife ...

Fisheries NT on Monday said a jogger had seen a sailfin pleco belly up in Durack lakes. The South American catfish is a prohibited import into Australia under the National Environmental Protection and ...

On December 13, 2025, in Galway, Ireland, @miathermopolisthe3rd shared a video of their pleco catfish in an aquarium. In the video, the fish presses its mouth against the glass and moves it in a funny ...

The suckermouth catfish, or pleco, showcases extraordinary survival by enduring months in dried mud without water. Equipped with specialized breathing organs, it enters dormancy, akin to hibernation, ...