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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plecostomus (Hypostomus plecostomus) and the vermiculated sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) are both commonly referred to as armored catfish. (San Antonio River Authority) SAN MARCOS, ...

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 ...

Hundreds of suckermouth armored catfish, also known as "plecos," were removed from a river in Texas over the past few weeks. Officials said this will provide information on how best to control the ...