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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

If you’re setting up your first aquarium and want fish that are both stunning and long-living, then you are at the right place. With the right care and diet, some freshwater fish species can live for ...