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 (3322 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, ...

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 ...

Researchers from Texas A&M and Texas State universities pulled 406 invasive suckermouth armored catfish from the San Marcos River in Texas earlier this month, per a Texas Parks and Wildlife Facebook ...

I bought my first fish tank five years ago. It held 20 gallons of water, which sounded pretty big to me. Turns out, my aquarium was like a shot glass in the world of tropical fish. Those gigantic ...

Choosing long‑lived fish can turn an aquarium into a long-term companion rather than a short‑lived hobby. Lifespan depends on more than just species; water quality, tank size, filtration, diet and ...