Most of the pleco species sold and kept in the aquarium hobby are rather small. However, there are some enormous pleco types, too. And they’re more common than you might think… This list includes 7 of the biggest species of plecos (Loricariidae) that you might encounter. Starting off with… 1. Common pleco(s) Common pleco (Hypostomus …
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Pleco fish are amazing animals and very interesting for aquarists. However, one of the most common questions among plecos owners is do plecos eat plants? Although it’s not common behavior, certain pleco species do eat plants. Only a select few herbivorous species are known to eat live plants. Some plants are more likely to be …
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Even though cory catfish are easy to care for, not all tank mates are as compatible, causing possible malnutrition, fights, and early death for your fish. Here are my 11 favorite cory catfish tank mates. I tried to make a varied list, with fish for every situation Top-dwelling Corydoras tank mates 1. Hatchetfish Photo on …
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Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misunderstanding on what cory catfish eat, or better said, should eat. This guide covers the ideal diet you can feed your Cories, so they live a long a healthy life. What do cory catfish eat? One of the biggest mistakes when keeping cory catfish is thinking that these fish don’t …
Cory catfish are lively fish and certainly amazing fish. But sometimes they can seem a little bit too lively or weird. Well, in this article I’m going to discuss why your cory catfish might be swimming like crazy through your tank. I have also listed a couple of other types of odd cory catfish swimming …
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Corydoras love plants in their aquarium as they provide natural cover, improve the water quality and are beautiful to look at. However, not every plant is as good for these fish. In this guide, I’ve taken my 11 favorite plants for Cory catfish that fit many tank setups. To make sure they’re compatible with Cory …
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Plecos are often wrongfully accused of eating and destroying plants. In fact, most plecos species really enjoy plants because they bring cover and improve the water parameters. Finding the right plants can be hard though because plecos often live in specific conditions. The best (and safest) plants for plecos 1. Anubias 0 Out of 10 …
How To Know whether your pleco is dying, and the solutions for it.
Buying fish: I’ve always found it some of the most fun things to do. However, if you don’t pick your store carefully, things can turn into a nightmare pretty quickly. Here’s my personal experience buying fish, both online and in fish stores Local fish store (LFS) The first option I recommend is buying at your …
Breeding bristlenose plecos is certainly an exciting thing to do. These fish are very flexible, and it’s very rewarding to see little fry growing up. Here’s a full guide, from picking your fish to raising the babies, to breeding bristlenose or bushynose catfish What bristlenose plecos actually are The most common bristlenose pleco species in …
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