Pleco catfish are often kept in the aquarium hobby because they’re calm and rather friendly fish. However, plecos can be quite the opposite of that statement. So, are plecos aggressive fish or are they peaceful? Plecos are naturally not aggressive fish, but can be territorial towards both other plecos and other fish. Especially if the …
Pleco catfish are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. Especially bristlenose plecos and common plecos are popular among aquarists. Yet, these plecos are quite mysterious and there is still a lot of misinformation available on their behavior. So, to pleco catfish bury themselves in the substrate? Plecos are known to bury …
Will plecos jump out of their tank? It’s uncommon for plecos to jump out of their tank, but in some cases, it happens. This can be because of poor water quality, overstocking, diseases, stress, or just instinct. What to do with a pleco that has jumped out of its tank If you have noticed your …
In the years I have been keeping pleco catfish, this is one of the concerns I get the most often: plecos that hide all the time, and only come out at night. This unfortunately leads to many people believing that that’s just a pleco’s nature, while it isn’t! Plecos can perfectly be active during the …
Why Your Pleco Is Hiding & How To Make It More Active (7 Reasons) Read More »
Plecos are known for their sometimes shy behavior. Maybe you just bought a pleco and notice that it primarily hides. I’ve had such a pleco. It was hiding all day and only at night, it would dare to come out. This makes many people say these fish are nocturnal. But are they? Are plecos more …
Are plecos more active at night? (Myth Debunked) Read More »
Goldfish and pleco catfish: two of the most popular fish kept in the aquarium hobby. Goldfish are kept for their hardiness and color, while plecos are often bought to clean up the tank. This raises the question: can goldfish and plecos live together? There isn’t a direct answer to this, because there are many parameters …
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