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 …
You are thinking about getting your own pleco catfish or maybe you had some noticeable events happen in your tank. This raises the question: do pleco catfish eat other fish? After all, the last thing you want is adding a pleco to your tank and later figuring out it’s been eating your other aquarium fish. …
Plecos: they’re one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. Unfortunately, they’re also one of the most mistreated fish. Especially In terms of their tank, and they’re often kept in far from ideal conditions. In order to give your pleco a healthy and happy life, one of the most important things is setting …
Pleco catfish are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. They are often praised because most plecos eat algae, and are relatively peaceful fish. Unfortunately, plecos are often mistreated in the hobby, due to pet stores that claim they are easier to care for than they really are. In this article, you’ll …
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Bristlenose plecos are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium. Bristlenose plecos eat algae, are lively and the many colorful variants make them an attractive choice for both beginners and advanced hobbyists. On top of that, bristlenose plecos are rather small pleco catfish, making them suited for in many tanks. In this post, …
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Feeding plecos vegetables: it’s great for bringing them a varied diet, along with extra fibers and vitamins. Feeding plecos a varied diet, including different vegetables helps them become healthier and more lively. If you’ve been looking to feed your pleco a new diet, or just some extra healthy foods, this article is for you. I’ve …
So, you’ve just picked up a cute, small pleco from the local pet store, ready to see the algae disappear in your aquarium. The fish store sold it to you as the ideal, cheap solution for all your algae problems. In an almost magical way, all the algae will be gone in a matter of …
Do plecos need driftwood in their tank? For many years people have been arguing about whether plecos need wood in their tank. Do they really need it to survive, or is it just something people say? Most plecos don’t need driftwood to survive. However, for almost all plecos it is recommended to have at least …
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