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 ...

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 ...

The suckermouth catfish, or pleco, showcases extraordinary survival by enduring months in dried mud without water. Equipped with specialized breathing organs, it enters dormancy, akin to hibernation, ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. The bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/WBBH) — Florida’s beloved manatees are dying off in record numbers this year, and an invasive species could put them more at risk during winter. WBBH reports that the shallow ...