Some plecostomus species rapidly grow as juveniles — and before you know it, you have a two-foot-long fish in your tank. Larger plecos are great for big tanks (over 50 gallons), but you should ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the aquarium trade, the first of these amazing fish to hit the scene was “plecostomus punctatus,” the sucker mouthed catfish. Mainly from Brazil and surrounding regions, ...

As part of ongoing efforts, researchers removed more than 400 of the invasive suckermouth armored catfish, or "plecos," from a Texas river. Above, a stock image of a plecostomus.

Since he started recreational fishing, Carlos “CJ” Rivera Santiago has not ceased in his efforts to stop the spread of this particular fish and, at the same time, to educate his public about ...

The freeze, however, has transformed the usual routine. Tropical fish begin to have problems when water temperatures dip below 60 degrees. So for most of the past week, as air temperatures ...