General information Trinidad Pleco, also known as Spotted Pleco or Sailfin Pleco, is a species of freshwater catfish that is native to South America. It is a hardy and peaceful species that can grow up to 12 inches in length. It has a dark brown body covered in small white or yellow spots, with a…
General information These fish are brown or black and have medium sized yellow spots all over their body. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 7.8 and water temperature should range from 77°F to 86°F. The tank should have a gravel substrate, large boulders, plants and caves. Although they…
General information The body is light brown to gold with the scales outlined in brown or gray. The Thomasi Plecos has a distinguished look almost as if the fish is heavily-armored. They make an excellent addition to any community aquarium, and you can keep several of the same species in an aquarium. They will thrive…
General information While the common pleco name is shared across several plecos the Hypostomus plecostomus is one of the larger of the group and only grows to approximately 20 inches long.
General information The Bushy Nose Pleco (Ancistrus) is a freshwater species that belongs to the Loricariidae family. They are native to South America and are found in rivers and streams with slow to moderate currents. Bushy Nose Plecos have a maximum length of about 4 inches (10 cm) and are known for their distinctive appearance…
General information The Red Bristlenose Pleco, also known as the Red Bushynose or Super Red Bristlenose, is a popular freshwater fish in the aquarium trade. Its scientific name is Ancistrus sp. The Red Bristlenose Pleco is a small, peaceful fish that can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. It has a stout…
General information The Sailfin Pleco L83, also known as the Gibby Pleco or Leopard Pleco, is a large freshwater species that originates from South America. It is a peaceful fish that can be kept in a community aquarium, but it requires plenty of space due to its size and can become territorial with other bottom-dwelling…
General information Twig catfish have a unique body shape that resembles a thin stick of wood which is where they get their name from. The body is a slender and elongated body that is brown in color with two dark stripes from the tip of the rostrum, passing over the eyes and ending at the…
General information The Gold Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) is a freshwater species that belongs to the Loricariidae family. They are native to South America and are found in rivers and streams with moderate to fast currents. Gold Royal Plecos have a maximum length of about 15 inches (38 cm) and are known for their striking…
General information Orange Cheek Pleco comes in a variable in coloration from completely dark brown to black, mottled with tan, to dark brown coloration with black streaks, or light tan with large spots located at the base of lateral plates, fin membranes, and abdomen. They have a large, bulky body that appears like an armor plating…