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Plecostomus are fun fish in an aquarium, they eat algae and grow over a foot long.
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How to feed a plecostomus?
plecostomus what do you feed it
What is a tropical plecostomus?
A tropical Plecostomus is a type of catfish in the Plecostomus family, that lives in the tropical Americas (mostly South America).
Does the plecostomus have gills?
Yes they need them to breath underwater like any other fish.
What is the scientific name of the fish plecostomus?
A Plecostomus is a Tropical Fish from South America. They are often called "Sucker Fish" because they are seen sucking on the glass. They feed mainly on algae and/or algae wafers when they are kept as pets.
Do you have to have a plecostomus in your fish tank?
no but they are popular for their appetite for algae. if you do get a plecostomus be warned that they grow to about 2 feet long
Is a plecostomus a fish?
Yes.
Will turtles eat plecostomus?
Yes
What is the scientific name for a plecostomus algae eater?
Hypostomus plecostomus.. Plecostamus meaning folded mouth. Pleco (Latin for Fold) Stoma(mouth).
What eats plecostomus?
They eat algae wafers, algae in your tank, or left over food the other fish haven't eaten.
Do Crememcicle platy eat plecostomus?
turtle
Can plecostumus fish be harmful to your koi fish and sturgeons?
Koi are a cold water fish as are Sturgeon. Plecostomus are a tropical fish so they should not be kept together in the first place. Plecostomus are a large but peacefull algae eating fish and they are no real threat to any other fish.
Are plecostomus going extincted?
yes it is going extincted
