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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Scientific name for the Plecostomus is Hypostomus plecostomus.
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Scientific name of a janitor fish?
Hypostomus plecostomus
What is the scientific name for a plecostomus algae eater?
Hypostomus plecostomus.. Plecostamus meaning folded mouth. Pleco (Latin for Fold) Stoma(mouth).
Is a plecostomus a fish?
Yes.
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
What are the other uses of plecostomus?
Plecostomus are fun fish in an aquarium, they eat algae and grow over a foot long.
Scientific name of big fish?
There is no scientific name for just big fish.
What are small fish cleaners called?
plecostomus (Pleco) Fish. Hope this helps! =)
What is the scientific name for Reed fish?
Erpetoichthys calabaricus is the scientific name for the reed fish
What scientific name is given to clown fish?
The scientific name for a clown fish is a amphiprioninae.
Can a picasimus fish live by itself?
A Plecostomus can live by itself.
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.
What is the scientific name for the fish in your aquariums?
Fish
