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A tropical Plecostomus is a type of catfish in the Plecostomus family, that lives in the tropical Americas (mostly South America).
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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.
How to feed a plecostomus?
plecostomus what do you feed it
Can a Plecostomus be put in a koi pond?
It isn't really recommended because it is a tropical fish but can live with koi if it doesn't get too cold.
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.
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
Why is your plecostomus eating your goldfish?
Plecostomus are algae eaters they are not carnivores. They are also tropical fish so they should never be in an aquarium with coldwater fish like goldfish. If your Plecco is eating your goldfish you must be doing something very very wrong. Work it out. They can live with your goldfish but this may happen, This is because you are not feeding them enough most likely.
Is a plecostomus a fish?
Yes.
What are the other uses of plecostomus?
Plecostomus are fun fish in an aquarium, they eat algae and grow over a foot long.
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).
Do Crememcicle platy eat plecostomus?
turtle
Are plecostomus going extincted?
yes it is going extincted
