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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.
Is a plecostomus a fish?
Yes.
Do fish eat alage?
Do fish eat algae? Yes, some species, like plecostomus, do eat algae.
Does the plecostomus have gills?
Yes they need them to breath underwater like 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
What are the other uses of plecostomus?
Plecostomus are fun fish in an aquarium, they eat algae and grow over a foot long.
Do sucker fish have teeth?
BIG grouper hapuka cod bronze whaler whale shark small yellowtail minnow guppy stingray
What are small fish cleaners called?
plecostomus (Pleco) Fish. Hope this helps! =)
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.
Can a picasimus fish live by itself?
A Plecostomus can live by itself.
Why would a young plecostomus fish just die?
Your probably not taking care of them right that's why and they don't just die like that.
Is a plecostomus an invertebrate?
No, they are not invertebrates. While shaped differently, they are still simply fish which are all vertebrates, since they have spines (just like you and me!)
