Three Common Myths about Plecos (Plecostomus Catfish)
Myth 1: Plecos eat fish waste and clean the glass Plecos do not eat fish waste and they are not magic glass cleaners. Smaller plecos will eat some of the algae on the glass, but…
Tag: Freshwater Fish
Clownfish and Anemone Compatibility – Part 1
Many salt water aquarists are fascinated by the symbiotic relationship between clownfish and anemones. Did you know that clownfish will not host with just any anemone? They will only bond with certain anemones, so it’s…
Threadfin paradiseas catfish
Threadfin paradiseas catfish – (Polynemus paradiseas) This extremely rare fish is found South and Southeast Asia. Depending on the species, they are inhabit freshwater, brackish, or marine waters. Although this fish is called a catfish,…
Boesemani rainbow
Boesemani rainbow – (Melanotaenia boesemani) A peaceful tropical fish that can be found in Indonesian waters. The boesemani rainbow had a diet of small crustaceans, insects, and some vegetation in the wild. They are well…
Vampire tetra
Vampire tetra – (Hydrolycus scomberoides) A predatory tropical fish that can be found in the Amazon River. The vampire tetra feeds on smaller fish. They are known for their gigantic fangs on their bottom jaw….