Pleco Care 101 (A Guide for Beginners)

Albino Bristlenose Pleco on a Leaf in a Fish Tank

Plecos are some of the best bottom-dwelling fish that you can buy. Many people love buying plecos because of how nice they look. Some choose to buy them because they want fish that will eat algae in the tank. Whatever your reason is for being interested in plecos, it’s important to care for them the … Read more

How Much Do Plecos Cost to Own?

Bristlenose Pleco Eating Algae Off of Rock

Plecos are some of the most popular bottom-feeding fish to own. Many people buy these fish so that they can eat algae in their fish tanks. Many types of plecos are good algae eaters, but they can also simply be fun to own. Many of these fish are pretty to look at, and they can … Read more

Are Plecos Aggressive? (By Type)

Plecostomus on Bottom of Community Tank

Plecos are popular fish that many people love putting in home fish tanks. They’re fish that stay at the bottom of the tank. You might think that they would be a good fit for a community aquarium. Often, people put bottom-feeding fish in community tanks because they’re relatively peaceful. Are plecos considered to be peaceful … Read more

The Best (And Worst) Pleco Tank Mates

Green Phantom Pleco Surrounded by Neon Tetras

You’ve probably heard that plecos are supposed to be good options for community fish tanks. They’re bottom-dwelling fish, which means that they will usually stay away from other fish in the tank. Even so, plecos aren’t going to be good fits for every community fish tank. You need to put plecos in community tanks with … Read more