Loves algae sinking wafers. Front-facing caves and wood with good overhangs are their favorite resting places. HABITAT: South America.
Family: Loricariidae
Species: Peckoltia vittata
Compatibility: Angelfish, Discus and other Cichlids, Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, Livebearers, Loaches, other Plecos and scavenger Catfish.
Tank Conditions: 73-79°F; pH 6.5-7.0; dH 8-10
Size: 4 in (10 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Herbivorous

Planted aquariums with hardy, fast-growing plants, high aeration, and water movement provide a healthy environment. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to reduce the stress. Recommended minimum tank of 125 gallons should be provided to house this fish.
Feeding off the bottom of the aquarium, it gets most of […]

The Gold Nugget Pleco is a shy bottom-dweller that appreciates plenty of driftwood in its environment. Recommended minimum tank of 50 gallons should be provided to house this fish. Feeding off the bottom of the tank, it gets most of its nutrition from left over food and algae. HABITAT: South america.
Family: Loricariidae
Species: Baryancistrus
Compatibility: Angelfish, Discus […]

A recommended minimum tank of 50 gallons should be provided to house this fish. HABITAT: Brazil.
Family: Loricariidae
Species: Leporacanthicus heterodon
Compatibility: Angelfish, Discus and other Cichlids, Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, Livebearers, Loaches, other Plecos, and scavenger Catfish
Tank Conditions: 72-76°F; pH 6.5-7.5; dH 8-12
Size: 7 in (18 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivorous

Due to the abundance of stock available in the catfish category, it has become very difficult to categorize them by species. As a result, you may see a reference to the letter “L” for the family Loricariidae, followed by a number. The Queen Arabesque is referred to as L-260.
Family: Loricariidae
Species: Hypancistrus
Compatibility: […]

Planted aquariums with hearty, fast-growing plants, high aeration, and water movement make for a healthy environment. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to reduce stress for the Sailfin Gibbiceps Pleco. A recommended minimum tank of 70 gallons should be provided to house this fish.
The Sailfin Pleco is most […]

These fish need plenty of hiding space. They are very sensitive to medications so it should be used in small dosage. They are nocturnal fish and the lights should be dimmed if possible. They are only peaceful with other fish of different species. If kept together they will surely fight.
A recommended minimum tank of 30 […]