Species

Pterygoplichthys pardalis

A gentle giant that moonlights as your tank's algae cleanup crew.

Ancistrus sp

A wide-headed Xingu catfish that rewards patient, experienced keepers with remarkable longevity.

Ancistrus macrophthalmus

A compact Venezuelan bushynose with the rare ability to breathe air directly.

Ancistrus dolichopterus

The classic bristlenose pleco, with a face full of tentacles and a big personality.

Ancistrus cirrhosus

The algae-scrubbing catfish with a face only a fishkeeper could love.

Peckoltia vittata

A boldly banded dwarf pleco that works the rocks and driftwood at night.

Parotocinclus jumbo

A tiny armored catfish with big personality and a clever breathing trick.

Panaqolus maccus

A compact, cave-loving pleco with bold patterns and a feisty streak toward its own kind.

Hypostomus cochliodon

A hefty South American pleco with a surprisingly specialized wood-scraping bite.

Hypostomus plecostomus

The classic algae-scrubbing catfish that outgrows almost every tank it's sold for.

Ancistrus claro

A dwarf bushynose catfish from Brazil with a knack for breeding itself in mature tanks.

Peckoltia brevis

A feisty dwarf pleco from Brazil's Purus River with surprisingly bold attitude.

Otocinclus mariae

Tiny algae-grazer that plasters itself to the glass for a unique underside view.

Leporacanthicus galaxias

A spot-covered pleco with genuine fangs and a boldly territorial personality.

Baryancistrus xanthellus

A bold, boulder-dwelling pleco from Brazil's rapids that doesn't share its territory.

Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus

A hefty Amazonian pleco that breathes air and rules the tank bottom.

Hypancistrus debilittera

A compact, cave-dwelling pleco with a big attitude toward its own kind.

Hemiodontichthys acipenserinus

The only catfish where dad carries the eggs on his lips.

Baryancistrus demantoides

A territorial Venezuelan pleco with vivid spots and a noticeably tall dorsal fin.

Peckoltia compta

A compact Brazilian pleco with a bold pattern and a useful breathing trick.

A whiptail catfish with one of the most striking breeding behaviors in the hobby.

Baryancistrus chrysolomus

A boldly finned Xingu catfish that earns its territorial reputation with age.

Ancistrus ranunculus

A flat-headed, rock-hugging pleco from Brazil's wild river rapids.

Otocinclus vittatus

Tiny algae-grazing catfish that plasters itself to glass and plants alike.

Otocinclus macrospilus

The most commonly sold oto, fragile at first but rewarding once settled.

A tiny Peruvian algae grazer with bold, zebra-like blotches and a gentle disposition.

Dekeyseria brachyura

A colour-shifting pleco that adapts its pattern to match its surroundings.

Pterygoplichthys weberi

A hard-working algae grazer from Amazonian headwaters with a remarkable breathing trick.

Hypostomus roseopunctatus

A hefty South American pleco with an unusual ability to breathe air.

Sturisoma panamense

An elegant whiptail catfish that grazes algae and breathes air when needed.

Panaque nigrolineatus

A wood-rasping giant with bold racing stripes and a reclusive personality.

Sturisoma festivum

A sleek, whiskered algae grazer from the Maracaibo basin with a surprising trick up its sleeve.

Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps

A decades-long commitment: this armored giant lives longer than most pets.

Hypancistrus inspector

Bold spotted pleco from Venezuelan rapids, compact enough for a mid-size tank.

Hypostomus latifrons

A hardy Paraguayan armored catfish with a surprising ability to breathe air.

Hemiancistrus guahiborum

A territorial Orinoco plec with vivid orange-edged fins and a fascinating ability to breathe air.