Plecostomus
August 2003
Plecostomus have a disc shaped mouths that is part suction cup and loaded
with little comb teeth made to scrape algae from rock, plant and glass surfaces.
These fish are very useful in a tank but can grow very large and if they are
hungry can destroy plants and kill other fish. The Pleco is from an ancient
family of fish that have not changed in millions of year. The fish is equipped
with very spiny fins and scales that deter attacks from other fish.
