What should I know about sucker fish?

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Sucker fish like hiding places and algae. They keep tank clean and you can supply food naturally if sun shines on tank daily, permitting algae to grow.

Answer by  bigwig (654)

Sucker fish are great! They clean algae off the walls of your aquarium and off of plant leaves and other surface. If there isn't any algae, you should buy sinking food pellets to make sure they get enough nutrition. Also, some sucker fish are nocturnal, and may dig or stir around the gravel.

Answer by  staceace (19)

The sucker fish, also known as Echeneidae is a fish that attaches to a host for many benefits. It attaches to a host fish (example: shark) and uses for protection, to travel and to eats from excess dropped by the host while feeding.

Answer by  hibpmgirl (2166)

Sucker fish are easy to care for and can grow to large proportions. They get along with almost all other fish and are a great way to keep your aquarium clean. Its best to buy a smaller one so that you dont buy one too large for your aquarium. They will not generally outgrow their environment.

Answer by  Alisa (903)

They are a great addition to a fish take, they are known as algae eatters and help keep your tank clean. They will help eat any uneatten food from over feeding that lands at the bottom of the tank.

Answer by  mcmario2007 (786)

Sucker fish are the cleaners of the tank and they are fish that like to be stationery rather than swim around.

Answer by  Znufoc01 (227)

Sucker fish tend to be peaceful and make great algae eaters. Be aware that many types of sucker fish can grow to be very large. Chinese algea eaters become violent.