Discover that pet fish can be long-term companions, living for decades with proper care. Beyond decoration, these aquatic friends offer entertainment and calm, bringing joy and life to your home.

Texas' 'Fish Whisperer,' Kyle Naegeli recently found a large plecostomus in a Houston creek, catching it with his own two hands. Commonly-known as a "sucker fish" and handy for cleaning the inside of ...

Plecostomus (Hypostomus plecostomus) and the vermiculated sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) are both commonly referred to as armored catfish. (San Antonio River Authority) SAN MARCOS, ...

SAN ANTONIO — In record numbers, pandemic-weary people have been lured to the outdoors as a cure for cabin fever. Census counts on the San Antonio hike and bike trail system have never been higher, ...

Choosing long‑lived fish can turn an aquarium into a long-term companion rather than a short‑lived hobby. Lifespan depends on more than just species; water quality, tank size, filtration, diet and ...