The Truth About Janitor Fish in Koi Pond: Friend or Foe?
Introduction Owning a koi pond is a wonderful way to add life and beauty to your backyard. However, maintaining a koi pond involves a lot of work, especially in terms of cleaning and keeping the pond healthy for your fish. One fish species that has become popular in recent years as a janitor fish in koi ponds is the Plecostomus, also known as the “janitor fish”. These fish are often sought after because of their supposed ability to clean the pond by eating algae and other waste. … »