Pe(s)t, 2022





















Specifications
Various mediums. 

DescriptionHypostomus plecostomus, also known as:

→ Armour catfish 
→ Pleco 
→ Common pleco 
→ Suckermouth catfish 
→ Algae eater 
→ Janitor fish 
→ Sweeper fish 
→ Bottom cleaner 
→ Alien fish 
→ Pest fish 
→ Monster fish 
→ Evil fish 

The stones, bones, gravel, and driftwood in this fish tank were collected from the Thames River. In addition, there are two Hypostomus plecostomus on loan from Supreme Animal Foods. These fish, native to the Amazon River basin in South America, are commonly sold at low cost due to their dark colouring. They are best known as nocturnal algae eaters and for their role in cleaning fish tanks. They will be returned to their original home after the exhibition.

SiteM2 Gallery, London, UK.