Bumblebee Catfish Care: Tank Mates, Size, And More!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Microglanis iheringi Other Names: Asian bumblebee catfish, Pseudomystus siamensis. Bumblebee jelly catfish, Batrochoglanis raninus.…
Cory Catfish 101: Care, Types, Food, Tank Info, & More
The Cory catfish is one of our most recommended freshwater fishes for aquarists of all experience levels. They…
Yoyo Loach Care 101: Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More
The Yoyo Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish to own, no matter how experienced you are. They’re easy…
African Dwarf Frog 101: Care, Food, Tank Setup & Lifespan
If you’re looking for a freshwater addition to your tank that’s a little bit different, you should definitely…
Sailfin Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, and More
Quick Facts Other Names: clown Pleco, Leopard Pleco, Gibby Lifespan: 15-20 years Size: 13-19 inches Care: Easy Diet: …
Killifish Care: Species, Tank Mates, Lifespan, And Breeding
Killifish are a very pretty freshwater fish that come in a variety of different colors. The list of…
Dwarf Crayfish Care: Tank Mates, Food, Size & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Cambarellus shufeldtii Other Names: Mexican Crayfish or Mexican Mini-Lobsters Lifespan: 1.5-3 years Size: 1.6-2…
Pearl Gourami 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Breeding
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Trichopodus leerii Other Names: Mosaic gourami, lace gourami Lifespan: 4-5 years Size: 4-5 inches…
Honey Gourami (aka Sunset): Care, Size & Tank Mates!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Trichogaster chuna Other Names: Sunset Honey Gourami, Red Flame Gourami, and the Red Honey…
Serpae Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More
Serpae Tetras are a wonderful freshwater fish that have a strong foothold in the aquarium scene. We had…
Rosy Red Minnow 101: Care, Breeding, Diet, Size & More
Rosy Red Minnows are a cute and colorful freshwater fish that we’re a huge fan of. They’re quite…
Jack Dempsey Fish: How To Care For This Feisty Cichlid
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Rocio octofasciata Other Names: Cichlasoma biocellatum Regan 1909, C. hedricki Meek 1904, C. octofasciatum…
Rosy Barb Care: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding, Diet & More
Rosy Barbs are a wonderful freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all experience levels. They’re pretty,…
Congo Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More
The Congo Tetra is a beautiful freshwater fish that is a piece of cake to care for. It…
Siamese Algae Eaters: The Only Care Guide You Need
If you’re searching for a freshwater fish that will help knock down the amount of algae in your…
Cherry Barb 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding & More
The Cherry Barb is a great freshwater fish that we’ve been recommending for years. If you’ve been in…
Sunshine Pleco (L014): Care, Growth Rate, Diet & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Scobinancistrus aureatus Other Names: Golden plecos, Sunshine Plecostomus Lifespan: 10 years Size: About 12…
Pictus Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Lifespan…
The pictus catfish is one of our favorite freshwater fishes for a number of reasons. They’re cute, easy…
Silver Arowana 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More!
The Silver Arowana is a large and beautiful freshwater fish that has quite a reputation in the aquarium…
Odessa Barb 101: Care, Size, Breeding, And More!
The Odessa Barb is a fantastic freshwater fish to keep in your aquarium. They’re easy to care for,…
Clown Loach Care: Tank Size, Food, Lifespan, Tank Mates…
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chromobotia macracanthus Other Names: Botia macracantha, Cobitis macracanthus, Chromobotia macracanthus Lifespan: 10 years …
Iridescent Shark 101: Care, Growth Rate, Size, & More
The iridescent shark aka iridescent catfish is a very large freshwater fish that only the most prepared aquarists…
Harlequin Rasbora Care: Size, Tank Mates, Breeding & More
Harlequin Rasboras are a beautiful freshwater fish that can be found in plenty of tanks all over the…
Flowerhorn Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Food & Other Tips
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Amphilophus hybrid Other Names: Flowerhorn Cichlid; Flower Horn Fish; Luohan Lifespan: 11-12 years Size:…
Red Eye Tetra Care: Lifespan, Size, Tank Mates & More!
Red eye tetras are a lovely freshwater species that can be a joy to own. Aside from their…
Convict Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Breeding
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Amatitlania nigrofasciata Other Names: Zebra cichlids and zebra chanchitos.. Lifespan: 8-10 years Size: 4-5…
Jewel Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Setup, Breeding, Etc.
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Hemichromis Other Names: Jewel cichlid or jewelfish Lifespan: 5 years Size: 6 inches Care: …
The Complete Twig Catfish (Farlowella) Care Guide
The twig catfish is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish out there. These neat creatures have…
Celestial Pearl Danio Care Guide (aka Galaxy Rasbora)
Celestial Pearl Danios (aka Galaxy Rasboras) are a beautiful freshwater species that we recommend all the time. Their…
Black Skirt Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi Other Names: Petticoat tetra, high-fin black skirt tetra, black widow tetra, black…
Green Neon Tetra Care: Everything You Need To Know!
The Green Neon Tetra is a really neat freshwater fish that we absolutely love. While a lot of…
Dojo Loach Care 101 (aka Weather Or Pond Loach)
The Dojo Loach (aka Weather Loach or Pond Loach) is one of our all-time favorite freshwater species. These…
Bubble Eye Goldfish: The Complete Care Guide
The Bubble Eye Goldfish is a freshwater species that has an extremely unique appearance. They almost look like…
Apistogramma Care 101 (aka Dwarf Cichlid)
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Apistogramma Other Names: Cacatuoides, Agassizii, Borellii, Macmasteri, Hongsloi, Viejita, Baenschi, Elizabethae, Trifasciata Lifespan: 5-10…
Hillstream Loach Care Guide: Tank Mates, Size, Breeding…
The hillstream loach is an awesome looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Their special…
Chili Rasbora (Boraras Brigittae): Complete Care Guide
The Chili Rasbora is a tropical freshwater fish that has held the attention of the aquarium community for…
Redtail Catfish 101: Size, Care, & Tank Mates
The redtail catfish is a massive freshwater fish that only the most experienced aquarists should attempt to keep.…
Synodontis Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates & Food
For many fishkeepers, Synodontis catfish are an appealing and interesting species to have. Due to their versatility and…
Peacock Cichlid 101: Care, Types, Tank Mates, And More!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Aulonocara jacobfreibergi Other Names: Peacock cichlids, aulonocaras or simply “peacocks” Lifespan: 6-8 years Size: …
Dwarf Gourami Care, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Trichogaster lalius Other Names: gourami, Flame gourami, Powder blue gourami, Red gourami, Sunset gourami…