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…
Electric Blue Acara 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding…
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Andinoacara Pulcher Other Names: Blue Acara, Electric Blue Cichlid, Electric Blue Ram, Andinoacara Electric…
Scarlet Badis 101: Care, Tank Mates & Breeding
Scarlet badis are an extremely popular freshwater fish and one of our favorite nano fishes you can get…
Rope Fish Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, And More!
The rope fish (also known as the African rope fish or reed fish) is a very unique freshwater…
African Cichlid Care Guide: Tank Setup, Types & Tank Mates
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Cichlidae Other Names: Aquarium fish Lifespan: 8 years Size: 2-8 inches Care: Difficult Diet: …
Green Terror Cichlids: Size, Tank Mates & General Care
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Andinoacara rivulatus Other Names: Gold Saum, White Saum, and the Orange Saum Lifespan: Between…
Red Empress Cichlid Care: Everything You Need To Know!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Aquarium fish Other Names: Red Empress, Red Empress Hap, Spindle Hap, Fire Blue Hap,…
Elephant Nose Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gnathonemus petersii Other Names: Elephantnose fish, long-nosed elephant fish, and Ubangi mormyrid Lifespan: 6-10…
Comet Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan and Tank Setup
Comet Goldfish are a staple freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for many years. Many…
Rummy Nose Tetra 101: Diet, Tank Mates, Breeding & More
The Rummy Nose Tetra is a neat-looking freshwater fish that are a good fit for many aquariums. While…
Mystery Snail 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding, Food & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Pomacea bridgesii Other Names: Apple snail, Spike-topped apple snail, Miracle snail, Golden snail, Cherry…
Vampire Pleco (L-240): The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Leporacanthicus galaxias Other Names: Galaxy pleco and Tusken pleco Lifespan: 15 years Size: 10…
Chinese Algae Eater 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, & Tank Mates
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Other Names: Sucking Loach, Honey Loach, Honey Sucker Lifespan: 10 years Size: …
Dwarf Pea Puffer 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And Diet
The pea puffer (aka dwarf pufferfish) could be one of the cutest freshwater species on the planet. We…
Rainbow Shark 101: Care Guide, Tank Size, Food & Tank Mates
Rainbow sharks are fascinating and unique fish that can be incredibly rewarding to keep. But before you add…
Firemouth Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Thorichthys meeki Other Names: Cichlasoma meeki , C. hyorhynchum, firemouth, redbreasted cichlid, mojarra boca…
Peacock Gudgeon 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Tateurndina ocellicauda Other Names: Goby, Gudgeon Fish, Gudgeon Dwarf Cichlid, Spotted Gudgeon, Gudgeon Cichlid…
Tiger Shovelnose Catfish: Care, Size & Tank Mates
The tiger shovelnose catfish is a very interesting freshwater fish that has captured the attention of aquarists for…
Ruby Tetra 101: Care, Tank Size, Food, Lifespan & More!
Ruby tetras are delightful little fish perfect for a bright aquarium. Their vivid colors and tiny size turn…
Silver Tip Tetra Guide: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates…
Silver tip tetras are like hidden gems in the world of freshwater fish. People often overlook their beauty,…
Red Tail Shark 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates, Food, & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Epalzeorhynchos bicolor Other Names: Redtail shark, redtail black shark, Black shark, Bicolor shark, Redtail…
Jaguar Cichlid (Managuense): Care, Size, Tank Mates…
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Parachromis managuensis Other Names: Aztec Cichlid, Jaguar Cichlid, Managua Cichlid, Spotted Guapote, Tiger Guapote,…
Kuhli Loach 101: Care, Tank Size, Breeding, And Tank Mates
The Kuhli Loach is an amazing cleaner fish that gets along wonderfully with its tank mates. On top…
African Butterfly Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More
The African Butterfly Fish, also known as the Freshwater Butterfly Fish, catches the eye with its unique look,…
Pristella Tetra (X-Ray): Care, Diet, Tank Mates & More!
The pristella tetra, also called the x-ray tetra, stands out as a freshwater fish that’s often overlooked, though…
Mbu Puffer Fish 101: Care, Tank Size, Food & Tank Mates
The Mbu puffer fish is an incredibly unique species that has quite a personality. Known for being very…
Plakat Betta: Care, Tank Mates, Diet, Size & More!
Plakat Bettas are beautiful freshwater fish that catch the eye of many folks. Their amazing colors and fins…
Pygmy Cory Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet & More!
Pygmy Cory Catfish make a fantastic freshwater pick for anyone who loves aquariums. They’re adorable, easy to look…
Black Ghost Knife Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, And More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Apteronotus albifrons Other Names: Apteronotus passan, Gymnotus albifrons, Sternarchus albifrons, S. lacepedii, S. maximilliani…
Bala Sharks: Care Guide, Tank Size, Food, And Tank Mates
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Balantiocheilos melanopterus Other Names: Tricolor shark, tricolor sharkminnow, Silver shark, or Shark minnow Lifespan:…
Guppy Care Guide: Lifespan, Size, Diet, Breeding & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Poecilia Reticulata Other Names: Millionfish and Rainbow Fish Lifespan: 2-5 years Size: 2 inches,…
Peacock Eel: Care, Tank Mates, Food, Size & Lifespan
Peacock eels stand out as one-of-a-kind freshwater fish, often wrapped in mystery and **misunderstanding**. Many fish enthusiasts have…
Oscar Fish Care: Tank Mates, Food, Size & More
Oscar fish, often called velvet cichlids, are a big hit in the world of home aquariums. They look…
Platy Fish 101: Care, Types, Diet, Lifespan & More!
Platy fish are a big hit with folks who keep freshwater tanks. They’re colorful, easy to care for,…
Swordtail Fish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, & Breeding
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Xiphophorus Other Names: Platyfish (or platies) and swordtails Lifespan: 3- 5 years Size: 5.5…
Red Devil Cichlid 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Amphilophus labiatus Other Names: Cichlasoma labiatum, Heros labiatus Gunther, Mojarra picuda. Lifespan: 10-12 years…
Bolivian Ram Cichlid: Care, Tank Mates, Diet & More!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Other Names: Bolivian butterfly, Butterfly cichlid, Red Cichlid, Ruby clown cichlid, Ruby…
Opaline Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size & Lifespan
Opaline gourami are stunning freshwater fish often missed in aquariums. With tons of other gouramis out there, it’s…
Shubunkin Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan & More
Shubunkin Goldfish capture the hearts of fish enthusiasts globally. Their vibrant colors, spirited nature, and simple care requirements…
Endler’s Livebearer Care 101 (Poecilia Wingei)
Endler’s livebearers, known as poecilia wingei, shimmer like underwater jewels. These dazzling freshwater fish are hard to miss,…