Scissortail Rasbora Care: Size, Lifespan, Diet & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Rasbora trilineata Other Names: Black scissortail, scissorfish, scissortail, scissortail rasbora, scissortail shark, spot-tail…
Alien Betta Fish: Care, Lifespan, Tank Mates, Size & More
Because of their stunning appearance, alien betta fish are sought-after by many freshwater aquarists. But there are a…
Red Zebra Cichlid Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Size & Lifespan
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Maylandia estherae Other Names: Red zebra cichlid, Esther Grant’s zebra, Red zebra mbuna Lifespan: …
Blood Parrot Cichlid Care: Size, Behavior, Tank Mates…
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus Other Names: Blood parrot cichlid, Bloody parrot cichlid, Blood-red…
Wolf Cichlid Care: Size, Diet, Tank Mates & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Parachromis dovii Other Names: Heros dovii Günther, Cichlasoma dovii , Nandopsis dovii, Dow’s cichlid,…
Paradise Fish 101: Care, Tank Size, & Tank Mate
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Macropodus opercularis Other Names: Blue paradise fish, paradise gourami, blue paradise gourami Lifespan: 8-9…
Electric Blue Ram Cichlid: Care, Size, Tank Mates & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Other Names: Ram cichlid, blue ram, German blue ram, butterfly cichlid, and…
Severum Cichlid: Care, Tank Mates, Size, Diet & Setup
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Heros severus Other Names: Severum Cichlid, Banded Cichlid, Rainbow Severum Cichlid Lifespan: 5 years…
Venustus Cichlid Care: Size, Tank Mates, Setup & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Nimbochromis venustus Other Names: Venustus Hap, Kalinga, Giraffe Cichlid, Giraffe Haplochromis, and Giraffe Hap…
Betta Fish Care 101: Everything You Need To Know
Quick Facts Other Names: Siamese fighting fish or labyrinth fish Lifespan: 2-5 years Size: 3 inches Care: Medium…
Gold Nugget Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More
The Gold Nugget Pleco is a gorgeous freshwater fish that has been getting more and more interest lately,…
Yellow Lab Cichlid Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet & Setup
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus Other Names: Lemon yellow lab, The blue streak hap, The electric yellow…
Sparkling Gourami: Care, Tank Mates, Size, And More!
Sparkling gouramis (also known as pygmy gouramis) are easily one of our favorite freshwater fishes to keep in…
Ryukin Goldfish 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Food & More
Ryukin Goldfish are a popular goldfish species that have quite a unique look! Despite this, they’re actually quite…
Clown Pleco 101: Care, Size, Diet, Lifespan, And More!
Clown plecos are a popular freshwater fish that can be found in aquariums all over the world. In…
Bichir Care 101: Tank Mates, Diet, Size, Types, Etc.
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Polypterus Other Names: Senegal Bichir, Reedfish, Dinosaur Bichir, Dinosaur Eel, Dragonfin, African Bichir, Marbled…
Striped Raphael Catfish: Care, Size, Food & More…
Striped Raphael Catfish are great freshwater species that often overlooked by many aquarists. But trust us, there’s a…
Koi Betta Fish: A Care Guide To Help Them Thrive
Koi betta fish are unique and gorgeous fish that appeal to a wide variety of aquarists. It doesn’t…
Rainbow Tetra (Nematobrycon lacortei): Full Care Guide
Rainbow Tetras are stunning freshwater fish that many aquarists are interested in owning. But like any fish, it’s…
German Blue Ram 101: Care, Breeding, Tank Mates…
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Other Names: Blue ram, Asian ram, butterfly cichlid, Ramirez’s cichlid Lifespan: 3-4…
Everything You Need To Know About Blue Pearl Shrimp
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Neocaridina palmata Other Names: Blue Pearl shrimp, white pearl shrimp Lifespan: 1-2 years Size: …
Silver Dollar Fish 101: Care, Tank Mates, Size, & More
The silver dollar fish is a beloved freshwater species that has been a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts…
Black Axolotl Care: Everything You Need To Know
Black axolotls are a unique variation of an extremely popular and iconic aquatic pet. But interestingly enough, many…
Zebra Pleco 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More!
Zebra Plecos are a beautiful and easy to care for freshwater fish that we recommend all the time.…
Water Wisteria Care: Planting, Propagation & Carpet Tips
Water wisteria is a fantastic plant option for freshwater aquariums. It looks great, is easy to care for,…
Vampire Crab 101: Care, Habitat Setup, Tank Mates & More
Vampire Crabs are one of the most stunning creatures you can keep in captivity. Their unique colors are…
Apple Snail Care: Diet, Size, Lifespan, Breeding & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Procambarus alleni Other Names: Blue Crayfish, Blue Lobster, Florida Electric Blue Crayfish, Electric Blue…
Emperor Tetra 101: The Complete Care Guide
The Emperor Tetra is an underrated freshwater fish that we’ve been a fan of for years. While they’re…
Otocinclus Catfish Care: Food, Tank Size, Breeding & More
Otocinclus are easily one of our favorite freshwater fish. For starters, they help your tank by eating up…
Royal Pleco 101: Care, Size, Growth Rate, Food & More!
Royal Plecos are an incredibly unique freshwater fish that will draw attention in any tank. These large, interesting-looking…
Neon Tetra Care: Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan & Disease
Neon Tetras are a neat and enjoyable freshwater fish that can be found in the tanks of hobbyists…
Blue Bolt Shrimp 101: The Complete Care Guide
Blue bolt shrimp are stunning aquatic creatures that many people want to own. But what they don’t realize…
Bristlenose Pleco 101: Care, Lifespan, Size, & Breeding
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Ancistrus cirrhosis var Albino Other Names: Albino Bristlenose catfish, Albino Bushynose catfish Lifespan: Between…
Zebra Loach 101: Care, Size, Diet & More
The Zebra Loach is an amazing freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all skill and experience…
Upside Down Catfish 101: Care, Size, Tank Mates…
Upside Down Catfish are one of our favorite freshwater species without a doubt. We find ourselves recommending them…
Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More!
Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can…
Ember Tetra 101: Care, Size, Breeding, Lifespan, & More
The Ember Tetra is a cute and fun little freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all…
Red Claw Crab 101: Care, Tank Setup, Diet & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Perisesarma bidens Other Names: Mini Crab, The Red Crab, Grapsus bidens, Sesarma Moeschi Lifespan:…
Albino Bristlenose Pleco: The Complete Care Guide
The albino bristlenose pleco is a stunning freshwater fish that can be hard to find. Due to their…
Thai Micro Crab 101: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & More
The Thai Micro Crab is one of our favorite aquatic critters of all time! They’re fairly under the…