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…
Flame Tetra Care: Size, Tank Mates, Diet, Water & More
The flame tetra is a wonderful freshwater species that will always catch your eye. With their gorgeous appearance…
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…
Bloodfin Tetra 101: Care, Tank Mates, Breeding, Lifespan…
In our opinion, the Bloodfin Tetra is one of the most underrated species in the aquarium industry. Due…
Glass Catfish Care: Food, Tank Mates, Lifespan & More!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Kryptopterus vitreolus Other Names: Ghost catfish or Phantom catfish Lifespan: 7-8 years Size: 4-6…
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.…
Cherry Shrimp Care 101: Breeding, Tank Setup, Tank Mates & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Neocaridina heteropoda Other Names: Red Cherry, Cherry Red, Fire Red, Sakura, Painted Fire Red…
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…
Cabomba Plant Care: Everything You Need To Know
Cabomba plants are an excellent option for any aquarist who’s looking to introduce some vegetation into their tank.…
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…
Japanese Trapdoor Snail 101: Care, Size, Breeding & More
The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a freshwater species that doesn’t get enough attention. Not only are they pretty…
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…
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: …
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…
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…
Columbian Shark Care: Everything You Need To Know
The Columbian Shark is a very interesting fish that many aquarists don’t know about. And the ones that…
Emperor Angelfish 101: Care, Lifespan, Facts & More!
Emperor Angelfish are gorgeous saltwater fish that stand out in any tank. Because of their looks, this popular…
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…
Anacharis 101: The Complete Plant Care Guide
Anacharis is one of the most popular aquarium plants out there, and for good reason. It’s hardy, easy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amano Shrimp: Care, Lifespan, Breeding & Algae-Eating!
Amano shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater shrimps around. It’s hard to find someone with a…
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…
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,…
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…
Rabbit Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Size & More
Rabbit Snails are a unique freshwater species that turn a lot of heads. With their long shell and…
Hornwort Plants: How To Care For Them In Your Aquarium
If you’re considering adding some plants to your aquarium, hornwort is a fantastic choice. It’s easy to care…
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…
Electric Blue Crayfish: The Only Care Guide You Need
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Procambarus alleni Other Names: Blue Crayfish, Blue Lobster, Florida Electric Blue Crayfish, Electric Blue…
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…
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,…
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…
Bamboo Shrimp 101: Care, Size, Lifespan, Breeding, Etc.
Bamboo Shrimp are a neat looking freshwater species that have been in the aquarium scene for quite a…
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…
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 …
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…