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…
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…
Royal Gramma 101: Care, Compatibility, Lifespan & More
The royal gramma aka fairy basslet is one of our absolute favorite saltwater aquarium fish out there. They’re…
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: …
Ramshorn Snail 101: Care, Breeding, Lifespan, Eggs & More
The Ramshorn Snail is a critter we really enjoy. They’re super easy to care for and quite fun…
Bumblebee Goby Care: Tank Mates, Diet, Breeding, & More
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Brachygobius xanthozonus Other Names: Goby, Fish, Mudskipper, Pygmy Goby, Gudgeon Lifespan: 3 years Size: …
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…
Blue Velvet Shrimp Care: The Complete Guide
The Blue Velvet Shrimp is a species of freshwater shrimp that simply look amazing. Their vibrant blue color…
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…
Rubber Lip Pleco 101: Care, Max Size, Diet, And More!
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chaetostoma Milesi Other Names: Rubbernose Pleco, Bulldog Pleco, Rubber Pleco, Chostoma Plecoaet Lifespan: 10-12…
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…
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…
Staurogyne Repens Care Guide: The Perfect Carpet Plant!
Staurogyne repens is a great freshwater aquarium plant choice for aquarists of all experience levels. It’s a plant…
Dwarf Hairgrass Care: Carpet Advice & How To Plant
Dwarf hairgrass stands as a hidden gem among aquarium carpet plants. Interest in this plant exists, but it…
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…
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…
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: …
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,…
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…
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: …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…