Studying aquatic life can be a lifelong hobby. There are many species of sea creatures, each with their own unique set of characteristics. Sea life is fascinating and one such creature of the water is the Bala shark. The Bala shark has kept aquatic enthusiasts intrigued for centuries, so let’s look deeper into why they …
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The Congo Tetra is considered one of the best and most popular tetras for a home aquarium due to its stunning and striking natural beauty. This colorful kind of fish will surely stand out among the rest in your tank, with a shimmering body and flowing fins. The good news is that they are also …
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If you’ve ever owned any tropical fish, you’ll sometimes know how difficult it can be to care for them. These fish can be sensitive even to the slightest change in their environment. The last thing you’ll want after spending your hard-earned cash on some brightly colored fish is for them to be floating upside down …
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Gulper Catfish are an appealing fish to have in your tank due to their large, smooth body, and classic Catfish look that immediately catches your attention. They are also predatory fish, and watching them devour or gulp down their prey is fascinating. If you’re not really into the idea of feeding live fish to your …
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Walking Catfish are known for their greedy nature and they put on weight very quickly, making them a popular choice to be bred for food consumption. They are also popular with aquarists as they are cheap and are usually sold at juvenile age when they have a small, cute appearance. But they grow quickly and …
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Way back in the 1970s, the Odessa Barb, whose scientific term is Pethia Padamya, made its official debut in animal lover groups in Odessa, Ukraine. Due to the obvious male’s striking red hue from stem to stern, which mimics that of a ruby, the name “Padamya” is Burmese for ruby. It has been around for …
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Whether you’re a brand new aquarium owner or you’ve been keeping fish for a while, Mollies are one of the most popular species on the planet. And, of all the different types of Mollies available, it’s the Dalmatian Molly that is arguably the most intriguing. Named for its white body that is speckled with black …
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Blue ram cichlids are among the most visually appealing freshwater fish in the hobby. Almost every colour of the rainbow can be seen in a healthy ram in breeding condition. In this article, we’ll guide you through how to keep Blue Rams, their breeding process, and other helpful information. Let’s dive in! Care Guide Tank …
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Native to the warm, slow rivers, ponds, and rice paddies of Southeast Asia, the Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis Pumila) is a vegetation-loving little fish with a gorgeous technicolor body. With their lung-ish labyrinth organ, these little things are just as fascinating on the inside as they are on the outside. It allows them to surface for …
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The Zebra Pleco is an attractive freshwater fish. Their distinctive stripy appearance makes them very popular with all types of aquarists and they are considered very easy to look after. If you want to know more about this fish or you are considering getting some of your own, read on to find out all about …
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