The scientific name for this species is Lepomis cyanellus. This species is native to the middle of the United States, particularly in the Gulf Coast and the Great Lakes to the North. The distribution of these fish has expanded accidentally and they are now commonly seen across the entire United States and parts of Mexico. …
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Native to the Ganges Basin in northern India, the Yoyo Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish with a personality as bold as its stripy patterns. Pertaining to the Botiidae family, this rather energetic and confident fish goes by many names, including Almora Loach, Pakistani Loach, and Lohachata Botia Loaches, but their binomial name is Botia …
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The giant gourami (scientifically known as Osphronemus goramy) is the largest of the gourami species. Native to Southeast Asian freshwater habitats, the giant gourami remains true to its name with documented sizes of up to 26” long. This species has a conservation status of Least Concern due to its wide distribution and benefits in the …
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Surprisingly for a cichlid, the Bolivian Ram is an easy-going fish. It will quite peacefully swim by itself, and can get on well with other species. With unusual color markings and a relative hardiness, the Bolivian Ram makes a great fish for a new owner. Found in the soft and acidic waters of Bolivia and …
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The Bloodfin Tetra is a lively little freshwater fish popular among aquarists for being easy to care for and pretty resilient. They get their name from their lovely blood red fins, and they are also sometimes known as Redfin Tetra, True Bloodfin and Glass Bloodfin because of their reflective silvery bodies. They hail from the …
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The Diamond Tetra is a small freshwater species that belongs to the Characidae family. Its scientific name is Moenkhausia pittieri although it is sometimes called a timantti tetra. In the wild, this fish is found inhabiting shallow, vegetated waters near the coastal area of Lake Valencia, South America. The Diamond Tetra can also be found …
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When it comes to the perfect species of shoaling fish for your aquarium, it doesn’t get much better than the tetra. There are so many different species of tetra to choose from, and on the whole, they are easy to take care of. They are placid, friendly, and being a community fish, they do not …
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The gold nugget pleco (scientifically known as Baryancistrus xanthellus) is one of the most popular pleco species found in Brazil. Technically, the proper identification for this species is L018 or L-18 – but this doesn’t have the same ring as gold nugget pleco. Distinctive for its unique appearance and easy maintenance, this species is one …
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The flowerhorn cichlid is a hybrid species of freshwater fish that cannot be found naturally in the wild. Born from the combination of the blood parrot cichlid and the red devil cichlid, this species has been bred exclusively in captivity since its conception and can be found in breeding farms across Thailand and Malaysia. Since …
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The emperor tetra is a schooling fish found in Colombia’s Rio San Juan and Rio Atrato river basins. These vibrant schoolers are known for being low-maintenance and adaptable to a variety of aquarium conditions, making them an excellent choice for novices. Though they flourish best under conditions similar to those found in their native Amazonian …
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