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 Silver Arowana belongs to the Osteoglossidae family and is a South American freshwater species. Its scientific name is Osteoglossum bicirrhosum but it is also referred to as the Monkey Fish or the Dragon Fish. In the wild, they are found in the Amazon River Basin. Due to their predatory behavior, this species is not …
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The Fathead Minnow, also known by its binomial nomenclature, Pimephales promelas, is native to North America and Canada. This minnow species is a freshwater fish, and it’s kept both as an aquarium fish and a feeder fish for larger aquarium inhabitants. Today’s care guide for the Fathead Minnow is geared towards keeping this fish long-term, …
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The Pictus Catfish, or Pimelodus pictus by its scientific name, is an absolute favorite freshwater fish among aquarists all over the world. This is due to their peaceful nature and the fact that they are easy to care for, as well as their distinctive and dramatic barbels of course! They are a surprisingly active species …
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It’s perhaps unfair to call this South American cichlid the “Green Terror” – after all, it isn’t always green. The aggressive behavior is certainly a defining feature of this remarkable cichlid, although “Terror” might be taking it too far. An inquisitive nature combined with a large tank can soften out those territorial edges. Found in …
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