The Jaguar Cichlid is a feisty freshwater fish. Their attractive appearance makes them very popular with home aquarists. Whilst this species poses a fun challenge for more experienced aquarists, they are not suitable for beginners. If you want to find out more about this fascinating fish, or you are considering adding them to your own …
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The Rosy Barb is a subtropical freshwater species that belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Its scientific name is the Pethia Conchonius and it is commonly found in Southern Asian countries. As a hardy species, Rosy Barb fish are relatively easy to care for, making them an ideal option for aquarium owners with different levels of …
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Dwarf Cichlids are cute, friendly and fun fish that can have a peaceful nature in your home aquarium. These types of fish are generally very easy going, and therefore do well in community tanks. Dwarf Cichlids tend to have very outgoing, fun personalities, which makes them very popular among aquarium enthusiasts. If you’re considering dwarf …
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South American Cichlids are a popular variety for aquarium lovers everywhere. This diverse breed differs greatly depending on species and can be found across the Continent of South America. The Amazon River contains thousands of these fish, where the water is soft and pure. Their color and size make them a favorite for aquatic lovers …
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The Clown Killifish, or Branded Panchax as it is sometimes known, belongs to the Nothobranchiidae family and originates from the freshwater habitats of West Africa, in particular Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. They were originally described as Haplochilus annulatus by George Albert Boulenger when he first recorded the species in 1915. This Latin name references …
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The Spotted Gar, which you might also hear referred to as Lepisosteus oculatus, is a North American freshwater fish that lives in rivers and lakes. Lepisosteus oculatus is a predator, and in most lakes and rivers, it’s at the top of the food chain, or at least very close to it. The Spotted Gar is …
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The Jack Dempsey Cichlid, or Rocio octofasciata by its scientific name, is a beautiful freshwater fish, popular amongst aquarists for its curious coloration. This coloration can vary quite extensively, and can change due to age, environment and even mood. In the wild, Jack Dempsey Cichlids hail from the murky, slow-moving streams and rivers of North …
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The scientific name for Jewel Cichlids is Hemichromis bimaculatus. It is a member of the Cichlidae family. This species is found all across Africa’s Western coast. They can be seen from South Guinea to Central Liberia. They are mostly found in small streams and canals. They like areas with lots of surface vegetation and overhanging …
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Also known as a Billy Gar or Longnose Garpike, the Longnose Gar is a ray-finned fish pertaining to the family Lepisosteidae. This means that its fins are composed of webs off skin structured by hard spines, rather than the fleshy, free-moving fins of lobe-finned fish. Native to the freshwater lakes, brackish coastal waters, swamps, and …
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Saddled bichirs (scientifically known as Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri) is a long, prehistoric-looking subspecies of the Polypterus genus. This species is an opportunistic ambush predator known for its unique hunting tactics and interesting behavioral features, such as its ability to breathe both in and out of water. The saddled bichir is commonly found in marshy environments, …
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