Fish Care Guides

Gold Nugget Pleco 101: Care, Diet, Tank Size, Tank Mates & More

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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Fathead Minnow 101: Care, Diet, Tank Size, Tank Mates & More

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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Green Terror 101: Care, Diet, Tank Size, Tank Mates & More

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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