It’s easy to see why Ember Tetras are becoming increasingly popular additions to tanks for many aquarists. Not only are they visually appealing, but they’re non-aggressive, playful, and easy to take care of. What’s not to love? Let’s find out more about these adorable fish, and how to properly take care of them. Species Summary …
The Dragon Goby is a long slender fish with an eel-like appearance. They have quite specific requirements to keep them healthy, but are still a popular option with both beginner and experienced aquarists. If you want to find out whether the Dragon Goby is the right species of fish for you, then keep reading. We …
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Kissing Gourami are a fascinating species of freshwater fish with a unique appearance and intriguing personality. They are medium in size, and suitable for aquarists with intermediate experience or perhaps ambitious beginners. If you are considering adding them to your aquarium, or you want to find out more about this particular species, then keep reading! …
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Loaches are a family of freshwater bottom-dwellers. They make a popular alternative to nocturnal catfish in domestic freshwater aquariums, as they are generally more active during daytime hours. Loaches are known for their lively personalities and interesting patterns and coloring. Whilst they are difficult to breed in a domestic environment, they are relatively easy to …
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The goliath tigerfish is an African predatory freshwater fish often found in rivers and lakes. They’re an extremely large and dangerous fish and only the most experienced aquarists should think about owning one. If you’re got an especially large aquarium or tank in your home and you’re interested in owning this species, then keep on …
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There are various types of Rasbora, such as Harlequin, scissortail, Chili, Galaxy and lambchop. Whichever type you choose, these active and robust fish will make an excellent addition to your home aquarium. They are popular with beginner aquarists because they are confident, fun and considered fairly easy to care for. The only downside is that …
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Warmouths are a species of freshwater fish found in the rivers and lakes of the Eastern United States. They are not a very popular choice for domestic aquariums despite being hardy and fairly easy to look after. They have a reputation for being aggressive which could explain why they are less popular with aquarists than …
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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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