Redear Sunfish are a species of tropical and temperate freshwater fish that are popular with game fishers. They are also used to manage the population of aquatic snails in ponds and lakes, as too many snails can impact the ecosystem and stunt the growth of other species of fish. Redear Sunfish are rarely used as …
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Meta: In this article, we’re going to cover the Buenos Aires Tetra, a fish that used to be in some demand from fish owners across the world. This is a wonderfully bright fish, with a bright red fringe on the underneath of its belly, with an iridescent color to the rest of its body. If …
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The Black Molly is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. What makes this fish so appealing for most people is their jet-black appearance, which is where their name comes from. They’re also a great addition to community tanks, they’re hardy, and they are easy to keep. These things make them an …
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Species Summary A wonderfully playful fish and beautiful in appearance, the Serpae Tetra has become a favorite among aquarists looking to spruce up their tanks with a bit of joie de vivre and color. Their binomial name is Hyphessobrycon Eques; however, with that being a rather obtuse title, they’re also referred to as Red Minor …
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If you’ve owned a tank of fish for a while but think it could use a little bit of color, then we have just the fish for you. Pearl Danios are very small but very marvelous-looking, coming with a silvery and blue body that will be sure to perk up any visitor’s interest. These fish …
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Firemouth Cichlids are a colorful and attractive species of tropical freshwater fish. They are active swimmers and their vibrant appearance makes them a very popular choice for domestic aquariums. They are considered fairly easy to look after as they don’t need as much space as other species of freshwater fish. This could be a good …
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The fire eel, also known as Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, is an omnivorous freshwater fish that’s one of the largest species of spiny eels. The bottom-dwelling fish is native to South-East Asia and is mainly found in slow-moving muddy rivers and lakes. This is somewhat understandable given the fact that one of its favorite activities is to …
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The kuhli loach is a great species to keep in a fish tank because they’re excellent little cleaner fish, and they play well with other fish and aren’t at all aggressive. In this article, we’re going to give you the lowdown on how best to look after kuhli loaches in your fish tank or aquarium …
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Paradise Fish (or Paradise Gourami) are a stunning freshwater fish, and their unique, vibrant, and colorful look makes them a favorite among aquarists. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when adding a Paradise Fish to your aquarium. Some aspects of their care are easier than others. For example, they’re hardy fish …
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The kryptopterus vitreolus (or Glass Catfish), sometimes known as the Ghost Catfish, is a small freshwater glassfish species native to Southeast Asia. Vitreous is derived from the Latin word “vitreus,” which means “glass,” and the Greek word “Kryptos,” which means “hidden”. The spines of this catfish family, which belongs to the Siluridae family, do not …
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