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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Red Devil Cichlids are interesting fish, both in appearance and behaviour. Their uniqueness makes them a very popular fish amongst aquarists. But while their appearance and activity level makes them appealing fish to have in your tank, they are also feisty fish that are not for the faint-hearted and inexperienced to keep. Our guide will …
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Redtail Catfish are a very large species of freshwater fish. They have attractive coloring and distinctive whiskers, making them enticing to beginners when sold in pet shops, despite only being suitable for more experienced aquarists. If you are trying to figure out whether you could look after a Redtail Catfish, or you just want to …
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The Pygmy Cory or Pygmy Catfish, is a freshwater fish that many enjoy to keep in their tanks. The Pygmy Corydoras is a schooling fish that will be the right choice for any community tank. If you’re looking for a species of fish that is tiny, fun, cute and simple to maintain, then Pygmy Corydoras …
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