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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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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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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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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If you’ve ever owned any tropical fish, you’ll sometimes know how difficult it can be to care for them. These fish can be sensitive even to the slightest change in their environment. The last thing you’ll want after spending your hard-earned cash on some brightly colored fish is for them to be floating upside down …
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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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Studying aquatic life can be a lifelong hobby. There are many species of sea creatures, each with their own unique set of characteristics. Sea life is fascinating and one such creature of the water is the Bala shark. The Bala shark has kept aquatic enthusiasts intrigued for centuries, so let’s look deeper into why they …
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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 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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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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