Rubber lip Pleco is also called Rubberlips, Rubber Lips, rubber lip. These fish are known as Peckoltia Vittata in the scientific community. These are small catfish that are native to the Brazilian Amazon area. They are generally peaceful creatures that will coexist with most other non-aggressive fish. Many different types of Peckoltia Vittata vary in […]

Ghost shrimp are tiny creatures that look like small versions of tiger shrimp. They have a transparent body with pink bands that fade into yellow, which gives them their name. There are several different species of ghost shrimp, but the most common one is Caridina multidentata. These creatures can adapt to almost any environment, so […]

The Green Neon Tetra is one of the most popular small fish kept in aquariums around the world. While it's not an undemanding fish, many other tetras can be kept with it successfully. However, if you are looking for a fish that is colorful and interesting, the Green Neon Tetra should be high on your […]

The red empress cichlid (Petrochromis formula) was discovered in the southern end of Lake Tanganyika by German biologists during the first half of the 20th century. It was categorized as the Petrochromis formula in 1955, though other names are known to be used (see "Synonyms" section). The red empress cichlids are relatively unknown outside their […]

Celestial Pearl Danio can live up to 10 years or more if proper care is provided for them. They were first found in Asia and widely used in Asia countries as ornamental fish. Celestial Pearl Danio has a hard time surviving in captivity, so the supply of this rare species is very limited. They are […]

The assassin snail is a small, dark-colored snail that can be found in aquariums all over the world. This species of snail is known for its voracious appetite and its ability to consume other snails and fish. Assassin snails are scavengers by nature, and they will eat just about anything that they can fit into […]

Dwarf Pea Puffer is an excellent species for beginners. It can’t harm even the most fragile invertebrates in the aquarium. Dwarf Pea Puffer is a friendly fish that can be kept with larger or smaller fishes together with other pufferfishes. Dwarf Pea Puffer, also known as Pea Puffers, Blackspotted pufferfish, and Small spotted pufferfish. It […]

Rope fish, also known as Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, is a line of colorful reef fish. The name comes from the yellow and black lines on its body. It belongs to the genus Plectorhinchus in the family Haemulidae under order Percoidei. Rope fish has a long body that is flat and shaped like a rope, hence the […]

Bala shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus) is a freshwater species that belongs to the family Cyprinidae under the order of Cypriniformes. It was first discovered in 1930 at a small tributary of Sungai Bala, Pahang . The name "Balantiocheilos" is derived from the Greek language, with "balances" meaning 'a saw' and "cheilosis" referring to lips. Bala Shark […]

Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a small cichlid that is widely available in pet stores. It is an ideal fish for the freshwater aquarium because it has attractive colors, peaceful nature, and is easy to care for. Convict Cichlids are also called 'Convict Fish' or 'Zebra Cichlid.' They live in the freshwaters of Mexico and […]