The first time I saw a Blood Parrot Cichlid, I was astonished. This fish is so strikingly colored and patterned that it's hard to believe it's real. There's good reason for the fish's popularity. Blood Parrot Cichlid is hardy, personable fish that make great pets. They are gorgeous freshwater fish first bred in Taiwan around […]

Killifish is a very popular fish for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike. They are small fish, making them an ideal choice for a small aquarium, and they come in a variety of colors, some of which can be quite striking. There are many different types of Killifish, so it is important to do your research […]

Plakat bettas are the most popular globally for several reasons; they're inexpensive to buy, they're less prone to illness than other betta types, and they're extremely pretty. Due to their popularity, many people who own them choose not to take care of them properly, leading to them getting sick and dying shortly after purchase. Plakat […]

The White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a small fish known as Tanichthys Albonubes and White cloud Mountain Fish found in streams and ponds in Southeast Asia. This species is popular as a pet and is also used for research purposes. The White Cloud Mountain Minnow has a slender body typically about 1.5 inches (4 cm) […]

You'll need to understand that the common name for the fish, "Snowball Pleco," is a bit of a misnomer. The species name for the fish is Hypancistrus Inspector, and while they may get their common name from the fact that they can sometimes be found in snow-capped mountain streams, they are not limited to those […]

Common Plecos are one of the most popular types of Plecos in aquarium fishes. They are easy to care for and thrive in a wide range of water conditions. But what do you need to know before you add one of these fish to your aquarium? So we will look at what they are, their […]

Cardinal Tetra is a small, brightly-colored species of fish that are popular in the aquarium hobby. They are found in sluggish streams and rivers in the Amazon basin, where they live among submerged plants and debris. One thing that makes cardinal tetras so popular is that they are very different from most other fish. They […]

Iridescent Shark (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a small shark from the family "Squalidae" or dogfish sharks. In New Zealand, they are found on the north and west coasts, but the species inhabits all around Australia and southern Japan, China, the Malay Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean. These sharks are not dangerous for humans because their mouth […]

Dwarf Gouramis are one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish in the aquarium trade. Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod first introduced them in 1968, and they were called Microctenopoma (Pansophos), Firefish Dwarf Gourami, Trichogaster lalius, and Macropodus opercularis. This species is also called Fire Gourami, Spotted Dwarf Gourami, and Banded Lined Gourami. It has a […]

The Bristlenose pleco is one of the most popular aquarium fish on the market today. It has a huge appetite for algae, which makes it an excellent tank mate for many people who are just getting into the hobby. The success of this fish in the home aquarium is not surprising given its natural history […]