The scientific name for Black Ghost Knife Fish is Chitala Chautala (Hamilton, 1822). They are also commonly referred to as Spotted Spiny Eel or Clown Mastacembelus. There are a few common names for members within the genus of Chitala, but most of those common names are now considered invalid. However, one name can still be […]

Twig Catfish (Farlowella acus) are a very interesting group that is rapidly gaining interest in the hobby. Their aggressive nature, unique behavior, and imposing size make for an amazing showpiece species. However, catching one of these elusive 'cats can be extremely difficult, especially given their nocturnal habits (it's not uncommon to do over fifty dives […]

Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, also called the Chiselnose Catfish, are nocturnal species of catfish that inhabit the Ganges River basins of India and Bangladesh. This is a rare fish that has only been known from three preserved specimens found in museums worldwide. Informally they are called Tiger Shovelnose Catfish because of the markings on their heads, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pregnant guppy fish is a common phrase that can be heard in many middle-school science classes, especially during the female's pregnancy. Guppies are usually not identified as pregnant until they give birth because there are no noticeable signs of their pregnancy. In this article, we will talk about what happens to a guppy when pregnancy […]

The Ruby Tetra, scientifically known as Axelrodia riesei,  is a colorful freshwater fish inhabiting the streams of the Amazon basin. It is often kept in aquariums because of its beautiful colors and peaceful nature. This article includes various aspects related to the "Tetra" part of its name. Tetra is a class of fish called Characins, which […]