The Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis Bimaculatus) is a fish that can stand out in any aquarium, and it's essential to learn as much as you can about them before purchasing. It has been said that Jewel Cichlid care is easy, and while it isn't nearly as difficult as caring for some of the more delicate Rift […]

The Ember Tetra is a peaceful little fish perfect for the nano aquarium. It is a beautiful little fish with a bright red body and black fins. The Ember Tetra is endemic to the Araguaia River basin of Brazil. The Ember Tetra is a hardy little fish and can tolerate a wide range of water […]

The Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) gets its name from the red patch at the base of its caudal (tail) fin. Its wavy lateral line gives it an almost "scaly" appearance. The fish is silvery-golden overall, with two distinct black lines running horizontally across the body, one just behind the eye and another further back, […]

The Swordtail Fish is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its long, colorful tail. There are many different species of Swordtail Fish, and they come in various colors and sizes. In this article, we will look at Swordtail Fish and provide some tips on caring for them. Swordtail Fish Species Summary Scientific Name: Xiphophorus […]

Many fish are suitable for Nano tanks, but some are more suited than others. Small size is the most common feature shared by all of the fishes listed below. However, even within this group of nano fish, there is huge variability in terms of what each type will need to thrive and maintain good health. […]

There are many types of Catfish that can be kept in an aquarium. Most catfish, however, grow to a large size and should not be kept in home aquariums, so here we have selected the best 9 types of freshwater aquarium catfish which will do well in a small tank. Fish make excellent pets. They […]

Now that you are about to buy a 5 gallon tank, the next question that arises is, "what fish do I get?" You might want something active or colorful, or the possibilities are endless. This exhaustive list brings 18 of the best possible Fish For 5 Gallon Tanks. There is no particular order within each […]

There are many fishes that you can keep in a pond. To have a healthy and happy fish, it is necessary that you choose the right kind of fish as per your requirements. There are various types of fish that you can keep in a backyard pond or koi fish pond. Among all those varieties, […]

As some of you probably know, there are some not-so-great aquatic Goldfish tank mates. Unfortunately, pet stores don't always give accurate advice on keeping fish with goldfish. This can be due to the fact that selling just one type of goldfish may be more profitable for them than selling an entire tank of mixed-species/breeds. A […]

There are over 65 species of Plecostomus that have been identified as being a member of the Loricariidae family. They vary from being small to the minute and from very peaceful to those known as 'tank busters', which you will find listed below under the common name "pleco." Most people would recognize them as "algae […]