Marijke Puts 
Thinking of getting a yellow-bellied slider turtle? Or maybe you’ve just adopted one, but the previous owner or shop didn’t mention whether it’s a boy or a girl? You’re probably wondering about the differences between a male vs female yellow-bellied slider turtle. Although it often takes some practice to learn to reliably tell the males … Read more
Want to get a turtle? You could consider Graptemys ouachitensis, also known as the Ouachita map turtle. This species doesn’t grow too large and is relatively easy to find through your local pet store or online. In this turtle profile, find out everything you need to know about the Ouachita map turtle, based on my … Read more
Looking for a bottom dweller to add to your freshwater aquarium, but need a species that’s small and unobtrusive? We’ve got just the fish for you: the kuhli loach (also called ‘coolie’ loach) is peaceful, easy to care for, nice to look at, and a little elusive. Kuhli loaches are fun to keep, but don’t … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a funny-patterned clownfish in your local aquarium store accompanied by an impressive price tag, you may be wondering what’s going on. It’s true: ‘designer clownfish’, as they’re commonly called, can be very expensive. But what’s the hype? What is a designer clownfish, where do they come from, and should you want … Read more
Every aquarist has heard of popular tetra species like the neon tetra, cardinal tetra, and black skirt tetra. But did you know there’s more? There are actually hundreds of different types of tetras, many of which you can keep in your aquarium. Most are stunningly colorful and easy to care for. Here’s FantaSEA’s ode to … Read more
Thinking about adding a pair of clownfish to your (reef) tank? Good choice! These ultra-popular fish are reef-safe, easy enough to care for, and fascinating to watch. And did you know there are loads of different types of clownfish to choose from? Yep, there’s more to the world of clowns than just Nemo. Below, let’s … Read more
Sometimes the classics get a little boring… sometimes they don’t. The latter is the case for tiger barbs (Puntigrus tetrazona), a schooling aquarium fish that has been around ever since folks first started keeping fish tanks in their homes. Tiger barbs are appreciated for their bright colors and hardiness, but have gained a bit of … Read more
Want an anemonefish for your saltwater aquarium and don’t mind dealing with a rather feisty species? The clarkii clownfish is known for its territorial nature, and it certainly lives up to this reputation, but it’s also a beautiful and fascinating species to keep. Below, find everything you need to know about the clarkii clownfish: where … Read more
Looking for a new addition to your (community) aquarium but don’t want to settle for something boring? You’ll love Pelvicachromis pulcher, also known as the kribensis cichlid. With a pair of these feisty African cichlids, your tank will never be boring. You might even end up with some babies! Find out everything you need to … Read more
Looking for a clownfish for your saltwater aquarium? There are more species to choose from than just your typical “Nemo”! One of our favorites here at FantaSEA is the pink skunk clownfish, a semi-peaceful species that sports a pretty rosy tint. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about pink skunk clownfish, including where … Read more
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