Hope you brought your sunglasses! Today we’re talking diamond tetras, one of the most brilliantly sparkling fish species you can keep in your freshwater aquarium. Whether you’d like to set up a South American biotope tank or just need a community centerpiece, these brilliant beauties may be just the thing. Name (Common, Scientific) Diamond tetra, … Read more
Some fish just have it all. Colorful, easy to keep, reef safe, suitable for smaller tanks… can it get any more perfect? The blue green chromis is one of these species. If you’re a beginner looking for fish to stock your first marine aquarium with, this one makes an excellent choice. Below, find everything you … Read more
If you’re just starting out in the world of marine fishkeeping, the choice in fish can be pretty overwhelming. There are so many beautiful species out there, but many are difficult to keep if you’re not experienced in the hobby. Which to pick? May we introduce the Melanurus wrasse? A great starter wrasse, this species … Read more
Looking for a saltwater fish that’s colorful, easy to keep, reef safe, inexpensive, and suitable for a smaller tank? There’s a reason the six line wrasse, scientifically known as Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, is one of the most popular saltwater aquarium fish. Keep reading for everything you need to know about six line wrasse care and how … Read more
If you’re at all familiar with the world of marine fishkeeping, the royal gramma (Gramma loreto) will be no stranger to you. This cheerful purple and yellow species is ubiquitous in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason: royal grammas are small, peaceful, and easy to keep. Keep reading to find out everything you need … Read more
There are many tetra species out there, one more spectacular than the other. One of our personal favorites, though, is the rummy nose tetra. This species’ red face and silver body ensure a dramatic display, while its friendly nature makes this little fish suitable for peaceful community aquariums. Find out everything you need to know … Read more
The peaceful Salarias fasciatus is a favorite among marine aquarists for its appetite for algae. Also known as the lawnmower blenny, it doesn’t exclusively eat algae, but it certainly has enough of a taste for it that it can help you keep your tank looking nice. Want to learn more about this bottom-dwelling underwater gardener? … Read more
Thinking of setting up a new freshwater aquarium and looking for something different and eye-catching? We’ve got just the thing for you. Meet the glass catfish, a strange and ghostly shoaling catfish that’s almost entirely transparent! That’s right, you can actually see the bones and organs of this fish. Doesn’t get much cooler than that, … Read more
Thinking of adding a pufferfish to your freshwater aquarium? Good choice. Fish of the family Tetraodontidae, better known as the puffers, are among the most unique creatures you can keep in your tank! However, they also have some special requirements, and most don’t make the best choice for beginning aquarists. Which puffer matches your experience … Read more
Thinking of setting up a nano aquarium and looking for a lively fish to keep in it? Or maybe your larger (reef) tank is in need of a pop of color? The cheerful canary yellow Gobiodon okinawae, better known as the yellow clown goby, may be just the thing. Below, find everything you need to … Read more
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