The aquarium hobby is home to a wealth of different fish species. There are big fish, small fish, colorful fish, bland fish… and then there’s catfish, the strangest of them all. The twig catfish is not an exception in this: as its common name suggests, this species has evolved to survive by resembling a twig. … Read more
When thinking of aquariums, most minds immediately go to crystal clear waters. Logically speaking, though, this isn’t actually the kind of environment that many of the fish we keep naturally occur in. Many bodies of water out in nature are stained a dark color by decaying organic material and there are lots of fish species … Read more
In need of a schooling fish to spruce up the middle water layer of your aquarium? Not really into the idea of the regular old neon tetra or harlequin rasbora? Look no further: the emperor tetra is likely exactly what you’re looking for. Keep reading for everything you need to know about keeping this regal … Read more
Thinking of setting up an aquarium for African cichlids? Not surprising. The many types of African cichlids from the Rift Valley lakes Malawi and Tanganyika are extremely diverse in color and give you an amazing opportunity to set up a biotope aquarium. Not all African cichlids are made equal. There is a lot of variation … Read more
If you’re interested in keeping “suckermouth” catfish (also referred to as “Plecos”) in your aquarium, the adult size of some of the species mentioned in our article on these catfish might seem a little intimidating. But don’t worry: not all Plecos grow into tankbusters. If you can provide an aquarium of 30 gallons or up, … Read more
If you’re stocking a (South American-style biotope) aquarium, it’s pretty much inevitable to come across one of the many genera of tropical catfish out there. One of the most popular categories of catfish is generally collectively referred to as “Plecostomus catfish” or Plecos for short, despite the fact that only one of them carries this … 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
Caring for your rummy nose tetra There are many tetra species out there, all equally spectacular. One of our personal favorites, though, is the rummy nose tetra. This species’ red face and silver body make for a pretty dramatic display, while its friendly nature makes it suitable for the most peaceful community aquariums. Find out … Read more
There is little doubt that pretty much every aquarist knows of and has probably kept them: tetras. These schooling fish are appreciated by aquarists for their decorative value (colors!) and often easy care. Probably the most commonly kept tetra is the neon tetra, but did you know there are more types of tetras? Today we’re … Read more
If your aquarium is lacking color in the top water layer, a pair of gourami might make the perfect solution. There are many species out there, but one of the smallest and most popular is Trichogaster lalius, also known as the dwarf gourami. This metallic blue and orange fish is sure to brighten up your … Read more
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