Live-bearing tropical fish are highly popular in the aquarist trade. Livebearers are fish that keep their eggs inside their bodies and give birth to live, free-swimming offspring. If you’re looking to upgrade your community tank with some unique fish, you may be considering hybrids as an option. This then begs the question, ‘which live-bearing species …
The kuhli loach is an interesting species of fish that does well in a community tank. They have a unique and unusual appearance that makes them a popular choice for many home aquaria. The first time you see one, you might think they’re a type of snake or worm but they’re not, they’re a species …
When choosing fish for a home aquarium, not just any fish will do! As an aquarist, you must research different species in advance to determine if they’re compatible with other aquatic creatures in a freshwater community tank. Right now, you may be wondering which ones are the most aggressive? The 20 most aggressive freshwater aquarium …
Brachygobius or ‘bumblebee gobies’ (as they’re known in the aquarist world) are a species of bottom- dwelling fish with black and yellow markings reminiscent of a bumblebee. If you’d like to try your hand at a brackish tank, bumblebee gobies are a great choice. But what types of fish make good tankmates for this species? …
As an aquarium enthusiast, you’re bound to come across snail eggs in your fish tank. Whether you’re an experienced aquarist or a beginner hobbyist, you need to act quickly to prevent snails from ‘taking over’ your aquarium. This begs the question, ‘what should I do with snail eggs in my freshwater tank?’ There are 3 …
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Freshwater stingrays are a type of tropical fish that vary in size and color, depending on the species. They’re wide and flat in form with long, whip-like tails. If you already own or are thinking of acquiring a freshwater stingray for your home aquarium, you may be wondering which fish make good tankmates for these …
Freshwater stingrays are much like sharks in that they’re soft-bodies and have flexible, cartilaginous skeletons rather than ‘hard’, mineralized bones. Intelligent and interactive with their keepers, these aquatic creatures are great for experienced hobbyists and make a unique addition to an extra-large home or office aquarium. But what do you need to survive in captivity …
If you’re looking for an interesting, fun and easy freshwater catfish to care for, then maybe you should consider getting a bumblebee catfish. This tropical fish is fun to watch because of its appearance and personality. It’s not hard to take care of and has a peaceful temperament. It’s no wonder that more and more …
