Freshwater Fish

German blue rams are a type of freshwater cichlid fish. Originating in the slow-moving waters of the Orinoco River in South America, these fish are vibrantly colored and a joy to observe in captivity. If you have German blue rams and are thinking of breeding them, you may be wondering how to go about it? […]

Bettas are a very popular fish in the aquarist world. If you have an aquarium with bettas or are thinking of adding bettas to your community tank, you may be wondering which fish make the best tankmates for this aggressive and territorial species? Bottom feeders like plecos, loaches, and catfish, crustaceans like shrimps and snails,

Arowanas are a type of freshwater fish with an elongated body and bony tongue. Typically referred to as ‘monster fish,’ this species can grow to a whopping 4 feet in length and has a very large body with a huge mouth. They’re massive by aquarium fish standards and require the care of an experienced aquarist.

Oscars (also known as marble cichlids, velvet cichlids, or tiger cichlids) are a large species of tropical freshwater fish that require specific aquatic conditions not only to survive, but to thrive in captivity. As an aquarist, you may be wondering how to setup an Oscar tank that best mimics their natural habitat? Oscar fish need

Oscar fish are quite popular in the aquarist trade. As a type of South American cichlid, this large freshwater fish is highly intelligent by aquarium fish standards. But the question remains, just how smart are they – can they be trained to recognize their owners and do tricks like other pets? Oscars are one of

Oscar fish, like most other fish, will often open their mouths slightly. It can be worrisome if you notice your Oscar fish is opening its mouth widely, especially if it appears it’s gasping for air. So why do Oscar fish open their mouths wide? When an Oscar fish opens its mouth wide, it most commonly

Oscar fish are a type of cichlid found in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers of South America. Typically considered ‘big and mean’ by aquarium fish standards, Oscars are recommended for experienced hobbyists only due to their aggressive and territorial nature while in captivity. If you’re a freshwater aquarist and want to keep Oscars, you may

Oscar fish are highly popular in the aquarist trade. Native to the warm freshwaters of South America, Oscars are colorful, intelligent, and active. They’re ideal for experienced, big aquarium hobbyists. If you have (or are thinking of keeping) Oscars and want to breed them in captivity, you may be wondering how to go about it?