Freshwater Fish

Oscar fish are highly popular in the aquarist trade. Originating in the warm, tropical waters of South America near the Amazon River basin, experienced, ‘big aquarium’ hobbyists are drawn to their playfulness and intelligence, not to mention their visual appeal. If you have Oscars and want to breed them, you may be wondering if they […]

Oscars are a type of tropical freshwater fish native to South America. Found mainly in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers, this highly intelligent species can grow to extreme lengths – especially by aquarium fish standards. As an aquarist that has (or is considering) Oscar fish, you may be wondering how fast they grow in captivity?

Oscar fish are native to the tropical and subtropical waters of South America. Highly popular in the aquarist trade, this species grows to be quite large and has very specific feeding requirements. If you’re thinking of adding Oscars to your home aquarium, you may be wondering what food is best? Oscar fish are omnivores by

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. It’s a form of organic food production whereby aquaculture water (created by fish waste) is ‘fed’ to hydroponically grown plants. From an aquarist standpoint, it involves using aquatic plants and animals to create a symbiotic environment. If you’re thinking of trying aquaponics, you may be wondering if

Oscars are a type of South American cichlid found primarily in the Amazon River in areas with a strong current. They’re large, formidable fish with big mouths, known for their ‘tiger ‘markings and hostile nature. If you have (or are thinking of keeping) Oscar fish, you may be wondering which fish make the best tankmates?

Oscar fish are a species of cichlid found mainly in the tropical waters of South America. They’re big, menacing-looking fish known for their black and orange markings reminiscent of a tiger. If you’re considering keeping this highly intelligent fish, you may be wondering what size tank is needed? Oscars are big fish and grow to

Koi fish make a vibrant addition to almost any extra-large freshwater indoor aquarium or outdoor pond. If you’re an aquarist and plan to breed or raise this ornamental species, you may be wondering how to tell the difference between the males and the females. The answer is… One way to sex koi fish is to

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