Freshwater Fish

Silver dollar fish are highly popular among freshwater aquarists and get their name from their unique appearance reminiscent of a shiny, round silver dollar. These tropical fish are native to the weedy river basins in South America and look much like the predatory piranha fish. But are the two related? Silver dollars belong to the […]

Turtles, though not the conventional choice of most aquarium hobbyists, can make excellent pets for those so inclined! If you’re looking to add a reptile to your aquarist repertoire, then a turtle is a great choice. Easy to care for, interactive, and (not to mention) adorable, you may be wondering which species stay small and

Pea puffers (also known as dwarf pufferfish) are a species of tropical freshwater fish endemic to the rivers, lakes, and estuaries of southern India. If you’re planning on keeping or breeding pea puffers, you may be wondering what to feed both fry and adults in captivity? Pea puffers are carnivores and need protein-rich food to

Dwarf pufferfish (often referred to as pea puffers) are unique in both appearance and personality. Green and yellow with large eyes, black markings, fluttering fins, and a fan-like tail, they’re highly active and surprisingly aggressive for such a small fish. Being both carnivorous and territorial, you may be curious as to which (if any) aquatic

Pea puffers (also known as dwarf pufferfish or pygmy pufferfish) are a small species of tropical fish endemic to freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries in southwestern India. If you have or are thinking of keeping pea puffers, you may be wondering what (if any) aquatic creatures to house them with? Can dwarf pufferfish live with

If you have pea puffers (also known as dwarf pufferfish) and you’re thinking of breeding them, then ‘good news’: pea puffers are easy to breed – with the proper care and under the right circumstances, that is. As an aquarist, you may be wondering how to encourage pea puffer breeding in captivity? To breed pea

As an aquarium hobbyist, you may be thinking about expanding your community tank to include a few puffer fish. Unique in their ability to inflate to evade predators, puffers have long been a favorite among aquarists. Perhaps you’ve heard about pea and dwarf puffers and are wondering which one is ‘better’ and what’s the difference

Cichlids are a type of tropical fish found primarily in freshwater lakes in Africa and Asia. Their active nature and bright coloring make them highly sought after in the aquarist trade. If you have cichlids and notice their color starting to change, you may be wondering what’s causing it? The 5 main reasons why cichlids