Freshwater Fish

If you’re an experienced aquarist, you’ve likely heard of triops. These crustaceans are unique and colorful, making them a great addition to a freshwater tank. If you’re new to the aquarium hobby and are thinking of keeping triops, you may be wondering what fish can live with these invertebrates? You can keep triops in a […]

Choosing to breed any species of fish in captivity can be both time consuming and expensive for an aquarium hobbyist. This includes the so-called undemanding and ‘hardy’ goldfish as well. If you have goldfish and are thinking of breeding them, you may be wondering how easy it is? Breeding goldfish isn’t as easy as you

African dwarf frogs are a type of aquatic amphibian found in river basins in Africa. Highly popular in the aquarist trade, they’re easy to care for and make a great addition to almost any freshwater community tank. That said, which underwater creatures can live peacefully with African dwarf frogs in captivity? The ‘top 10’ tankmates

Rams are a species of freshwater cichlid fish and quite popular in the aquarist trade. Unlike most cichlids, rams tend to be smaller, more peaceful, and generally easier to care for. German blues and Bolivians are two of the most common types but what’s the difference between them? When comparing German blue rams and Bolivian

Goldfish are typically big by nature. They have voracious appetites and can grow to lengths of 12 inches or more when kept in an extra- large aquatic environment like an outdoor pond. But what should you do if your fish appears abnormally bloated or fat? To prevent goldfish from becoming too ‘fat,’ there are 5

Jack Dempsey cichlids are a type of freshwater fish found primarily in the warm, murky, slow-moving rivers from Mexico to Honduras. Their ample size, vibrant coloring, and active nature make them unique among cichlids and a favorite choice for intermediate to advanced aquarium hobbyists. Beautiful and a joy to observe, they’re also an aggressive species

Silver dollars are a species of tropical fish that closely resemble the piranha. Native to South America, these peaceful creatures are ideal for a community tank and add life to any aquarium with their shiny, metallic appearance. If you’re thinking of breeding your silver dollars, you may be wondering if it’s easy? Silver dollars are

Geophagus tapajos are a type of cichlid fish that are often referred to as redstriped eartheaters. Unique in both appearance and behavior, geophagus tapajos are generally peaceful in nature and fairly low maintenance. If you have geophagus tapajos, you may be wondering how to breed them in captivity? To breed geophagus tapajos, begin with the