Fish

Black ghost knife fish originate in the deep freshwater basins of the Amazon between Venezuela and Paraguay. All-black in color except for two white rings on its tail, this species is nocturnal and uses electrical receptors to detect prey in the water. If you’re thinking of keeping this fish, you may be wondering how to […]

Lemon tetras are a species of tropical fish found in the Amazon River near Brazil in South America. Peaceful, hardy, and active, lemon tetras make a colorful addition to any freshwater aquarium. If you’ve seen them at your local fish store and are thinking of introducing some to your community tank at home, you may

Plecostomus (or ‘plecos’ as they’re often called) are big, omnivorous fish and well-known in the aquarium hobbyist world. Found in the rivers of the Amazon jungle in South America, these scavengers like to eat algae, plants, and any dead fish they can find! They’ll often attach themselves to hard surfaces or other fish, especially in

Bichirs are such an interesting fish. Peculiar in appearance, these active yet slow-moving creatures look like swimming dinosaurs with their long, scaly bodies, serrated dorsal fins, and large pectoral fins. If you have bichirs in your aquarium and they don’t seem to be eating, you may be wondering why? Well, the answer is… Stress or

Bichir fish are peculiar creatures. They look almost lizard-like with features reminiscent of an eel. Slow yet graceful as they move about their aquatic surroundings, this species is highly popular nowadays with freshwater aquarium hobbyists. If you have bichir fish in your tank, you may be wondering how to tell the males apart from the

A bichir (or dinosaur eel, as it’s sometimes called) is a species of primitive freshwater fish that’s believed to have been around since the Mesozoic – almost 60 million years ago! If you’re interested in keeping this peculiar-looking fish as a pet, you may be curious as to what size aquarium it needs? Can it

The black ghost knife fish is a unique creature indeed. It’s found primarily in the tropical freshwater lakes and rivers of South America, namely Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela. Large, scaleless, and black with a wide mouth and fluttering fins along its underbelly, the black ghost knife appears quite menacing at first glance. But is it