The Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda), also known as Peacock Goby, is a vibrantly colored freshwater fish that lives in the shallows of Papa New Guinea, New Zealand, and Australia. They belong to the Eleotridae family and are the only fish in the Tateurndina genus. They have long, slender bodies, rounded heads and are usually considered […]
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Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus), despite the name, is not a true blenny. A member of the Dragonet group, this fish originates in the Indo-Pacific from southern Japan to Fiji. A well-behaved tank member, this species is reef safe and prized for its nearly constant activity. Scooter Blenny will “scoot”–hence the name–around the deep live sand
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Do you want a vividly colored, friendly fish to spice up your tank? Then look no further than the Flame Angelfish. Flame Angelfish are one of the most colorful fish you could possibly add to your tank! Their intense and vivid coloring makes them an extremely popular choice for beginning hobbyists and experienced aquarists alike.
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Catfish are a very popular fish species around the world. They usually can’t be kept in home aquariums because they are colossal when fully grown. Many people would love to have a smaller catfish in a home tank – enter the Upside Down Catfish. The Upside Down Catfish is smaller enough when fully grown to
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An Assassin Snail can be an incredibly helpful creature to house in your aquarium. As their name suggests, the Assassin Snail is a type of snail that lives in aquariums, hunts and eats other snails. Assassin Snails are popular in the aquarium trade for their ability to control unwanted pest species of snails that could overrun your aquarium. They can even help control other pest snails by hunting them down and eating them.
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Most aquarists like to add colorful, fun fish to their tanks, and the German Blue Ram is no exception. German Blue Rams are small and bright, which makes them a perfect choice to add to any freshwater tank. German Blue Rams are very common in most pet stores. Despite that, some aquarists and hobbyists avoid
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Diamond Goby is a popular choice for hobbyists due to its ability to sift and clean sand. Also known as Diamond Watchman Goby, Spotted Sleeper Goby and Maiden Goby, this species is a great addition to an aquarium as long as enough food sources are available. The Diamond Goby spends most of its time near
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Ghost Shrimp are considered easy to care for, and are even recommended for beginners. Their low requirements combined with their tireless efforts to rid your tank of algae and other unwanted waste make them a popularly chosen addition to the home aquarium. Ghost Shrimp are not picky eaters at all. In fact, they can and will eat whatever you are feeding the other inhabitants of your aquarium. They will even act as an efficient clean up crew for your tank. Ghost Shrimp love to graze on algae. They can be found grazing on algae, or cleaning up leftover food at all times of the day.
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Rasbora is a genus of fish that is a part of the Cyprinidae family, which consists of over 80 different recognized species. In addition, many species outside of the genus Rasbora are often considered Rasbora fish. Therefore, the term ”Rasbora” can potentially refer to a large group of fish, at least in the aquarium hobby.
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Bala Sharks (Balantiocheilus Melanopterus) have silver bodies with very defined scales. Their body shape appears similar to the body shape of most sharks. They have yellow-colored fins tipped in black. The tail fin of the Bala Shark is forked, and they have large eyes. The Bala Shark’s large eyes help them find and catch their
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