The Dwarf Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) is a beautiful and fierce species in marine life. Commonly, they have a coating that involves splashes of brown and maroon with intricate white stripes and spines that can sting like a bee. This article aims to provide you with the ultimate care guide so you can experience the joy […]
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The sun catfish is a beautiful creature of the sea. Its other names include: eclipse catfish, spotted Thai cat, Asian sun catfish, sunspot catfish, Indian sun catfish, Burmese sun catfish, and Guather’s catfish. The sun catfish has many other names including the scientific name horabarus brachsoma. The large head and light colored eyes of this
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The Mexican Tetra, Astyanax mexicanus, is a freshwater fish also known as the Mexican Blind Cavefish or Blind Cave Tetra. These fish come in two forms: with eyes and without eyes. The blind variant is a popular fish among freshwater aquarists. Mexican Tetras are the only characid species native to the United States. Mexican Tetras
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Jungle Val (Vallisneria Americana), also known as Jungle Vallisneria, is a beautiful and common aquarium plant. Sold under many names, including Water Celery, Tape Grass, and Eel Grass, Jungle Val is readily available from many aquarium suppliers. Jungle Vallisneria is one of the earliest plants to be used by aquarium hobbyists. It is found in
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Brazilian Pennywort, Hydrocotyle leucocephala, is a popular aquarium plant that is versatile, easy to care for, and easy to grow. It goes by the names Brazilian Water Ivy and Pennywort too. This plant is great for beginners to the freshwater fish world and can be purchased at pet stores. Brazilian Pennywort stems look and act
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The Bucktooth Tetra, Exodon Paradoxus, is a freshwater fish native to the Amazon Basin and Guyana in South America. They are also commonly referred to as Exodon. The earliest record of this fish was made in 1845, but they were not an aquarium trade import until 1932. Bucktooth Tetras are shaped like most other tetras.
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Sulawesi Shrimp, Caridina dennerli, were discovered in 2007 and are dwarf shrimp that is quickly growing in popularity. The Sulawesi Shrimp is a type of Caridina Shrimp, and they are also known as White Glove Shrimp. They are small animals, only reaching an inch in length. They are a bright red color with white spots
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Wild Betta vs Domesticated Betta Wild Bettas can still be found in their native habitats throughout Asia in shallow freshwater ponds, canals, rice paddies, and rivers. There are over 75 different species of Wild Bettas, and even though most of their needs are similar, some species of Betta Fish have specific requirements to keep very
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Harlequin Rasboras have very distinctive markings that make them easily identifiable from other Rasbora species. Harlequin Rasboras have a round shape to their bodies with short fins. They have a silvery sheen to their bodies that seem to have an orangish shine emanating from its core. Harlequin Rasbora male and females have a black triangle shape that extends vertically from their dorsal fin to their caudal fin. The tip of the black triangle ends at the tail of the Harlequin Rasbora.
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Limnophila Sessiliflora, also known as Ambulia, is a bushy and bright green plant. Native to clear water environments in South East Asia, Ambulia looks similar to Cabomba but is easier to maintain. This plant requires frequent trimming to be capable of fast growth in the right conditions. Often seen in tank backgrounds, Ambulia has a
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