Leopard Wrasses are saltwater fish in the genus Macropharyngodon. They are colorful fish that live in tropical climates in the Indo-Pacific region. They prefer to live in coral reef environments and can be found from the Red Sea to the waters of Hawaii. They are difficult to keep in captivity since they require expert care. […]
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The Duncan Coral (Duncanopsammia axifuga) is a welcome addition to any salt-water home aquarium. Native to Australia and the South China Sea, Duncan Coral usually settle on a reef or bed in deep, slow-moving water. They live in branching or clustered colonies about 100 feet below the surface. Sometimes Duncan Coral is also called Whisker
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Stoplight Parrotfish, also known as Sparisoma virde, are a gorgeous and colorful species of fish. They aren’t usually held in private tanks; they’re mainly reserved for public aquariums and very skilled aquarists. Stoplight Parrotfish are known to reside in coral reefs, which means you can add them to a coral tank if you choose. Read
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The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) is a species of African Cichlid, and they are one of the most colorful freshwater fish in the world. Peacock Cichlids are native to Lake Malawi, which is an African Great Lake located between Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. They live near the bottom of this warm and deep body of water,
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The gem tang is a breathtaking fish originating from the western Indian Ocean. Their disc shaped bodies go very well with their dark blue color and sprinkle of white spots. The gem tang has a yellow anal fin, adding a very bright and eye-catching hue. Common names for the gem tang are gemmatum tang, mauritius
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Bubble Corals can be found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, and they are often mistaken for fish eggs or even soft coral. Bubble Corals are a type of LPS. This means that they are large, polyped, and stony. Bubble Corals are delicate, and can be easily damaged by heavy water flow. They are found in habitats that are protected, and have low flow. If you are looking for them, you will most likely find them wedged in places with murky waters.
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The Licorice Gourami has made its way from the slow-flowing blackwater rivers of Bangka in Indonesia into the care of aquarists who are fond of the unique and often docile fish. Licorice Gourami (Parosphoromenus deissner) are named after military health officer, F.H. Deissner, who had sent the specimen to Dutch ichthyologist Pieter Bleeker who discovered
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Stone Catfish (Hara jerdoni) is a non-aggressive dwarf species of catfish originating in Asia. They are predominantly found in the slow-moving bodies of water in India and Bangladesh. Some common names that Stone Catfish are known by include Asian Stone Catfish, Moth Catfish, and Anchor Catfish. Many of these names are derived from their appearance,
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What is a Buffalo Fish? The Bigmouth Buffalo Fish (Ictiobus cyprinellus) is one of the longest-lived freshwater fishes in the world. They can live to be older than 110 years old. Buffalo fish are native to North America, and are the largest North American species in the Catostomidae or “sucker” family. Ictiobus is Greek for
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Japanese Trapdoor Snails can have a wide variety of colorations on their shells. The shells can range in color from varying shades of black, brown, and green. The shells can even have white mixed in. For the snail body, you can expect it to be the typical brownish-tan coloration that you can find in most snails, with antennae that extend outward. The texture of the Japanese Trapdoor Snail’s shell is slightly grooved due to the growth pattern.
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