Fin rot, in general terms, is an active infection involving the fins that, as it progresses, can cause the fins to “rot” away. The most common cause of fin rot is trauma to the fish that disrupts their slime coat and external tissues leading to bacterial infections. These infections can have even secondarily fungal infections. […]
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Demasoni Cichlids are a relatively rare dwarf Mbuna from the warm freshwater lake in Tanzania, Africa called Lake Malawi. The Demasoni Cichlid is relatively rare and originates in Lake Malawi which is a warm freshwater lake located in Tanzania, Africa. The native habitat for the Demasoni Cichlid contains many rocky outcroppings, with countless places for
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The Emerald Cory Catfish (Corydoras splendens) also known as the Green Catfish or Emerald Brochis can be found in the Amazon River freshwater basins in South America, specifically western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador and eastern Peru. It has an iridescent, emerald green body with pink and yellow tones on its underside. This fish adds
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The Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi), also known as X-Ray Tetras because of their bone structure, are found in large schools in the freshwaters of the South American coast. Specifically, they are native to the coasts of Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. They are shy and peaceful fish. Their appearance can cause some confusion. Despite
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The Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax Rathbuni) is one of the best tetras you can add to a peaceful community aquarium. Green Fire Tetras are native to the Paraguay region of South America, and more specifically, the freshwater basins of the Paraguay River basin. Green Fire Tetras can also be found in abundance in South America’s
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Christmas Wrasse (Thalassoma Trilobatum) are brilliantly colored fish that get their name from their striking red and green coloration. Christmas Wrasse can have other colors on their bodies too. They can have red, pink, blue, and orange. The most distinct marking of Christmas Wrasse, is their unique, ladder-like patterned appearance.
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The Hoplo Catfish (Megalechis thoracata) is a medium-sized catfish native to the South American tropics. They are hardy fish with a striking appearance, making them a favorite among those who have kept them. They are great for medium to large-size aquarium setups. Preferring to dwell near the bottom of slow-moving waters, Hoplo Catfish scour the
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The Java fern (Microsorum Pteropus) is a highly variable jungle plant that gets its name from the island of Java in Indonesia. Belonging to the Polypodiaceae family, this popular plant is commonly found in rocks, tree roots, and on the ground alongside streams and waterfalls throughout Southeast Asia. The Java fern has many variants, most
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Marine Bettas (Calloplesiops altivelis), also known as Comet, are some of the most beautiful fish that you could ever consider adding to your fish tank. They’re a great choice for aquarists of any skill level. They may be a little timid at first, but once they get comfortable in your tank, they will surely become
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Ornate Bichirs (Polypterus Ornatipinnis) are great additions to any large home aquarium setup that also includes other large fish species. They will typically ignore other fish in the aquarium, and they are quite hardy fish that are able to stand a wider range of water parameters. They have a long lifespan, and are considered by many to be hardy fish. The key to the success of keeping Ornate Bichirs healthy and happy is to provide them with the appropriate, clean setup. Owners of Ornate Bichir have been able to get them to live well past their projected lifespan this way.
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