Posts by Fish Laboratory

Marimo Moss Ball (Aegagropila linnaei) is one of the most popular moss plants in the aquarium hobby industry. This moss ball makes a great addition to any tank because of its simple care...

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is a freshwater omnivorous fish native to North America along the Southeast region of the country from Virginia to Florida. It has since been introduced to Europe,...

Dwarf Water Lettuce is also known as Nile Cabbage and Water Cabbage. Dwarf Water Lettuce is believed to originate in Africa.  This floating plant grows only on the surface of water and was first...

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) are quickly becoming one of the most popular freshwater fish species in the aquarium hobby. Their beautiful colors and somewhat friendly natures have...

The Dwarf Chain Loach (Ambastaia Sidthimunki) is not the most common fish in the aquarium hobby. However, this interesting loach type should not be overlooked. If you’re looking for a spectacle in...

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...