Freshwater Fish

Fathead Minnow

Fathead Minnow (Pimephales Promelas): Ultimate Care Guide

Common name(s) Fathead Minnow, Fathead, Tuffy Scientific name Pimephales Promelas Origin North America, Canada to Mexico Temperature Around 10°C to 20°C Size 2.5 inches to 3 inches Minimum tank size Minimum of 20 gallons Food & diet Flakes, pellets, live or frozen food Lifespan Up to around 3 years depending on care Water pH 7 …

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Botia Kubotai

Botia Kubotai: Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Polka-dot Loach, Burmese Border Loach, Marble Loach, Cloud Botia Scientific Name Botia Kubotai Origin Salween River Basin (Along the Thailand-Myanmar Border) Temperature 75-82°F (24-28°C) Minimum Tank Size 30 Gal (114 L) Diet Flakes and pellets, frozen or live invertebrates (blackworms and brine shrimp), blanched vegetables, and small snails (should be consumed as supplementary) …

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Mono Sebae (Monodactylus Sebae)

Mono Sebae (Monodactylus Sebae) Care, Size, Tank Mates, and More

Scientific Name Monodactylus Sebae Common Name Mono Sebae  /  African Mooney Origin Eastern Atlantic Coastal Regions   Temperature 75F to 82F Water Parameters 7.2 to 8.5 pH Adult Size up to 8 inches in length, 12 inches in height Diet Carnivorous Mono Sebae is an Eastern Atlantic Coastal fish that can be found in brackish …

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Ocellate River Stingray (Potamotrygon motoro)

Ocellate River Stingray (Potamotrygon motoro): Ultimate Guide

The Ocellate River Stingray is a freshwater ray native to tropical and subtropical South America. This ray is usually colored beige or brown and has yellow-orange spots with dark rings. Markings and coloration vary depending on original location and between individuals. The Ocellate River Stingray isn’t aggressive but does posses a venomous sting: they are …

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