The Arowana is large a freshwater fish that has relatively large scales and an impressive jumping ability earning it two nicknames, the aforementioned ‘water monkeys, and also the ‘Dragon Fish’...
Category: Freshwater Fish
Scientific NamePterygoplichthys gibbiceps, Glyptoperichthys gibbicepsCommon Name(s)Sailfin Pleco, Leopard Pleco, Gibby, L083, L165OriginSouth AmericaTemperature Range73-86°FWater ParametersKH 6-10,...
Neon Tetra has a light blue back over a silver colored abdomen. It has an iridescent blue stripe that runs horizontally along each side of the fish, starting at the nose and ending at the adipose...
Scientific NameChitala ornataCommon Name(s)Spotted knifefish, clown featherback, clown knife fishOriginSouth Asia, ThailandTemperature Range75-82°FpH Range6.0-8.0Adult Size10 to 40 inches (25- 50...
The Swai Fish, or Iridescent Shark, is a fish that is typically farmed in Asia. However, it seems to create a bit of controversy in what contexts it appears. Whether it is to be...
Scientific NameSymphysodonCommon Name(s)DiscusOriginSouth America, Amazon River BasinTemperature Range80 - 86°FWater Parameters5-7pH, 1-8dH, 1- 3KHAdult Size8-10inDietCarnivorous, live food, frozen...