Butterfly Koi (Cynprinus carpio) is a long fin koi that originated in Indonesia and are a cross between a long-finned carp and traditional Japanese Koi. According to strict Japanese definitions, Butterfly Koi are actually not considered members of the Koi family by many fish connoisseurs and aquarists. Butterfly Koi are bred widely and have become […]
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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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Common Name Mirror Carp Scientific Name Cyprinus Carpio Origin Asia Temperature 35F to 85F Water pH 7.5 to 8.5 Adult Size Up to 88 lbs or more and up to 45 inches in length. Diet Omnivorous Mirror Carp Facts Mirror Carp Care Mirror Carp are actually a genetically mutated form of Common Carp. Common Carp
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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, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Asia, and South America. The Bluegill is known by many names such as Sunfish, Bream, Brim, and Copper Nose. While the Bluegill
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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 made them a common choice for aquarists of most skill levels. If you’re looking for a colorful fish to add to a community tank, look no further
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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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Are you looking for a cute, hardy fish that can help you manage the algae in your tank? What about a friendly, small fish that may quickly become a favorite? If that sounds like something you’re interested in, look no further than the Panda Garras. Read on to learn more about Panda Garras and why
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Do you love keeping tropical fish as a hobby? If so, you’ll want to learn all about the Threadfin Rainbowfish. With their bright colors and lively personalities, they are sure to bring a touch of happiness to your home. Our guide will provide everything you need to know to keep your Threadfin Rainbowfish healthy and
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Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani), also known as Boseman’s Rainbowfish, is a freshwater fish part of the Melanotaeniidae family. It is native to Asia – specifically the Ayamaru Lakes of West Papua, Indonesia, where its numbers are currently dwindling. Also known as the bi-color rainbowfish, the boesemani rainbowfish has two distinct colors, with its front colors
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Chinese High-Fin Banded Fish (Myxocyprinus Asiaticus) are often referred to as ‘Reverse Ugly Ducklings,’ because they start out their lives as strikingly colored fish, and as they mature they lose their colors. When Chinese High-Fin Banded Sharks are juveniles, they have black and white striped bodies. The males lose their stripes and take on a reddish hue to their bodies. Females also lose their stripes and take on a more purplish shade.
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