The Green Neon Tetra is one of the most popular small fish kept in aquariums around the world. While it’s not an undemanding fish, many other tetras can be kept with it successfully. However, if you are looking for a fish that is colorful and interesting, the Green Neon Tetra should be high on your […]

The red empress cichlid (Petrochromis formula) was discovered in the southern end of Lake Tanganyika by German biologists during the first half of the 20th century. It was categorized as the Petrochromis formula in 1955, though other names are known to be used (see “Synonyms” section). The red empress cichlids are relatively unknown outside their […]

Celestial Pearl Danio can live up to 10 years or more if proper care is provided for them. They were first found in Asia and widely used in Asia countries as ornamental fish. Celestial Pearl Danio has a hard time surviving in captivity, so the supply of this rare species is very limited. They are […]

The assassin snail is a small, dark-colored snail that can be found in aquariums all over the world. This species of snail is known for its voracious appetite and its ability to consume other snails and fish. Assassin snails are scavengers by nature, and they will eat just about anything that they can fit into […]

Dwarf Pea Puffer is an excellent species for beginners. It can’t harm even the most fragile invertebrates in the aquarium. Dwarf Pea Puffer is a friendly fish that can be kept with larger or smaller fishes together with other pufferfishes. Dwarf Pea Puffer, also known as Pea Puffers, Blackspotted pufferfish, and Small spotted pufferfish. It […]

Rope fish, also known as Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, is a line of colorful reef fish. The name comes from the yellow and black lines on its body. It belongs to the genus Plectorhinchus in the family Haemulidae under order Percoidei. Rope fish has a long body that is flat and shaped like a rope, hence the […]

Bala shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus) is a freshwater species that belongs to the family Cyprinidae under the order of Cypriniformes. It was first discovered in 1930 at a small tributary of Sungai Bala, Pahang . The name “Balantiocheilos” is derived from the Greek language, with “balances” meaning ‘a saw’ and “cheilosis” referring to lips. Bala Shark […]

Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a small cichlid that is widely available in pet stores. It is an ideal fish for the freshwater aquarium because it has attractive colors, peaceful nature, and is easy to care for. Convict Cichlids are also called ‘Convict Fish’ or ‘Zebra Cichlid.’ They live in the freshwaters of Mexico and […]

Floating plants are aquatic plants that can be attached to any hard surface or sunk beneath the substrate. If you want your tank to look like a natural habitat, including live plant life, then floating plants are suggested because they act as replacements for free-floating aquatic vegetation in ponds and lakes where fishes live. They […]

The Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) gets its name from the red patch at the base of its caudal (tail) fin. Its wavy lateral line gives it an almost “scaly” appearance. The fish is silvery-golden overall, with two distinct black lines running horizontally across the body, one just behind the eye and another further back, […]