Royal Plecos (Panaque Nigrolineatus)are an exotic variety of Plecostomus popular in the aquarium trade. They are distinguished by their deep purple coloration and long, flowing fins. These large, interesting fish come from Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Amazon River basin in South America. They make beautiful aquarium specimens; they are also known to be good […]

Zebra Plecos are a type of tropical fish popular for their bright striped markings. They are bottom-dwelling fish, which means they spend most of their time on the substrate or floor of the aquarium. They come from the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America. Zebra Plecos are a popular fish for hobbyists for […]

The Ember Tetra is a peaceful little fish perfect for the nano aquarium. It is a beautiful little fish with a bright red body and black fins. The Ember Tetra is endemic to the Araguaia River basin of Brazil. The Ember Tetra is a hardy little fish and can tolerate a wide range of water […]

The first time I saw a Blood Parrot Cichlid, I was astonished. This fish is so strikingly colored and patterned that it’s hard to believe it’s real. There’s good reason for the fish’s popularity. Blood Parrot Cichlid is hardy, personable fish that make great pets. They are gorgeous freshwater fish first bred in Taiwan around […]

Killifish is a very popular fish for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike. They are small fish, making them an ideal choice for a small aquarium, and they come in a variety of colors, some of which can be quite striking. There are many different types of Killifish, so it is important to do your research […]

Plakat bettas are the most popular globally for several reasons; they’re inexpensive to buy, they’re less prone to illness than other betta types, and they’re extremely pretty. Due to their popularity, many people who own them choose not to take care of them properly, leading to them getting sick and dying shortly after purchase. Plakat […]

The White Cloud Mountain Minnow is a small fish known as Tanichthys Albonubes and White cloud Mountain Fish found in streams and ponds in Southeast Asia. This species is popular as a pet and is also used for research purposes. The White Cloud Mountain Minnow has a slender body typically about 1.5 inches (4 cm) […]

You’ll need to understand that the common name for the fish, “Snowball Pleco,” is a bit of a misnomer. The species name for the fish is Hypancistrus Inspector, and while they may get their common name from the fact that they can sometimes be found in snow-capped mountain streams, they are not limited to those […]

Common Plecos are one of the most popular types of Plecos in aquarium fishes. They are easy to care for and thrive in a wide range of water conditions. But what do you need to know before you add one of these fish to your aquarium? So we will look at what they are, their […]

Cardinal Tetra is a small, brightly-colored species of fish that are popular in the aquarium hobby. They are found in sluggish streams and rivers in the Amazon basin, where they live among submerged plants and debris. One thing that makes cardinal tetras so popular is that they are very different from most other fish. They […]