General information These fish are brown and have dark gray spots and dark brown spots. In stores it also exists a golden variety in which the fish are yellow to orange. Dojo Loach develop a real personality and may become tame enough to hand feed. Their name comes from their sensitivity to changes in barometric…
General information Mollies are very popular in the hobby and as such many different color and shape varieties have been developed through selective breeding. The balloon variety is a shape variety in which fish are rounder and shorter, this results in digestive problems and a shorter lifespan. To keep these fish in captivity, water temperature…
General information These fish are orange with black. Females can reach up to 3 inches while males only reach up to 2 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 7.0 and 8.2 and water temperature should range from 70°F to 77°F. The tank should be densely planted and it should…
General information The Gypsy King Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.) is a freshwater species that belongs to the Loricariidae family. They are native to South America and are found in rivers and streams with moderate to fast currents. The Gypsy King Pleco has a maximum length of about 6 inches (15 cm) and is known for its…
General information These fish are yellowish brown and have a blue stripe on the middle of their bodies. The tank should have a gravel substrate, dense vegetation and open areas for swimming. To keep these fish in community water pH should be between 7.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 68°F to 75°F.These…
General information The Royal Farlowella Catfish is a species of armored catfish native to South America. They have an elongated body shape and can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length. These catfish are nocturnal and are best kept in an aquarium with plenty of hiding places, such as caves and driftwood. They…
General information The Swordtail is an active hardy aquarium fish that can easily be recognized from the sword like tail fin of a male sepicemen. Thanks to the selective breeding and hybridization numerous varieties with different colors and fin types excist in the aquarium hobby. With their unique characteristics, they are truly fun to keep…
General information The Diamond Tetra is a peaceful freshwater fish that can grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) in length. It has a diamond-shaped patch of silver or white color on its sides and an iridescent blue-black body. This species is hardy and can be kept in a community aquarium with other peaceful fish…
General information Yamabuki Ogon are entirely metallic yellow. Their maximum size is 3 inches. To keep these fish, water temperature should range from 36ºF to 90ºF and water pH should be between 6.8 and 7.2. With Koi it is very important to have a good filtration system and good water quality, ammonia levels should be…
General information Tetras have a small rounded fin between the dorsal fin and the tail fin and many bones connecting the inner ear to the swim bladder providing an excellent hearing to these fish. Moonrise Pink Tetras are genetically modified to be fluorescent pink. These fish are usually 2.4 inches. To keep these fish in…