General information The Gold Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) 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. Gold Royal Plecos have a maximum length of about 15 inches (38 cm) and are known for their striking…
General information Males are silver, blue and orange while females are honey colored and green. They can reach up to 2 inches. To keep these fish in captivity water pH should be between 4.5 and 7.5 and water temperature should range from 73°F to 89°F. The tank should have dense vegetation, floating plants, open areas…
General information These fish are called sharks but truth is they aren’t really sharks. They get this name because of their rigid, upright triangular dorsal fin and their body that is shaped like a torpedo making them look like sharks. These fish usually reach 12 inches. Bala sharks are silver with a golden gloss on…
General information The Marigold Wag Swordtail is a beautiful and peaceful freshwater fish that is native to Central America. They grow to an average size of 2.5 to 4 inches (6 to 10 cm) in length and have a lifespan of up to 5 years. This species is well suited for community aquariums with other…
General information The Buenos Aires Tetra is a popular freshwater species among aquarists, known for its attractive appearance and active nature. This species can reach up to 3 inches in length, making it a relatively large tetra species. It is important to note that the Buenos Aires Tetra is a schooling fish and should be…
General information The Filigree Bloodfin Tetra is a small freshwater fish species that can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. They have a slender body and a silvery color with a red stripe running along their body. They are native to the Amazon basin in South America and prefer soft, acidic water…
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. Sunburst Orange Tetras are genetically modified to be fluorescent orange. These fish are the long finned-variety and are usually 2.4 inches….
General information These fish are red with two horizontal black lines and only reach up to 1 inch. To keep these fish in captivity, water temperature should range from 72°F to 82°F and water pH should be between 5.8 and 7.0. The tank should have a dark substrate, plants and floating plants. They are peaceful…
General information These fish got their name due to their ability of inflating themselves with either water or air, these ability serves as a defense mechanism because it makes it harder for predators to swallow them if they are large and balloon like. These fish have five stripes on their body and they can reach…
