General information Leiarius marmoratus is a freshwater catfish species that is native to South America. It is a large and heavily armored catfish that can grow up to 1 meter in length. It has a distinctive marbled pattern on its body, which gives it its common names.
General information The Asian Redtail Catfish (Hemibagrus wyckioides) is a large freshwater fish species native to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family Bagridae and is known by many common names, including Redtail Catfish, Banana Catfish, and Vietnamese Redtail Catfish. It can grow up to 3.3 feet (1 meter) in length and weigh up to…
General information Ariopsis seemanni requires a very large tank due to its size and active swimming habits of this fish, they grow up to 20″ in length. While at the pet store they are typically found in the freshwater fish section they are actually a brackish water fish that starts off in freshwater and migrates…
General information The Green Neon Tetra is a small freshwater fish, measuring up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in length. They are known for their bright green iridescent stripe that runs along their side, which contrasts with their silver body. These tetras are peaceful and can be kept in a community aquarium with other peaceful…
General information The Goliath Tigerfish, also known as Mbenga, is a large, predatory freshwater fish native to the Congo River Basin in Africa. These fish can grow up to 5 feet (150 cm) in length and weigh up to 110 pounds (50 kg). They are known for their large, sharp teeth and powerful jaws, which…
General information The Pearl of Likoma is a freshwater species of cichlid that is native to Lake Malawi in Africa. They are known for their striking blue and yellow coloration, which is especially vibrant in males. This species is relatively small, reaching a maximum size of around 3 inches (8 cm) in length.
General information The Herring Cichlid, scientific name Cyprichromis leptosoma, is a freshwater species that belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species is native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa and is popular among aquarium enthusiasts for its unique shape and coloration. The Herring Cichlid has a slender and elongated body with a pointed head and a…
General information The Zebra acara is a small, peaceful cichlid species that can reach a maximum size of around 3 inches (7.6 cm) in length. They are native to South America, specifically the Amazon River basin, and are found in slow-moving rivers and streams. In an aquarium, they prefer a well-planted tank with plenty of…
General information The Spotted Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a popular fish among aquarists due to its unique coloration, which consists of a light tan background with dark spots and stripes. It is a relatively small fish, reaching a maximum size of about 6 inches. The Spotted Angelfish is an active fish that prefers to be kept…
General information The name “Fighting Fish” is due to the fact that males will often fight each other to death, as a matter of fact, in some Asian countries this species has been bred just for fighting purposes. During their fights they exhibit interesting behaviors, when one goes to the surface for air, its rival…