General information These fish can reach 6 inches, they are silvery with 5 black bars on their body and with a neon blue outline on their fins. To keep these fish in captivity, the water should be well oxygenated, have an efficient filtration and have a good flow, its pH should be between 7.5 and…
General information These fish are silver with a black splotch that looks like an irregular stripe in the middle of the body. These fish can reach up to 14 inches in the wild, however, in captivity they usually only reach up to 12 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water temperature should range from…
General information These fish are oval shaped, they are yellow with a light blue rear and a reddish forehead. They can reach up to 2 inches. Rams are extremely popular in the hobby and as such many different varieties have been developed, however, many of these varieties are hybrids that are extremely susceptible to disease…
General information Pterophyllum scalare was one of the first species to be kept in captivity and to this day it is still one of the most common in the market. It’s popularity led to many cross-breedings so now there are many different varieties. In the wild, these fish are silver with dark vertical stripes, however,…
General information These fish are silver with reflective scales that look like tinfoil, hence its common name “ Tinfoil Red Tail Barb”, also, their dorsal fin and their caudal fin are red with black markings. There are more color varieties, however, these are selectively bred, a few examples are the Albino Tinfoil Barb , the…
General information These fish are black with white spots. They can reach 2.6 inches. Corys are facultive air breathers due to their highly vascularized intestine so they often go to the surface for a gulp of air. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 7.6 and water temperature should…
General information These fish are disc shaped and can reach up to 10 inches. They aren’t easy to keep so only experienced aquarists should own them. Discus fish are extremely popular in the hobby, as such, they have been highly hybridized. Nowadays there are plenty of color, pattern and shape varieties. The Neon Blue Discus…
General information These fish are brown with white dots all over their body and a dark horizontal stripe. These fish are usually 4.8 inches. Pearl Gouramis are labyrinth fish, these have a special organ that acts like a lung allowing them to breathe atmospheric air, this is a survival mechanism for when they are in…
General information These fish are small, usually they are 2.5 inches, and have teeth in their upper and lower jaws. They are extremely colorful and there are many different coloration patterns, actually, there are no two individuals alike, their colors are like their fingerprint. Wild specimens are gray with a few tints of color, however,…
General information These fish have a high dorsal fin and long whiskers, they are elongated and silver with a white belly and black fins with white tips. They can reach 14 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 7.0 and 7.5 and water temperature should range from 74ºF to 79ºF….