If we were to mention cute tank bottom scavengers, one of the first associations which come to mind would certainly be the cory catfish. They are small, long-living, peaceful and easy to care for creatures. On top of that, they make the most amazing tank cleaners as well as one…
Until recently, fish from the Horabagrus species were quite hard to find in shops. Even so, this has thankfully changed with the sun catfish now being among the most popular fish for aquarists at pet stores. The scientific name for this fish is the Horabagrus Brachysoma. It is also called…
The cory catfish are aquarium favorites, thanks to their peaceful temperament and janitorial abilities. There are over 160 species in the Corydoras genus, and aquarists of all skill levels can easily choose between them. The most popular cory is the bronze variety, which comes in different color morphs, including black,…
The pictus catfish is a common catfish species in the aquarium trade. It belongs to the Pimelodidae family, whose members are distinguished by their extremely long barbels. The fish has a silver body with dark spots and stripes. The sharp spines on their pectoral and dorsal fins can easily get…
Corydoras catfish make excellent tank mates for guppies, primarily because of their peaceful nature. The corys roam around the bottom of the tank, where they eat leftover food and serve as tank cleaners. They are also easy to rear and will suit a beginner tank. Other considerations to make when…
Ghost catfish are majorly known as Kryptopterus virtreolus. Initially, these types of fish were confused with krptopterus bicirrhis, which are large and more aggressive. The latter are no longer available in the aquarium trade. Ghost catfish got their name from their appearance. They have a transparent body that allows you…
