Neon tetras are small and colorful, and they make excellent pets for beginner aquarists. You can find these tetras in almost all pet stores. Neon tetras may be hardy, but you still need to maintain the right water conditions for them to thrive. The popularity of the tetra is mostly…
Ramshorn snail in the aquarium trade is used to describe a snail breed with planispiral shells. Most of the snails are classified in the Planorbidae family. Ramshorn snails are popular among aquarists because of their stunning appearance and cleaning abilities. They will forage around your aquarium for dead plant leaves,…
The Golden Wonder Killifish, also known as the Striped Panchax Killifish or Malabar Killifish, is a gorgeous, striped fish. These fish have greenish flanks, bronze back, and scales that have a metallic gold appearance. Some of them are completely golden. Besides their shiny emerald eyes and elongated body, Golden killifish…
Fish obtain their oxygen from water; their gills serve as absorption surfaces, where water is continuously flowing through. This process starts with the fish gulping water via their mouths. Most fish breathe exclusively through their gills, although some have lung-like organs that allow them to come up for air. There…
The Amazon frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum), also called the smooth frogbit, is a popular floating plant in aquariums. The plant is sometimes called the South American sponge plant thanks to the spongy undersides on its leaves that promote buoyancy. It is easy to mistake the Amazon frogbit with the water hyacinth…
Have you been looking for an exquisite fish to keep in your aquarium? Scientifically known as Botia almorhae, the Yoyo Loach is one of the most unique fishes to grace the aquarium pet industry. It’s a silver loach that features dark markings that resemble the letters ‘Y-O-Y-O’ and as it…
The Tropheus Cichlid is also known as Blunthead Cichlid, Brabant Cichlid, Dwarf Tanganyikan Cichlid, or Tropheus moorii. The fish comes in different colors; at least 50 color morphs. This champion of variety is endemic to L. Tanganyika, Africa and was described over a century ago. The fish was recognized in…
It is not uncommon to find a neon tetra on the floor after having jumped out of the aquarium. An aquarist’s first instinct will be to check the water quality since less than ideal water conditions can cause a fish to jump. If your water conditions are good, it may…
When keeping fish in your aquarium, one of your primary objectives is to mirror their natural environment as much as possible. This way, the fish do not feel as if they are in captivity and can thus thrive. Plants are among the essentials of your fish tank in this regard.…
Loaches are among the most popular fishes for hobby aquarists because they are easy to keep. Kuhli loaches have recently gained immense popularity among aquarists owing to their miniature snake-like look. There are multiple fish species classified as Kuhli loaches, but the most common is the pangio Kuhli. As such,…
