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Kuhli loach.

Exploring the Mysterious Behavior of Kuhli Loaches

Species Snapshot Species Name: Pangio kuhlii Common Names: Kuhli loach, eel loach, coolie loach Size: Up to 5 inches Lifespan: Up to 10 years Native Distribution: Java, Indonesia With their...

Exploring the Mysterious Behavior of Kuhli Loaches

Species Snapshot Species Name: Pangio kuhlii Common Names: Kuhli loach, eel loach, coolie loach Size: Up to 5 inches Lifespan: Up to 10 years Native Distribution: Java, Indonesia With their...

Learn about Ember Tetras.

Care Guide for Ember Tetras

Species Snapshot Species Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae Common Names: Ember tetra Size: Up to 1 inch Lifespan: 2 to 4 years Native Distribution: Araguaia River basin, Brazil Small but stunning, the...

Care Guide for Ember Tetras

Species Snapshot Species Name: Hyphessobrycon amandae Common Names: Ember tetra Size: Up to 1 inch Lifespan: 2 to 4 years Native Distribution: Araguaia River basin, Brazil Small but stunning, the...

Learn about the Daisy’s Ricefish.

Care Guide for Daisy’s Ricefish

Species Snapshot Species Name: Oryzias woworae Common Names: Daisy’s Ricefish, Daisy’s Blue Ricefish Size: Up to 1 inch Lifespan: Up to 4 years Native Distribution: Sulawesi, Indonesia Ideal for nano-aquariums,...

Care Guide for Daisy’s Ricefish

Species Snapshot Species Name: Oryzias woworae Common Names: Daisy’s Ricefish, Daisy’s Blue Ricefish Size: Up to 1 inch Lifespan: Up to 4 years Native Distribution: Sulawesi, Indonesia Ideal for nano-aquariums,...

Learn about the Snowball Pleco fish.

Snowball Pleco (The Polka Dot Fish)

Species Snapshot Species Name: Hypancistrus inspector Common Names: Snowball Pleco, Size: Up to 6.3 inches Lifespan: 8-10 years Native Distribution: Venezuela Native to the Rio Negro in Venezuela, Hypancistrus inspector...

Snowball Pleco (The Polka Dot Fish)

Species Snapshot Species Name: Hypancistrus inspector Common Names: Snowball Pleco, Size: Up to 6.3 inches Lifespan: 8-10 years Native Distribution: Venezuela Native to the Rio Negro in Venezuela, Hypancistrus inspector...

The best algae eaters for your tank.

How Siamese Algae Eaters Can Keep Your Tank Pri...

Maintaining a healthy freshwater aquarium is a balancing act. Regular water changes ensure optimal water quality by removing the byproducts of the nitrogen cycle that accumulate over time. But sometimes...

How Siamese Algae Eaters Can Keep Your Tank Pri...

Maintaining a healthy freshwater aquarium is a balancing act. Regular water changes ensure optimal water quality by removing the byproducts of the nitrogen cycle that accumulate over time. But sometimes...

Enigmatic Venezuelan Corydoras.

Enigmatic Venezuelan Corydoras: An In-Depth Gui...

Species Snapshot Species Name: Corydoras venezuelanus Common Names: Orange Venezuelan Corydoras, Venezuelan Cory Size: Up to 2.4 inches Lifespan: Up to 5 years Native Distribution: Rio Cabriales, Venezuela Nothing livens...

Enigmatic Venezuelan Corydoras: An In-Depth Gui...

Species Snapshot Species Name: Corydoras venezuelanus Common Names: Orange Venezuelan Corydoras, Venezuelan Cory Size: Up to 2.4 inches Lifespan: Up to 5 years Native Distribution: Rio Cabriales, Venezuela Nothing livens...