Category: Care Guide

With a name like ‘Firemouth,’ you’re either expecting a fish with a propensity for hot sauce or a fish with a mouth the color of fire. Unsurprisingly it’s the latter! They have a fiery...

The Jack Dempsey Fish (Rocio octofasciata) is from the Cichlid family and is extremely popular among Cichlid enthusiasts. Colorful and vibrant as they age and are conditioned over time,...

When you think about snapping turtles, you probably think of something large, aggressive, and somewhat terrifying if you found one underwater. Truth be told, these freshwater turtles are not...

Many people know that Gastropods make a welcome addition to freshwater tank hobbyists. Mystery Snails (Pomacea bridgesii) are one of the largest readily available for freshwater fish...

Once again, we meet a freshwater fish labeled a ‘shark,’ who isn’t a member of the shark family. The Red Tail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor) is actually a member of the carp...

If you’re a budding or experienced aquarist, chances are you know the benefits of having snails as part of your tank community. For the uninitiated, Nerite Snails (Neritidae...