One of the most splendid of all tropical aquarium inhabitants is the Angelfish. This is a popular opinion when people first consider keeping tropical fish. Though they can be fragile when small they grow up to be relatively hardy fish and, with proper care, should thrive in… Read More »Angelfish: Care, Feeding and Breeding
A relative of the piranha the dramatic looking Tiger Fish, with its long, sharply pointed teeth, is an appealing option for those who want to do something exciting with their aquariums. Tiger Fish Care and Tankmates These fish need a lot of space and can be expensive to look after, so… Read More »Tiger Fish Information: Care, Types and Breeding
This Freshwater fish compatibility chart shows what types of fish are compatible with one another. To determine if a fish is compatible with another species just match up the two fish types and look for the corresponding color or letter code. The letter H means… Read More »Tropical Fish Compatability Chart
Although many believe that Bettas can only be housed by themselves because they’ll “kill” anything alive in the tank, Bettas CAN be housed with other fish/invertebrates. In fact, there are quite a few species that can successfully coexist with a Betta. The general rule is… Read More »Tank Mates For Your Betta
You don’t have to have intentions of breeding fish to be curious about the sex of your fish. Knowing the sex of your fish can help you understand the behaviors your fish exhibit. Depending on the species, determining the sex of a fish ranges from easy to… Read More »How Do I Tell the Sex of My Fish?
I would like to clarify the myth that Garra Rufa (Doctor Fish) are hard to take care of. First of all, this is not true. Most spas have employees that sometimes do not know anything about fish care. However, they are given short seminars and they are… Read More »Breeding and Care, Maintenance of Garra Rufa, Doctor Fish
In case some of you still don’t know what, a fish spa is, it is quite simple. All you have to do is buy or acquire some Garra Rufa, have a container or presumably a tank, and then you now have your mini spa at… Read More »Where to Buy Garra Rufa, Doctor Fish and Other Information
Brilliantly colored and highly active, Killifish are an enduringly popular choice for the tropical aquarium. They’re highly adaptable and comparatively hardy, with varieties suitable to almost every tank set-up. Happy in large shoals but mostly too small to need a lot of space per individual, they’re… Read More »Killifish Information: Care, Diet and Breeding
Posted in breeding fish, fry, information guppy, livebearers, mollies, swordtail, types history Among the hardiest and most versatile of tropical fish, livebearers are a popular choice for first time aquarists. Mostly peaceful and sociable, they fit in well in community tanks. They’re always active and will provide you… Read More »Livebearers Types and Information
If you’d like to do something a little different with your aquarium there are few fish more exotic than Arowanas. Also known as Dragonfish and Bony Tongues, they have traditionally been associated with dragons and thought to bring good luck and wealth. Considering their striking appearance, with elegantly delineated scales… Read More »Arowana Information: Types, Feeding and Care