Known as the Water Goldfinch, the Pristella Tetra (X-Ray Tetra), is a small freshwater fish that has an acute sense of hearing. Being omnivorous fish species, they predominantly help their ecosystem by controlling algae and larvae growth. In addition to being extremely popular in
Discovered in the warm freshwater rivers and streams of South America, Pictus catfish are native to Brazil, Venezuela, and Columbia. This nocturnal species of catfish is more populous in Amazon and Orinoco River basins. Frequently demonstrating playful traits, the Pictus catfish are widely popular
Called the King of Goldfish, The Ranchu are known for their large, round bodies, and lack of dorsal fin. Ranchu Goldfish are considered one of the most beautiful and expensive breeds of goldfish, thanks to their fatty wen and vibrant colors. Ranchu, originating from
Typically growing around 2 to 3 feet and often growing larger—exceeding 3 to 4 feet, Koi Fish are vibrant, freshwater species, native to Japan. To accommodate their large size and active swimming practice, 500-700 gallons of pond space per Koi Fish is essential. A
Biological, mechanical, and chemical filtrations, in any form, are critical to sustaining a healthy tank environment. While there are many sorts of options, cheap and expensive, available to achieve the same, hang-on-back (HOB) filters are one of the most popular choices. As these filters
Reverse Osmosis Deionization or RO/DI systems are multi-stage filtration equipment that makes regular water safer for aquarium usage. The Deionization part makes RODI systems different from traditional RO filters. As dissolved minerals are essential for us, and we can’t add them separately in our
The more experience you gather as an aquarist and the more you expand your hobby, the need for automating a few processes becomes increasingly critical. Devices that employ simple control systems to facilitate, terminate, or moderate these processes are called aquarium controllers. From manual
Descendants of common carp found in various regions of Asia and Europe, the Koi fish are the result of centuries of human effort and selective breeding. While they’re often found in wild habitats, those mainly are released or escaped individuals. They may also interbreed
Existing since the time of the dinosaurs, turtles are the oldest reptile groups still alive today. They’ve been swimming and crawling the earth for over 220 million years, and probably still will after we’re gone. Aquatic turtles typically spend most of their lives in
The Dwarf Pufferfish, also known as Pea Puffer or Pygmy Puffer, is a vulnerable freshwater species and is a popular aquarium fish. Pea Puffers are found in the wild, forming large groups to breed and prey on smaller fish, contradictory to typical pufferfish behavior.
Thanks to their distinctive looks and marginal care requirements, aquarists have found appeal in freshwater catfish. While a few types of aquarium catfish are pretty aggressive in nature, most are suitable for community tanks. The name “catfish” originated from the presence of prominent barbels
A misnomer, the freshwater “sharks”, aren’t really sharks with predatory behavior or heightened sensory abilities. Thanks to the similar appearance of a few bony fish species, they’re commonly referred to as freshwater sharks for aquariums. In addition, most of them thrive when kept in