Category Freshwater Fish

The classic goldfish breed, the fantail, is what most people think of when it comes to keeping aquariums. Caring for…

Zebra loaches are a great fit for most community tanks. They generally just stick to themselves and do their own…

I think hillstream loaches are a super cool species, and interesting oddball that’s really fun to watch. Simply to care…

Red-tailed shark are wonderful, active fish who make excellent an excellent addition to any suitable aquarium. In this guide, I’ll…

Chili rasboras (Boraras brigittae) are beautiful and adorable nano fish with interesting movement and behavior. They’re not an overly demanding…

The Dojo Loach (golden dojo loach) is an interesting, unique fish who is a model community tank member. They’re highly…

When cared for properly, Flowenhorn cichlids can be one of the most rewarding fish to own as a hobbyist. Not…

Jaguar Cichlids are aggressive, they get very big and they require a lot of space and care. It’s not something…

Known as the mysterious, darker cousins of the Neon Tetra, the Black Neon Tetras are equally as beautiful with unique…

The Bloodfin Tetra is perhaps one of the most underrated fish in its species due to the abundance of other…

When young, Diamond tetras can often be overlooked due to their mundane appearance. But, provided with the right care, as…

The Bubble Eye Goldfish is one of those creatures that make you wonder how it can even exist. With its…

With their contrasting black and white stripes, Zebra Plecos have been all the rage since their discovery in Brazil. While…

Celestial Pearl Danios have made quite an impact in the fish-keeping community since their discovery. They’ve since become a crowd…

When paired in a colorful planted community, the darkness of black skirt tetras can provide some real contrast and depth…