Sep 07
The Catalina Goby is a gorgeous orange, red, and blue fish that comes from the eastern pacific coast of the United States. In the aquarium you can expect them to perch on top of live rock near their territory, they will stay close to the bottom of your tank. Catalina Gobies are very peaceful fish …
Aug 21
The Banggai Cardinal fish is a beautiful marine fish that comes from the Indo-Pacific, mainly around the Banggai Island. They have a silver body with black vertical stripes and are covered in small white spots. This fish is very close to being on the endagered species list, most you find in the fish store are …
Aug 10
The Copperband Butterfly Fish is a beautiful saltwater fish from the Indo-Pacific. These guys are white, with yellow bands running vertically across their bodies. Copperbands also have a “false eye” towards the back of their dorsal fins. They are pretty difficult to keep in the home aquarium and are only recommended for expert hobbyists. Copperband …
Aug 01
The Zebra Cichlid is a gorgeous fish that comes from Lake Malawi in Africa. They are very active and vary in colors like red and blue. The rear parts of their dorsal fin and anal fin are elongated and pointed with yellow dots. When setting up an aquarium for a Zebra Cichlid I would recommend …
Jul 21
The Oscar Fish is a beautiful Cichlid from the Amazon River. They are very popular fish in the aquarium hobby because they make great pets. Oscars have a wonderful personality and are known to recognize their owners. Oscars come in a few different colors like albino, olive-green, brown and dark gray. Oscars will become pretty …
Jul 18
The Kribensis Cichlid, which is commonly known as the Krib is a great beginner cichlid fish. Kribs can tolerate a wide range of water parameters and must be housed in at least a 30 gallon aquarium. Be careful selecting tank mates though because Kribs can become territorial and aggressive, especially during breeding. Kribensis Cichlids will …
Jul 18
The Turquoise Danio is a peaceful freshwater fish that comes from Asia. They are also know as the Blue Danio and Pearl Danio. They are very active schooling fish that are perfect for beginner hobbyists to add to their community aquariums. Keep the Turquoise Danio in a well planted aquarium with swimming space as well. …
Jul 16
The Harlequin Rasbora is a beautiful freshwater fish that is great for beginner aquarium hobbyists. They are a gorgeous metallic color and very easy to care for. I use to own them when I was younger and I am about to get some more for my 20 gallon long fish tank. It doesn’t matter if …
Jun 13
Mollies are a tropical fish that live in brackish waters. That means they like a little aquarium salt in their water. Usually a teaspoon per 5 gallons is perfect and it will help them live a better life. I love molly fish, I think they are very active and fun to watch! Plus, they look …
Sep 11
Golden Mbuna Cichlid Care
This is what I call the Black and Yellow Fish! Mainly because I’m from Pittsburgh! But, the Golden Mbuna or Golden Malawi Cichlid is a beautiful yellow, black, and white cichlid that comes from Lake Malawi in Africa. In the wild, they like to hide out in rocky areas with sandy/fine gravel bottoms. You will …
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