Native to calm South American waters, Red Belly Pacu can be a challenging fish for beginning hobbyists due to its large tank requirements and heavy filtration needs. With a silver body and a reddish orange belly this fish can resemble the Red Belly Piranha. Unlike Piranhas, Pacus are vegetarian and have squarish teeth that resemble …
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African Butterfly Fish (Pantodon Buchholzi) is such a unique animal that it is the only member of its genus. They are freshwater fish. They are not related to any saltwater butterflyfish. They are native to parts of West Africa including Chad, Niger, the Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, and other countries. African Butterflyfish swim just …
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Tinfoil Barb are a large freshwater fish from the Cyprinidae family. It is also known as the Red Tail Tinfoil Fish, Tinfoil Fish, and Silver Barb Fish. Tinfoil Barbs are named for their large silver bodies that have a metallic sheen like tinfoil, and they occasionally have a golden tint. Their fins range in color …
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Banded Killifish is a temperate freshwater species native to North America. Its range includes the east coast, Great Lakes region and down to Minnesota. Named for the vertical banding patterns along its sides, coloration on males is more distinct along with other differences. Similar to the brackish water dwelling Mummichog, the Banded Killifish is the …
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Wild Betta vs Domesticated Betta Wild Bettas can still be found in their native habitats throughout Asia in shallow, freshwater ponds, canals, rice paddies, and even rivers. There are over 75 different species of Wild Bettas, and even though most of their needs are similar there are some species of Betta Fish that have very …
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Freshwater Dolphin Fish are a species of fish that use small electrical pulsations to find food and defend themselves. It is found throughout the streams, rivers, and lakes in West African countries, such as The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is also referred to as the Eastern Bottlenose …
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The Celebes Rainbowfish (Marosatherina ladigesi), also known as sail-fin silverside rainbowfish, is a member of the Melanotaeniidae family. They are the smallest species of the rainbow family. The story of the name stems from the geographical area of origin, but also pays respect to the ichthyologist who discovered this specific species, Werner Ladiges. More interestingly, …
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With eye catching shoaling behavior, Forktail Rainbowfish are a great addition to the medium or large aquarium. Native to parts of Papua New Guinea, this species appreciates environments that include clear, slow moving water with ample plant growth. These fish need a larger aquarium than their size suggests. Though they only grow to a length …
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Butterfly Koi (Cynprinus carpio) is a long fin koi that originated in Indonesia, and are a cross between a long-finned carp and traditional Japanese Koi. According to strict Japanese definitions, Butterfly Koi are actually not considered members of the Koi family by many fish connoisseurs and aquarists. Butterfly Koi are bred widely and have become …
What is a Buffalo Fish? The Bigmouth Buffalo Fish (Ictiobus cyprinellus) is one of the longest-lived freshwater fishes in the world. They can live to be older than 110 years old. Buffalo fish are native to North America, and are the largest North American species in the Catostomidae or “sucker” family. Ictiobus is Greek for …
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