Royal Gramma (Gramma Loreto)

Royal Gramma (Gramma Loreto): Ultimate Care Guide

As far as saltwater fish go, Royal Grammas are a hardy and peaceful fish that are easy to care for, even for beginners to keeping saltwater tanks. They are reef safe, and they go well with most other peaceful fish in a saltwater community setup. They are not picky when it comes to housing them, but they require lots of places to hide. A single Royal Gramma can be kept in an aquarium that is at least 30 gallons, but they appreciate more room if you have the space for it. The key to the health and longevity of Royal Grammas lies with their diet and water quality. It is a good idea to establish regular water changes, and monitor their water parameters frequently. Owners of Royal Gramma recommend that you perform water checks and changes about 3 times a week to check on the parameters, and cleanliness.

Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda)

Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda): Ultimate Care Guide

The Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda), also known as Peacock Goby, is a vibrantly colored freshwater fish that lives in the shallows of Papa New Guinea, New Zealand, and Australia. They belong to the Eleotridae family and are the only fish in the Tateurndina genus. They have long, slender bodies, rounded heads and are usually considered …

Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda): Ultimate Care Guide Read More »

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus)

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus), despite the name, is not a true blenny. A member of the Dragonet group, this fish originates in the Indo-Pacific from southern Japan to Fiji. A well behaved tank member, this species is reef safe and prized for its nearly constant activity. Scooter Blenny’s will “scoot”–hence the name–around the deep live …

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus): Ultimate Care Guide Read More »

Flame Angelfish (Centropyge Loricula)

Flame Angelfish (Centropyge Loricula): Ultimate Care Guide

Do you want a vividly colored, friendly fish to spice up your tank? Then look no further than the Flame Angelfish. Flame Angelfish are one of the most colorful fish you could possibly add to your tank! Their intense and vivid coloring makes them an extremely popular choice for beginning hobbyists and experienced aquarists alike. …

Flame Angelfish (Centropyge Loricula): Ultimate Care Guide Read More »

Assassin Snail (Clea Helena)

Assassin Snail (Clea Helena): Ultimate Care Guide

An Assassin Snail can be an incredibly helpful creature to house in your aquarium. As their name suggests, the Assassin Snail is a type of snail that lives in aquariums, hunts and eats other snails. Assassin Snails are popular in the aquarium trade for their ability to control unwanted pest species of snails that could overrun your aquarium. They can even help control other pest snails by hunting them down and eating them.

Ghost Shrimp (Palaemonetes Paludosus)

Ghost Shrimp (Palaemonetes Paludosus): Ultimate Care Guide

Ghost Shrimp are considered easy to care for, and are even recommended for beginners. Their low requirements combined with their tireless efforts to rid your tank of algae and other unwanted waste make them a popularly chosen addition to the home aquarium. Ghost Shrimp are not picky eaters at all. In fact, they can and will eat whatever you are feeding the other inhabitants of your aquarium. They will even act as an efficient clean up crew for your tank. Ghost Shrimp love to graze on algae. They can be found grazing on algae, or cleaning up leftover food at all times of the day.

More than 80 types of Rasbora fish exists.

Rasbora Types, Size & Care | Ultimate Guide to Rasbora Fish

Rasbora is a genus of fish that is a part of the Cyprinidae family, which consists of over 80 different recognized species. In addition, many species outside of the genus Rasbora are often considered Rasbora fish. Therefore, the term ”Rasbora” can potentially refer to a large group of fish, at least in the aquarium hobby. …

Rasbora Types, Size & Care | Ultimate Guide to Rasbora Fish Read More »