Bala Sharks (Balantiocheilus Melanopterus) have silver bodies with very defined scales. Their body shape appears similar to the body shape of most sharks. They have yellow colored fins tipped in black. The tail fin of the Bala Shark is forked, and they have large eyes. The Bala Shark’s large eyes help them find and catch …
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Native to Thailand and nearby parts of Southeast Asia, the Snakeskin Gourami can be a large and peaceful addition to a community aquarium. A hardy species, they are suitable for beginners but will need a large tank as they can grow to 8 inches in captivity. When mature they feature a broken black line along …
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Flowerhorn Cichlids are a unique looking fish that can easily be identified by their appearance. The most distinguishable feature that Flowerhorn Cichlids have is their bulbous forehead. This structure on their head is called a nuchal hump. The nuchal hump is often referred to as a Kok as well. This structure is present in both …
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Mystery Wrasse, also known as Whitebarred Wrasse, is an uncommon and striking species for marine aquarium hobbyists. Found in coastal waters and coral reefs in the West to Central Pacific, this carnivorous fish lives close to its preferred food source: invertebrates. Mystery Wrasse Care In general, Mystery Wrasse aren’t difficult to care for and they …
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The Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) is a freshwater fish that is a tropical species endemic to the wet zone of lower Sri Lanka. It comes from the Cyprinidae family and belongs to the subfamily Barbinae. It is one of the most popular fish in the barb family. Also known as the Crimson Carplet, it is …
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Clown Loaches are a type of loach fish with an arched body that is slender and made for cutting through the water quickly. Clown Loaches have an orangish to yellow body with black wavy stripes. They also have a black stripe that cuts down over their eyes. Clown Loaches have bright red fins that resemble clown shoes. Clown Loaches also sport 4 pairs of barbels on their lower jaw and lip that are hard to see unless you are looking up close. They are not only named for their interesting markings, but they are named for their active and silly behaviors in the home aquarium. Owners of Clown Loaches have reported them swimming upside down and even playing dead.
One of the most fascinating creatures of the water is the dinosaur bichir (polypterus senegalus) fish. This is a freshwater fish that has its origins dating back to prehistoric times, hence the name. Its scientific name come from the species of the polypterus genus and part of the lobe-finned pike family. This cute fish goes …
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Kole tangs are brown and blue fish with a yellow ring around their eyes that distinguishes them from other tangs. They are native to Hawaiian reefs and were once considered food for Hawaiian royalty. They are bristle-toothed tangs and some of their common names include; spotted surgeonfish, goldring surgeonfish, yellow-eyed tang, and many more. This …
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Native to Indo-Pacific waters, the Orange Shoulder Tang sports a bordered orange line above their pectoral fins when mature. Juveniles are bright yellow, without a hint of the orange “shoulder” markings or gray body color seen on adults. Young Orange Shoulder Tangs look so different from their adult versions that it is easy to mistake …
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Zebra Danios (Danio Rerio) have slender, silver bodies that have blueish-purple stripes that run horizontally along their length from gil to tail. These stripes are what give them their common name of Zebra Danio, and they also make it so these little fish are easily identifiable. They are a popular choice for home aquarists due …
