Bala Shark (Balantiocheilus Melanopterus)

Bala Shark (Balantiocheilus Melanopterus): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus)

Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Clown Loach (Chromobotia Macracanthus)

Clown Loach (Chromobotia Macracanthus): Ultimate Care Guide

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.

Dinosaur Bichir (Polypterus Senegalus)

Dinosaur Bichir (Polypterus Senegalus): Ultimate Care Guide

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 Tang (Ctenochaetus Strigosus)

Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus Strigosus): Ultimate Care Guide

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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Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus Olivaceus)

Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus Olivaceus): Ultimate Care Guide

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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