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With a body that gracefully snakes across the aquarium bottom and a face that looks straight out of prehistory, the Reedfish (also known as Ropefish) is one of the most unique and captivating creatures you can keep. Known by many names—Snake Fish, Calabar Snake, or by its scientific name, Erpetoichthys calabaricus—this fish generates immediate fascination….
Frontosa cichlid care is more demanding than most freshwater fish — but the payoff is unlike anything else in the hobby. This is the fish that stops visitors in their tracks. A mature group of frontosas gliding through a large aquarium is one of the most commanding displays in freshwater fishkeeping. We have kept African…
Quick Facts: Galaxy Rasbora (Danio margaritatus) If you have ever seen a galaxy rasbora darting through a nano tank, you already understand the obsession. This tiny fish packs a night sky’s worth of sparkle into a body barely bigger than a grain of rice. We have kept and bred this species for years, and this…
When we think of aquarium fish, our minds often travel to the tropical rainforests of South America or the lush rice paddies of Asia. Rarely do we imagine the arid and extreme deserts of inland Australia. However, it is precisely in this unforgiving environment that one of the most extraordinary and resilient fish in aquaristics…
In the fascinating universe of micro fish, few species shine with the intensity and charm of the Kubotai Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai). Also known as Neon Green Rasbora or Emerald Rasbora, this tiny gem from Southeast Asia is an explosion of electric green color that captivates any enthusiast. Its small size, peaceful temperament, and vibrant coloration…
Few fish capture the imagination like the Dragon Fish, also known as Polypteridae or Bichir. With their eel-like bodies covered in bony scales, segmented dorsal fins, and a mouth that denotes their predatory nature, these fish look like they’ve come straight out of the dinosaur era. Evolutionarily speaking, they are true living fossils, carrying ancestral…