Bala shark: Care, lifespan, food and tank mates

bala shark appearance

The Bala Shark is a relatively large Southeast Asian native freshwater fishery.  This beautiful looking fish would add up to lots of freshwater aquariums and its temperament is guaranteed to make it a great tank mate for your other fish.  Because of its size, we recommend that this fish be kept by aquarists who already … Read more

Convict cichlid fish: Complete care, lifespan and breeding

convict cichlid appearance

The convict cichlid also is known as Amatitlania nigrofasciata is a fish species of the Cichlidae family, originally from Central America, also known as the cichlid of the zebra. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and were also the subject of numerous fish behavior studies. Taxonomy Here is the scientific classification on convict cichlid: Scientific … Read more

Ember tetra: Complete care, lifespan, tank size and mates

Ember tetras appearance

The Ember Tetra is an eye-catching fish that will illuminate any aquarium and its temperament makes it a great choice for any community tank.  Tropical fish have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their striking appearance and playful personalities.  If you’re looking to join your aquatic family for truly unique fish don’t look … Read more

How do Electric eels work? Complete guide

Electrical eel

It’s always a mystery with how do electric eels work? Explorer Alexander von Humboldt witnessed a swarm of electric eels leaping out of the water in 1800 to defend against oncoming horses. Most people thought the story was so unusual that it was composed by Humboldt. But it’s more common to fish using electricity than … Read more

Jack Dempsey fish: Care, lifespan, breeding and tank mates

Appearance of jack dempsey fish

Jack Dempsey fish is a cichlid species that is widely distributed throughout North and Central America (south of Mexico to Honduras). Here is a fun fact: “Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial characteristics, similar to that of the famous boxer Jack Dempsey of the 1920s.” Cichlids are a common occurrence … Read more

Top 10 Water Animals with amazing super powers

Top 10 water animals with superpowers 10. Hagfish (Extreme Capability to Survive) Hagfish is a type of water animals’ which has the capability of surviving extreme conditions. Hagfish may look like weak creatures that bigger animals like seal sharks can easily prey on but don’t let their appearance deceive you, because they are highly skilled … Read more

Firemouth cichlid: care, breeding, tank mates and size

Firemouth cichlid appearance

Firemouth cichlid also known as Thorichthys meeki is a native Central American species of cichlid fish. They occur in Yucatan Peninsula rivers, Mexico, south through Belize and north into Guatemala.  Their habitat is usually shallow, slow-moving, often turbid, water with a pH of 6.5-8.0. Residing in cave systems has also been reported. As tropical fish, … Read more

Siamese algae eater: Size, care, breeding and tank mates

Algae Eaters live with Turtles

Siamese algae eater fill a particular role, they are perfect for someone looking for a fish that will help with clearing algae to clean their tank.  Sometimes you may get lost in the amount of freshwater varieties there are when looking for fish to add to your tank, but other times you ‘re looking for … Read more

Blue crayfish: Care, lifespan, size, breeding and tank mates

Blue crayfish

The Electric Blue Crayfish is a species of freshwater that you should see to believe in.  But if you ignore their amazing colour, this creature still has much to like about. These crayfish are easy to look out for and a blast to watch (it’s always up to something).  This guide will teach you the … Read more

Red tail shark: Size, breeding, lifespan, feeding and tank size

Red tail shark appearance

The red tail shark, also known as retail sharkminnow, is a freshwater fish species in the carp family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to Thailand and is currently critically endangered, but common in aquariums, where it is valued for its deep black body and vivid red or orange tail. The red-tailed black sharks that are seen … Read more