Category: Freshwater Fish
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Ember Tetra Care Guide
Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) Ember tetras are one of the most vibrant and popular freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby, renowned for their fiery orange-red coloration that resembles glowing embers–hence their name. Thousands of aquarists have been introduced to the hobby through caring for ember or other beginner tetras. Native to the clear, slow-moving waters…
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Black Tetra Care Guide
Black Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) The black tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), also known as the black skirt tetra, are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their peaceful schooling behavior and striking black and silver coloration. These are a great fish for beginners, as black tetra care is known to be easy due to their hardy and…
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Bronze Corydoras Care Guide
Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) The bronze corydoras are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their bottom-dwelling scavenging capabilities and peaceful schooling behavior. These are a great fish for beginners, as bronze corydoras care is known to be easy due to their hardy nature. It’s important to introduce bronze corydoras into an aquarium that is…
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Congo Tetra Care Guide
Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) The Congo tetra are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their vibrant colors, iridescent fins, and peaceful schooling behavior. These are a great fish for beginners to intermediate aquarists, as Congo tetra care is known to be easy to moderate due to their active nature and need for ample swimming…
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Pygmy Corydoras Care Guide
Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) Pygmy corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) are tiny, peaceful freshwater catfish that make fantastic additions to community aquariums. Unlike many other corydoras species that stay near the bottom of the tank, pygmy corys are known for mid-water schooling, which adds lively activity and personality to an aquarium. They are suitable for beginners and…
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Otocinclus Care Guide
Otocinclus (Otocinclus arnoldi) The otocinclus catfish are incredibly interesting freshwater aquarium fish, beloved for their algae eating capabilities and peaceful schooling behavior. These are not a fish for beginners, otocinclus care is known to be moderately difficult due to their sensitive nature. It’s important to only introduce otocinclus into an aquarium that is well established…
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Clown Killifish Care Guide
Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) Clown killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) are small, colorful fish that can make an interesting addition to your freshwater aquarium. While they are not the most common species within the hobby, these fish are becoming more and more popular. Clown killifish care requirements are not too difficult, and when provided with a proper…
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Neon Tetra Care Guide
Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) If you’ve spent any time at all in the freshwater aquarium hobby, then you’re sure to have encountered the wildly popular neon tetra. Neon tetra are a small schooling fish that can be distinguished by their bright, “neon”, red and blue coloration. Neon tetra care requirements are relatively easy and straightforward,…
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Panda Corydoras Care Guide
Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda) Corydoras catfish are a favorite throughout the aquarium hobby, primarily due to their peaceful nature, unique appearance, and ease of care. A prominent species of corydoras that has become one of the most beloved throughout the hobby is the panda corydoras. Panda corydoras care and breeding is known to be fairly…
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Harlequin Rasbora Care Guide
Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) The harlequin rasbora is a widely popular schooling fish in freshwater aquariums. Hailing from forest pools and streams in Southeast Asia, harlequin rasbora care is relatively easy and straightforward. In this guide we’ll cover all of the key care concepts for harlequin rasbora, including their feeding, proper water conditions, tank setup,…