Jack Dempsey fish Feeding, Care and Tank Parameters
It is not very often you will come across a freshwater fish that bears a human name, but if there is an Oscar, then the Jack Dempsey fish should not be a strange one. Known by the biological appellation, Rocio octofasciata, the fish gets its name for the fierce look and aggressive behavior – which […]
Continue readingBala Shark Feeding, Behaviour and Aquarium Care
Are you an experienced aquarium hobbyist? Are you planning to add some new fish species to the community quite different from those you already have? Then, we have an excellent choice for you. We would suggest you keep Bala Shark in your aquarium. Well, it might be a comparatively larger fish, but the fish will […]
Continue readingGreen Neon Tetra Habitat, Behavior, Aquarium Care Guide
If you are an aquarium hobbyist and looking to keep various types of fishes, then there is a new strong contender to add to your collection – Green Neon Tetra. The common name for this fish is Green Neon Tetra, False Neon, etc. Scientifically known as Paracheirondon Simulans, they are most suitable for those desiring […]
Continue readingGiant Goramy Feeding, Breeding, Aquarium Care
The binomial name of Giant Goramy is Oshphronemusgoramy. The common names of Osphronemus Goramy are Giant Goramy, common Goramy, True Goramy and Golden Redfish. The Giant Gourami is scientifically classified as given below: Kingdom: AnimaliaSub-kingdom: BilatriaInfra-kingdom: DeuterostomiaPhylum: ChordataSub-phylum: VertebrataInfra-phylum: GnasthostomataSuper-Class: ActinopterygiiClass: TeleosteiSuper-order: AcanthopterugiiOrder: PerciformesSub-order: AnabantoideiFamily:OsphronemidaeSub-family: OshphroneminaeGenus: OshphronemusSpecies: goramy Oshphroneminaegoramyis the biggest of all Gouramies. If […]
Continue readingRummy Nose Tetra Feeding, Breeding and Care Guide
The rummy nose tetra (scientific name: Hemigrammus rhodostomus) is very well-known in fishkeeping circles. This fish species that came from Latin America is a favourite choice for use as an aquarium fish. A typical rummy nose tetra is under the classification as a tropical freshwater fish, and at maturity, it is about five centimetres in […]
Continue readingZebra pleco Appearance, Feeding and Care Guide for Aquarist
Zebra pleco is a freshwater fish that belong to the loricariidae family, the largest catfish group that consists of species possessing armored bony plates and suckermouth. Zebra pleco is so named for its black-and-white coloration which runs all over the body a bit in different orientations. It goes by the biological name, Hypancistruszebra, and is […]
Continue readingRedtail Catfish Feeding, Care, Diseases, Aquarium Care guide
There are many reasons to explore the aquatic world – for it’s many wonders and features you may opine. But beyond that, the beautiful creatures therein will always make a great appeal to aquarium hobbyists, and the Redtail catfish makes a good case in this wise. The Redtail catfish goes by the biological name, Phractocephalushemioliopterus. […]
Continue readingRoyal Pleco Aquarium Care, Feeding, Breeding and Mates
If you are an aquarist on the lookout for growing attractive-looking fishes in your home aquarium, the Royal Pleco is an ideal choice for you. Yes, you guessed it right! Since it has the royal tag attached to its name, it does enjoy greater respect than fellow fishes in the marine world. The Royal Pleco […]
Continue readingIridescent Shark Aquarium Care Guide
Hi! Are you familiar with the Iridescent Shark? If you’ve heard a little about it and have built a curiosity within you to know much more than the necessary information, then I am quite sure this article has come to the rescue at the right time. Do not get frightened with the word shark on […]
Continue readingGold Nugget Pleco Feeding, Breeding and Care Guide
An aquarium hobbyist when maintaining a tropical tank will surely prefer to keep a variety of Pleco in his or her possession. There are various types of Pleco which are distinguished based on “L.” One of the popular among the species is the Gold Nugget Pleco. It falls under L018 category. Here ‘L’ refers to […]
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