Species Spotlight

Blue Eyed Beauties

Blue Eyed Beauties

By Aquatropic Staff | November 19, 2024

There is a small, peaceful hardy aquarium fish that is popular among home aquarists. They are stunningly colored and active w … Read more
Muzels Are a Cherry of a Tetra

Muzels Are a Cherry of a Tetra

By Aquatropic Staff | November 7, 2024

Muzel Red Cherry Tetra belong to the Hyphessobrycon genus (at least for now). These Tetras all feature a deeper body shape an … Read more
When Is A Dolphin Not A Dolphin?

When Is A Dolphin Not A Dolphin?

By Aquatropic Staff | October 30, 2024

One of the coolest, and most intelligent oddball fish you can keep in an aquarium is Mormyrus longirostris. They have a few c … Read more
Loach Lovers

Loach Lovers

By Aquatropic Staff | October 22, 2024

We have a confession to make. We're loach lovers. This is a super cool group of fish; they look neat, they have interesting b … Read more
Totally Toxotes

Totally Toxotes

By Aquatropic Staff | October 3, 2024

The Banded Archer Fish was made for a nature documentary being voiced over by Sir David Attenborough, that might go something … Read more
Green With Envy

Green With Envy

By Aquatropic Staff | September 27, 2024

The Green Balloon Tiger Barb is one of many variations of Puntius tetrazona currently available to hobbyists. They all starte … Read more
So Fire Eel

So Fire Eel

By Aquatropic Staff | September 19, 2024

The fish we commonly call the Fire Eel and less frequently the Spotted Eel or Spotted Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) … Read more
Polli Want a Catfish?

Polli Want a Catfish?

By Aquatropic Staff | September 3, 2024

Synodontis polli is the scientific name for a fish more commonly called the White Polli. It is also occasionally seen in Loca … Read more
Bichirs Are The Best

Bichirs Are The Best

By Aquatropic Staff | August 23, 2024

Bichirs are cool. When it comes to “Oddball” fish, this group is a perennial favorite among staff here. They're easy to keep, … Read more