Species Spotlight

Masta Mania

Masta Mania

By Aquatropic Staff | July 21, 2021

The Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a member of the family of spiny eels (Mastacembelidae). They are a beautiful fi … Read more
Life's a Birchir

Life's a Birchir

By Aquatropic Staff | July 2, 2021

The Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus) is sometimes called a dinosaur eel due to its long, slender body and the fact that … Read more
​Neocaridina davidi

​Neocaridina davidi

By Aquatropic Staff | June 14, 2021

Neocaridina davidi, commonly known as the Dwarf Cherry Shrimp, is a freshwater shrimp first collected in its natural subdued … Read more
Paracheirodon innesi

Paracheirodon innesi

By Aquatropic Staff | May 24, 2021

Paracheirodon innesi, also known as the Neon Tetra, has been making a splash in freshwater aquariums for generations. This br … Read more
The Paraacheirodon axelrodi

The Paraacheirodon axelrodi

By Aquatropic Staff | May 14, 2021

The Cardinal Tetra, or Paraacheirodon axelrodi, a relatively small but striking member of the tetra family, grows to a max le … Read more