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

Mastacembelus armatus is commonly known as the Tire Track Eel (or Tyre, for those inclined to using the UK spelling for thing … Read more

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

Mandarin Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma notophorum) are an intruiging species to keep in the home paludarium. They are semi to mo … Read more

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

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

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

The Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) has a great species name in that “pulcher” means “beautiful” and this mainstay … Read more

The ram cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, previously Paplilochromis ramirezi) is a popular South American dwarf member of the … Read more