What the hecqui is a Hecq’s Shelldweller, you ask…That’s a good question, and one which scientists still don’t have a great a … Read more

In the early 1950’s, an aquarist by the name of Sam Dadiburjor became the first to collect and breed a small species of fish … Read more

If you remove a Frogmouth Catfish from its watery home, you might soon hear a peculiar sound fill the air. CHACA... CHACA... … Read more

The Drapefin Barb is a classic example of a species that would be far more popular among aquarists if it could first be seen … Read more

There are over 90 recognized species of dwarf cichlids in the genus Apistogramma, but the vast majority of this biodiversity … Read more

The Pseudomugil Blue-eyes are an interesting group of fishes, and one whose relationship to other families might not be readi … Read more

The Xenentodon Needlefishes are some of the most fascinating aquarium inhabitants and are among the easiest freshwater predat … Read more

The Xingu Tiger Pleco is an ideal armored catfish for smaller aquariums that grows to less than four inches in length and spo … Read more

Pike Cichlids are a diverse lot, with species that range anywhere from just a few inches in length to the bruisers that can g … Read more