Oftentimes, the common names of the species we keep in aquariums appear almost to have been chosen at random, but the Golden … Read more

The Frontosa Cichlid is probably the most famous predatory fish from Lake Tanganyika, but a close second would have to be the … Read more

Aquarists don’t often take the time to think about what a species’ scientific name actually means, but, for the Black Phantom … Read more

The tetras of South America are almost incomprehensible in their diversity. Every year, new species are discovered and descri … Read more

Rummynose Tetras are one of the most sought after fishes for planted aquariums, providing an especially pleasing mix of color … Read more

Leptodoras is a peculiar genus of elongated South American catfishes, with a dozen species spread across the region’s larger … Read more

The Porthole Rasbora is a lesser-known species in the aquarium trade, but it’s robust proportions (roughly five inches when f … Read more

For an active, lively and energetic addition to a home aquarium, look no further than the tireless little torpedo known as Je … Read more

For freshwater aquarists, there is no pufferfish quite so impressive as Africa’s Tetraodon mbu. The species can grow to over … Read more