Blind Cave Tetra (Astyanax mexicanus) By Aquatropic Staff | October 13, 2016 Caves are famous for the many highly modified species that live their entire lives in perpetual darkness. Many different grou … Read more
The Dwarf Gourami(Trichogaster lalius) By Aquatropic Staff | July 29, 2016 It’s often said that marine fishes are more colorful than their freshwater counterparts, but clearly the Dwarf Gourami missed … Read more
The Farlowella Twig Catfish By Aquatropic Staff | July 29, 2016 For fans of cryptic, camouflaged fishes, there’s a lot to like about the Twig Catfishes of the genus Farlowella. These master … Read more
The Goyder River Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata) By Aquatropic Staff | July 29, 2016 The unique fish fauna of Australia is something we seldom see in the aquarium trade, and, of the roughly 300 species of fresh … Read more
The Green Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus subviridis) By Aquatropic Staff | July 29, 2016 Since it’s introduction into the aquarium trade in the 1990’s, Hemiancistrus subviridis has quickly established itself as one … Read more
The Tiger Barb By Aquatropic Staff | July 29, 2016 The Tiger Barb is a perennial aquarium favorite with a much maligned reputation. It’s not uncommon for a novice fishkeeper to … Read more
The Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanefeldii) By Aquatropic Staff | July 29, 2016 With its sleek profile and eye-catching silvery scales, the Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanefeldii) makes for an impressive … Read more
The Celebes Rainbowfish (Marosatherina ladigesi) By Aquatropic Staff | July 27, 2016 In the southwestern tip of Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) lies the Karst Maros, the world’s second largest karst format … Read more
The Chinese Hi Fin Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) By Aquatropic Staff | July 27, 2016 The Chinese Hi-fin Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) exemplifies the importance of researching a fish thoroughly before m … Read more