The 4-line Pictus Cat is nocturnal in nature so they will require hiding places for during the day and feedings with the lig … Read more

Mayaheros uropthalmus is a pretty amazing Central American Cichlid. They are most often called simply Mayan Cichlids, but hav … Read more

Brine Shrimp are amazing critters. The term “Brine Shrimp” is actually a generic term for an entire genus of invertebrates ca … Read more

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been exploring solutions to mitigate and minimize the risks … Read more

For one reason or another, we get a fair number of questions about catfish and “getting stung.” We'd like to start this conve … Read more

Crenicichla johanna is a common South American Cichlid, found in wide range of habitats; they can be found in “black water” a … Read more

Nitrate affects the quality of the water in the aquarium: An algal bloom is often the result of a high nitrate level in an … Read more

The Delhezi Bichir have elongated bodies covered in tough, bony scales and a series of fins that extend along their backs. T …

One of the most beautiful (and in our opinion, underrated) tanks in your Local Fish Store is the Mixed African Cichlid tank. … Read more