Peruvian Sturgeon Catfish (Leptodoras acipenserinus) By Aquatropic Staff | December 7, 2017 Leptodoras is a peculiar genus of elongated South American catfishes, with a dozen species spread across the region’s larger … Read more
Utsuri Koi (Cyprinus carpio) By Aquatropic Staff | December 1, 2017 The Utsuri Koi are magnetically elegant as large pond fish. Like most Koi, they are some of the most peaceful, personable, a … Read more
The Coolest Fishes: Species That Don’t Need A Heater By Aquatropic Staff | November 30, 2017 It’s getting pretty wintry up here in the northern hemisphere. As temperatures take a turn for the worse, it becomes increasi … Read more
Porthole Rasbora (Rasbora cephalotaenia) By Aquatropic Staff | November 27, 2017 The Porthole Rasbora is a lesser-known species in the aquarium trade, but it’s robust proportions (roughly five inches when f … Read more
Jerdon’s Baril (Barilius canarensis) By Aquatropic Staff | November 22, 2017 For an active, lively and energetic addition to a home aquarium, look no further than the tireless little torpedo known as Je … Read more
Peacock Apache (Aulonocara maylandi) By Aquatropic Staff | November 22, 2017 With Thanksgiving a day away, we hope you aren't too stressed getting things ready for the big feast. Yet, if you are stresse … Read more
Leopard Red Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) By Aquatropic Staff | November 17, 2017 If you are having a hard time choosing a Discus fish to add to your hobby, why not choose the cultured Leopard Red Discus. Th … Read more
Mbu Pufferfish (Tetraodon mbu) By Aquatropic Staff | November 16, 2017 For freshwater aquarists, there is no pufferfish quite so impressive as Africa’s Tetraodon mbu. The species can grow to over … Read more
Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui) By Aquatropic Staff | November 10, 2017 For those aquarists looking to add something a bit different to their tanks, consider the Blue Tetra for a beautiful splash o … Read more