A splash of bright color can bring any aquarium to life, and few choices are as eye-catching as yellow freshwater aquarium fish. From subtle golden hues to bold contrasts like yellow and black freshwater fish, these species are a favorite…
Betta Fish are gorgeous, colorful freshwater fish that are filled with incredible personalities. These fish don't belong in tiny vases or in a cold, dark room. They should be kept in warm and filtered water with space to stretch their fins and swim around.
Neolamprologus multifasciatus is a unique freshwater fish and is one of the smallest species of cichlid that can be kept in an aquarium. What makes these fish incredibly unique is their behavior. Multis are a shell dweller cichlid species normally found in Lake Tanganyika
Let's be honest, there are countless fish that are available in this hobby, and it can get overwhelming deciding which to purchase. I have the hardest time choosing fish for my aquariums because I like different ones for different reasons.
Many fish are considered tropical and need warm water to be successful in an aquarium. Others are more tolerant of both warm and cooler water
Fish compatibility is a topic that always comes up in this hobby. Choosing what fish to keep together can be challenging, but part of being successful in keeping fish is learning which fish species will do well together. This article…
The Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri) are beautiful red, blue, and gray freshwater fish that have “threadlike” dorsal and anal fins protruding out of their bodies. They’re a fish species I feel are often overlooked in this hobby. Threadfins are loose…
Freshwater aquariums are probably the first things you dip your toes into when entering this hobby. Researching and learning about the many fish out there can be quite intimidating. This article will hopefully help cut down on the search by…
Finding the best tank mates for your aquarium can be a challenge. Not all fish get along well, some get incredibly large, and some are downright aggressive. This list contains what I believe are some of the worst fish that…
Neon Tetras are some of the most iconic fish in this hobby. Anyone who has walked into a pet store can probably identify that familiar red and blue coloration. Many people choose Neon Tetras because they are commonly found in…
There are countless fish species available in this hobby. Many new hobbyists start with small aquariums and grow into larger ones as time progresses. It seems like nano tanks have an unlimited amount of peaceful fish that can occupy them.…
Odessa Barbs (Pethia padamya) are beautiful schooling fish with a striking combination of colors you don’t often see in fish. They are generally hardy and can be slightly aggressive towards other fish, similar to how Tiger Barbs behave. Females are…
White Cloud Mountain Minnows are beautiful and easy to care for freshwater fish. This species comes in three different variants which are, White Cloud Minnow, Gold White Cloud Minnow, and Longfin White Cloud Minnow. Each of these could be kept…
Red Phantom Tetra Facts Red Phantom Tetras, as the name suggests, are beautiful red fish with a black-tipped dorsal fin. They are freshwater schooling fish and great additions to many community aquariums. They look similar to other tetra species such…
Ember Tetras are beautiful red/orange freshwater fish that can be kept as a pet. They are perfect choices for nano fish tanks due to their small size. They’re peaceful schooling fish that greatly add to most community aquariums. This fish…
Red Honey Gourami is a beautiful freshwater fish that is found with red/orange colorations. Their color makes them pop in most aquariums, which makes them great centerpiece fish for smaller aquariums. The Red Honey Gourami size at adulthood will be…
The Red Irian Rainbow is a gorgeous freshwater fish with red, orange, gold, and silver colorations throughout its body. Males will have more pronounced colorations when females are present and will dull in color when no females are in the…
Freshwater fish come in many different colors, shapes, and temperaments. There is a red freshwater fish to fill every niche in this hobby whether you want to fill a planted community tank or a large aggressive predatory aquarium. This guide…
Walking through the aisles looking at the countless fish available can be quite overwhelming, especially for new fish keepers. There are a lot of fish to choose from and This guide is a general list of freshwater fish that I…
Freshwater fish come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. From red to green, blue to yellow, there is an assortment available for every person’s style. This list contains blue freshwater fish that can be kept in an aquarium.…
