Fish Profiles

Detailed species profile       Family: Notopteridae Species: Xenomystus nigri Common Name: African Knifefish Size: Up to 12 inches (30cm) Min Tank Size: 55 gallon. Habitat: Africa: Widely distributed in the Nile, Chad, Niger, Ogowe and Congo river basins. Diet: Carnivore, Live foods, such as small fish,...

    Dermogenys pusilla   Overview: Some say this is a nervous fish others that it is a good community fish. They tend to stay near the surface and can jump out of the aquarium if...

          Apteronotus albifrons   Overview: One of the most stunning and odd looking fish we can keep. The black ghost is sure to create a conversation. If you can meet its needs they can live...

Detailed species profile         Family: CYPRINIDAE Species: Microdevario (Microrasbora) kubotai Common Name: Neon Green Kubotai. Size: Typically 3/4” (1.9cm) Habitat: ASIA: Sporadically distributed in Thailand. Min Tank Size: 5 gallons for a school. Diet: Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food sized to fit the fish. Behavior: Peaceful and...

Detailed species profile       Family: Balitoridae Species: Homaloptera zollingeri Common Name: Black lizard loach, Lizard fish Size: Up to 4 inches (10cm). Habitat: Southeast Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia. Min Tank Size: 30 gallon. Diet: Omnivorous, Brine Shrimp, Algae and...

      Photo courtesy of Aqualand pets plus  Are you a fan of BIG fish? Got a BIG tank to put 'em in? Well how about the Peacock Bass. Since captive adults can easily exceed...

Detailed species profile       Family: Osphronemidae Species: Betta splendens Common Name: Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish. Size: Up to 2½ inches (6.5 cm) Habitat: SOUTH ASIA: Sluggish waters in Thailand. Min Tank Size: 5 gallon for a single specimen. Note: Bettas are sold in small cups at...

Detailed species profile       Family: CICHLIDAE Species: Aulonocara saulosi Common Name: Green Face Peacock Size: 3.5" to 4.3"(9 -11cm ) Habitat: AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the eastern shore south of Mozambique border near Masinje. Min Tank Size: 55 gallon or larger. Diet: Carnivore,...

Quick Care Sheets Detailed profiles   Overview: They are in the largest order of fresh-water fish, with over 2000 species. The Barbs and Danios are popular schooling fish for the community aquarium. Most come from...

This profile was written by Chris an active contributor to the site.             Horabagrus brachysoma   Overview: The Sun catfish is considered very hardy and adaptable due to their wide range of suitable water conditions, such...