African Knifefish, Xenomystes nigri – Care & Stats
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,...
Halfbeak fish, Dermogenys pusilla Profile – Care, Maintenance & Breeding
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...
Black Ghost Knife Fish, Apteronotus albifrons Profile – Care, Maintenance & Breeding
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...
Neon Green Kubotai,Microdevario (Microrasbora) kubotai – Care & Stats
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...
Homaloptera zollingeri,the Black lizard loach, Lizard fish – Care & Stats
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...
Care sheet and information on Cichla Temensis – Peacock Bass
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...
Siamese Fighting Fish or Betta splendens – Care & Stats
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...
Green Face Peacock,Aulonocara saulosi – Care & Stats
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,...
The Barbs, Danios and Rasboras
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...
Horabagrus brachysoma the Sun catfish Profile – Care, Maintenance & Breeding
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...