The African Butterflyfish does remain relatively small, but caution needs to be exercised, as this fish will swallow anything it can fit into its mouth. Provide an aquarium of at least 30 gallons with plenty of plants that reach near the surface that this fish can use for cover. These fish can jump out […]

The Archer Fish is also known as the Banded Archer Fish and comes from small rivers and streams across Asia. It has a triangular shaped body that is primarily silver in color. Many elongated spots adorn the side of these fish, as well as black and yellow markings on the dorsal and anal fins.
These […]

Unlike other gobies, eleotrids do not have fused pelvic fins forming a suction disk.
Family: Eleotridae
Species: Hypseleotris compressus
Compatibility:
Tank Conditions:
Size: 6 in (15 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivorous

The coloration of this fish is highly variable, as it changes to suit its environment (an alternative popular name is the Dwarf Chamaleon Fish). The basic color is brown, which changes to a red and blue speckled pattern on a contented specimen. Females are less brightly colored especially at breeding times, when male colors […]

HABITAT: Parental species originate in Central America.
Family: Goodeidae
Species: Skiffia francesae x multipunctatus
Compatibility: Livebearers, Tetras, Danios, Rasboras, Rainbowfish, Loaches, Plecos, and Scavenger Catfish.
Tank Conditions: 72ºF to 82ºF (20-24°C); pH 6.5 to 7.5
Size: 2 in (5 cm)
Temperament: Schooling
Diet: Omnivorous

The ideal aquarium is at least 30 gallons with many plants (either real or plastic), rocks with plenty of hiding places, gravel or sand is acceptable for a substrate. The Bitterlings will spawn into the mantle of a freshwater clam, where they will incubate. Provide a number of Bitterlings in the same aquarium to […]

Females can produce 40 to 50 young after 8 weeks gestation.
Family: Goodeidae
Species: Ameca Splendens
Compatibility:
Tank Conditions: 72ºF to 82ºF (20-24°C); pH 6.5 to 7.5
Size: 3 1/2 in (9 cm)
Temperament: Aggressive
Diet: Omnivorous

This species swims using an undulating wave movement of the anal fin. Nocturnal by nature, it can navigate in total darkness. Keep it with larger fishes or alone.
Family: Notopteridae
Species: Notopterus chitala
Compatibility:
Tank Conditions: 72-82°F; pH 6.0-7.5; dH 4-10
Size: 2 feet (60 cm)
Temperament: Aggressive
Diet: Carnivorous

The ideal aquarium is at least 30 gallons with many plants (either real or plastic), rocks with plenty of hiding places, gravel or sand is acceptable for a substrate. The Bitterlings will spawn into the mantle of a freshwater clam, where they will incubate. Provide a number of Bitterlings in the same aquarium to […]

The Tank-Raised Emperor Red Snapper, also known as the Sebae Snapper, is vividly marked as a juvenile, with bold red to black stripes on a white body. It is an extremely fast-growing fish, and with age, the striping begins to fade until the fish is an overall reddish-pink color. A 180-gallon or larger aquarium […]

The coloration of pencilfishes changes into blotchy patterns at night. Displaying great color when well taken care of, the male is an absolute stunner during spawning season. A planted aquarium with subtle lighting will give you the best opportunity for viewing this fish.
Once the Golden goes into the mating routine, you will be amazed […]

The ideal aquarium is at least 30 gallons with many plants (either real or plastic), rocks with plenty of hiding places, gravel or sand is acceptable for a substrate. The Bitterlings will spawn into the mantle of a freshwater clam, where they will incubate. Provide a number of Bitterlings in the same aquarium to […]

A carnivore, which is unlikely to accept anything other than live foods. The female is larger and deeper bodied. The male guards the eggs, which are laid on leaves or other flat surfaces. Eggs hatch after 4 days. The fry may be cannibalistic. The South American leaf fish requires a large heavily planted tank […]

The Lipstick Leporinus may eat tender plants. An avid jumper, this fish will require a hood on the aquarium. Although the Lipstick Leporinus may be somewhat aggressive towards its own species, they are usually quite peaceful with other species, though it may nip fins.
Unfortunately, the breeding habits of the Lipstick Leporinus have not been […]

The group of fish known as gars is a small and primitive family of fishes represented in North Carolina by only one of the five North American species, the longnose gar. The roe is poisonous to warm-blooded animals. The fish’s armor-like scales make the gar safe from most predators. The gar is an ambushes […]

This species swims and rests head down in the typical manner of the family anostomidae. A diet with a high vegetable content is recommended.
Be careful the Marbled Headstander will devour aquarium plants. It may also be slightly intolerant of its own kind. HABITAT: South America
Family: Anostomidae
Species: Abramites hypselonotus
Compatibility:
Tank Conditions: 73 […]

The Metynnis should be kept in a tank that is 40 gallons minimum, with densely planted groupings with soft, slightly acidic water prefered . They require plenty of open swimming space. They will accept most foods, but diet should be mainly vegetable matter. Breeding Eggs are layed amongst clumps of plants. HABITAT: South America
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