Fish Profiles: Reed Fish

Fish Profiles: Reed Fish

Blackwater
Caution will need to be taken with Reedfish as they are prolific escapers. Any gaps in the lid or openings in the fish tank are likely to be used as an escape route for your reed fish, so they will need to be covered or you may return home to find it wandering the house like a snake
What is a Blackwater Aquarium?

What is a Blackwater Aquarium?

Aquariums
While many brackish aquariums do give the appearance of a blackwater habitat, the phrase 'blackwater' simply refers to a type of freshwater aquarium that is characterized by its tinted, tea-colored water.
Fish Profiles: Three-Spined Stickleback

Fish Profiles: Three-Spined Stickleback

Brackish
Sticklebacks are highly adaptable to water conditions and can inhabit freshwater, brackish and marine environments and will feed on a wide range of insects, insect larvae, crustaceans and even small fry.
Can Bumblebee Gobies live in Freshwater conditions?

Can Bumblebee Gobies live in Freshwater conditions?

Bottom Feeders
The bumblebee goby, Brachygobius doriae, is a species that frequently appears nowadays in both brackish and freshwater aquaria.
How many Bumblebee Gobies should be kept together?

How many Bumblebee Gobies should be kept together?

Bottom Feeders
Bumblebee Gobies can be territorial and aggressive towards each other in small numbers, so keeping a moderately large-sized group of 6-8 or more will dilute the behaviour.
Are Bumblebee Gobies fin nippers?

Are Bumblebee Gobies fin nippers?

Bottom Feeders
The Bumblebee Goby is a great addition to a brackish water aquarium. They will need special care so research be needed before purchasing.
OATA Care Guide: Brackish Monos, Scats, Archers & Puffers

OATA Care Guide: Brackish Monos, Scats, Archers & Puffers

Brackish

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. In the wild, the Scats, puffers and Archerfish can be found inhabiting Brackish waters of the Indo-Pacific regions.