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.
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Announcements
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Fish Profiles: Hillstream Tiger Loach

Fish Profiles: Hillstream Tiger Loach

Algae
If you’re interested in keeping Hillstream Loach as a pet, it’s recommended to have a minimum tank size of 100 litres that is well oxygenated with a high flow rate - supplement with dissolved oxygen tablets if needed.
Will a Clown Loach control my Aquarium Snail problem?

Will a Clown Loach control my Aquarium Snail problem?

Bottom Feeders
Clown Loach, as well as many other species in the same family, are often marketed as 'snail eaters' or 'pest snail control' for aquariums, but is this fair, and is this wise?
Catfish Love Caves

Catfish Love Caves

Bottom Feeders
There are plenty of plastic or resin ornaments available for aquariums that mimic caves, or are purpose-built caves. Anything with holes that are smooth and fish-friendly will do the job.
Did you know? Glass Catfish

Did you know? Glass Catfish

Catfish
In our regular blog feature "Did you know?" we explore brief but fascinating facts about various fish species. In this blog we look at the Glass Catfish.
Classifying Fishes: Order Siluriformes

Classifying Fishes: Order Siluriformes

Bottom Feeders
The order Siluriformes contains the numerous families of catfish, including species like aquarium-dwelling plecostomus and corydoras, to large-growing redtail catfish and river-dwelling Mekong Giant catfish.
Will Albino Corys clean my tank?

Will Albino Corys clean my tank?

Bottom Feeders
Corydoras are small catfish which is quite happy on its own but even happier in a group of corydoras, and will shoal in nu
Are Albino Corys a shoaling fish?

Are Albino Corys a shoaling fish?

Bottom Feeders
The Albino Corydoras catfish is a very peaceful bottom-feeding schooling fish that is compatible with most popular peaceful community aquarium fish species.