Fish Profiles | Talking Catfish

Fish Profiles | Talking Catfish

Bottom Feeders

Talking Dora Catfish prefer a soft sandy substrate as they like to burrow in sand and soft river bottoms. They like to eat crustaceans such as river shrimp and half-shell clams, and will forage for organic debris. Do not keep with ornamental shrimp or snails, they will eat them! Being nocturnal, they will be more active at night.

Fish Profiles | Whiptail Catfish

Fish Profiles | Whiptail Catfish

Algae

These catfish originate from South American streams and thrive in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of hiding spots, such as driftwood, plants, and caves. They prefer dim lighting and gentle water movement. Their diet consists of algae wafers, catfish pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter like cucumber or kale.

Fish Profiles | Weather Loach

Fish Profiles | Weather Loach

Bottom Feeders

Weather loaches are peaceful and hardy, so make an ideal species for the aquarium. Weather loach are are easy to care for and will interact socially when kept in small groups.

Fish Profiles | Tiger Loach

Fish Profiles | Tiger Loach

Bottom Feeders

The Tiger Loach does well in a well-oxygenated, planted aquarium with most community fish. Do not keep with Cichlids or long finned fish as they are incompatible as the loach reaches mature size.

Black "Fish" Friday | Bristlenose Pleco

Black "Fish" Friday | Bristlenose Pleco

Announcements

Congratulations on finding the fifth of our limited-time-only BLACK FRIDAY deals! The Bristlenose Pleco is great for community tropical aquariums, they live peacfully with others and help to remove the fallen food at the bottom of the tank.

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?