Fish Profiles | Shark Nose Goby

Fish Profiles | Shark Nose Goby

Bottom Feeders

Shark Nose Gobies eat small crustaceans and parasites in the wild. They will eat finely chopped seafood, frozen foods, and commercial marine omnivore preparations in aquaria, once or twice a day.

Fish Profiles | Butterfly Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Butterfly Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

Butterfly moor's are omnivorous. Feed them sinking and floating goldfish pellets flake and broken-up algae wafer. Will also happily eat bloodworm, brine shrimp and other meaty fresh food (frozen is fine).

Fish Profiles | Red Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Red Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

Red moor's make peaceful additions to community freshwater tanks with other goldfish or low-temperature tolerant tropical fish of a similar size. They are relatively easy to keep healthy if the tank is clean, well filtered, and they are fed a good diet. This makes them suitable for beginners.

Fish Profiles | Black Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Black Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

A fully grown moor goldfish usually reaches 15-20cm, around 6-8" inches in length. Care must be taken not to house with smaller fish that can fit in its mouth, when it reaches adult size - black moor goldfish will happily swallow small tetra or similar tankmates. 

Fish Profiles | Panda Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Panda Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

Panda moor goldfish have distinctive black and white colouring, like a panda, and are one of the rare varieties of the species. This colouration is simply a lack of black pigmentation on a black moor goldfish, and can sometimes display flecks of traditional goldfish orange.

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 | Samurai Gourami

Fish Profiles | Samurai Gourami

Brackish

Samurai gouramis are timid fish that prefer to hide close to the bottom of riverbeds. The fish often blend in with the decaying plant matter around them. In a tank, these fish will behave in similar ways and will need lots of foliage to hide in

What are Barnacles?

What are Barnacles?

Around our Shores

Barnacles are essential for ocean ecosystems as they provide habitat for smaller marine life and help with water filtration. However, they can also be a nuisance for sailors due to their tendency to encrust boats and reduce their efficiency by increasing drag. 

Vintage Fish House Videos | Pearlscale Goldfish

Vintage Fish House Videos | Pearlscale Goldfish

Aquariums

These goldfish are hardy and peaceful, making them a great choice for aquariums. However, due to their delicate scales and unique shape, they require specific care. They prefer a well-maintained tank with stable water conditions and a balanced diet of high-quality fish food, including pellets and occasional treats like vegetables or live food.