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

Fantasy Fish AI: A Day in the Life of Cherry Shrimp

Fantasy Fish AI: A Day in the Life of Cherry Shrimp

Algae

In this regular blog we ask an AI image creator to produce images or videos of the 'fantasy fish' we would like to keep if we could find or create them. 

This time around we asked AI to "show me cherry shrimp pottering around in an aquarium at sunrise Studio Ghibli style" and this is what we got.

How to Feed your Fish while on Holiday

How to Feed your Fish while on Holiday

Aquarium Maintenance

When placed in the aquarium, the holiday block gradually dissolves, releasing food particles (typically small pellets) into the water over a set period, typically ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks. If you're planning to use a holiday block or an automated feeder it's a good idea to test it in advance to ensure it suits your aquarium's needs.

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.

Vintage Fish House Videos | Long Fin Danios

Vintage Fish House Videos | Long Fin Danios

Aquariums

The longfin zebra danio is a captive-bred aquarium fish and has long, flowing fins and a long tail, about three times the length of the common zebra danio’s fins and tail. In the aquarium industry, zebra danios are found in a range of colors, with silvery-green, pink, blue, and purple bodies.

Fish Profiles | Bamboo Shrimp

Fish Profiles | Bamboo Shrimp

Algae

Atyopsis moluccensis, also known as the Bamboo shrimp, Wood Shrimp, Fan or Flower shrimp, is a freshwater shrimp native to southeast Asia. Due to their larger size when compared to cherry shrimp, they make a more suitable addition to community tanks.

Fish Profiles | Kissing Gourami

Fish Profiles | Kissing Gourami

Fish Profiles

Native to Southeast Asia, Kissing Gourami fish are popular in aquariums due to their unique look and behavior. They can grow up to 12 inches long and are generally peaceful, though they can get territorial with their own kind.

Fish Profiles | Lemon Tetra

Fish Profiles | Lemon Tetra

Characidae

The lemon tetra (scientific name: Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is a small freshwater fish that can add a delightful splash of color to any aquarium. Native to South America, they are often found in the narrow streams around the Tapajós River basin in Brazil.

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.

Fish Profiles | Sailfin Molly

Fish Profiles | Sailfin Molly

Brackish

Sailfin mollies are characterized by their large, fan-like dorsal fins, especially prominent in males. They come in various colors, including shades of black, silver, and gold. The males are usually more colorful than the females.