Fish Profiles: Frontosa Cichlid

Fish Profiles: Frontosa Cichlid

Cichlids
The Frontosa cichlid is a carnivore and feeds mainly on shellfish and smaller fish. There are different types of Frontosa cichlids, such as the Red Frontosa cichlid and the Blue Zaire Frontosa.
Should I put my Fish Tank near a TV?

Should I put my Fish Tank near a TV?

Algae
Placing a fish tank near other electrical appliances is fraught with risk, particularly if it leaks onto them or near plugs - electricity and water do not mix. Siting your tank under a TV is probably not wise either.
What does the term Community Fish mean?

What does the term Community Fish mean?

Aquariums
The term community fish refers to a group of fish species that can coexist peacefully with other fish species in an aquarium. These fish are generally peaceful and do not display aggression towards other fish.
Fish Memory: Can Fish Recognise their Relatives?

Fish Memory: Can Fish Recognise their Relatives?

Cichlids
In this blog we will be exploring a little-known fish fact that you may not be aware of. Today, we explore fish memory, specifically whether they can actually recognise their relatives, and whether fish have the capacity to learn.
Fish Ears: How do Fish Hear?

Fish Ears: How do Fish Hear?

Coldwater Fish
Do fish have ears? Well, yes, but you can't see them. That's because a fish's ears are located inside its head, behind each eye.
Fish Memory: How Long Can Fish Remember Things?

Fish Memory: How Long Can Fish Remember Things?

Did you know?
Repeatable behavior and survival associated memory seems to stick but must be repeated, otherwise it is forgotten by fish after a period of time - but a time longer than 3 seconds!
Fish Profiles: Harlequin Rasbora

Fish Profiles: Harlequin Rasbora

Fish Profiles
One of the most common types of Rasbora you'll find in the shops are Rasbora heteromorpha, the harlequin rasbora, also referred to as the "red rasbora" or simply "the rasbora".
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 Perciformes

Classifying Fishes: Order Perciformes

Angelfish
The order Perciformes contains the cichlids and the anabantoids. The anabantoids contains all gourami's and Siamese fighting fish. Among the well-known members of this group are also perch and darters (Percidae), sea bass and groupers.
Classifying Fishes: Order Cyprinodontiformes

Classifying Fishes: Order Cyprinodontiformes

Cyprinodontiformes
The order Cyprinodontiformes contains the livebearers - fish that give birth to live fry rather than lay eggs, killifishes and a handful of other families.