Species Profile

Tiger Barbs are one of those fish that are instantly recognizable, even by non-fishkeepers. Tiger Barbs have long had a reputation for being mean, aggressive fish that can’t be trusted not to nip the fins of every other fish in the aquarium. In my experience of keeping Tiger Barbs for over 20 years, I haven’t […]

If there is one fish that is instantly recognizable, even by non-fishkeepers, it is probably the Neon Tetra. These little fish pack a real punch of color which stands out from the other side of the room. Neon Tetras were one of the first fish I ever kept, and they still occupy a couple of

The Blue Spotted Hill Trout is not seen in the hobby as often as it should be. This colorful character inhabits fast-flowing streams in its native Kerala, India. This species of fish is ideally suited to a species-only tank which is designed to simulate a fast-flowing stream. In this guide, we look at every aspect

At first glance, the Silver Tip Tetra is a fairly dull, grey fish. Nothing to get excited about. However, keep the Silver Tips in large enough numbers and its beauty becomes obvious. A school of Silver Tip Tetras measuring 30, 40, or 50 fish, moving back and forth across the aquarium looks simply stunning. I

The Bumblebee Goby is a truly stunning little fish whose name couldn’t be more appropriate. These tiny black and yellow fish herald from Indonesia and are becoming more and more popular in the fishkeeping hobby. I first started keeping Bumblebee Gobies a couple of years ago, and I haven’t regretted getting them. I keep a

If you are looking for a small, peaceful fish that will swim around your aquarium, looking stunning whilst not bothering anyone else, then the Pygmy Corydoras (also known as Corydoras Pygmaeus) could be the fish for you. Having kept these little beauties for a number of years, I wanted to take some time to share

The Leopard Bush Fish, which is also sometimes called the Leopard Climbing Bush Fish, is a truly stunning fish that originates from Central Africa. These fish are hardy, colorful, and look stunning in a well-planted aquarium. The Leopard Bush Fish is a great gateway fish to the world of ‘oddball’ fish keeping. I have been

The Buenos Aires Tetra isn’t kept as much in the hobby as it should be. This hardy, colorful fish is fairly undemanding and adapts well to a wide range of water parameters, making it an ideal fish for those who are new to the hobby. I first kept a group of Buenos Aires Tetras about