Freshwater Fish

Tiger Oscars are members of the Cichlid family. They are fresh-water fish coming from the Amazon and can become fairly large in size, often reaching up to 16 inches long at adulthood. Tiger...

Arowana fish is a large freshwater fish that is very popular with many fish lovers. These fishes are usually from Southeast Asia and South America. In Asian countries, it is considered a symbol...

According to the Office of Science at the Department of Energy, "Approximately 2 percent of all 21,000 species of fish actually move from fresh water to salt water or from salt to fresh at some...

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There are many types of freshwater tropical fish. Each has its own unique characteristics, eating habits, and of living conditions. Whether you are interested in starting a freshwater aquarium...

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A yabby is a type of freshwater crayfish found in parts of Australia, including Victoria and New South Wales. Yabbies are able to live in harsh conditions for a number of years, and they are food...

Having a fish aquarium is like having a whole other world in your living room. The beauty of the colors and fish seem to amaze people of all ages. Every since I was a little girl the mystery of...

Out of the trillions of fish in the earth's waters today, minnows are a diverse and dynamic group of fish. They are found in all of the United States' rivers, streams and most lakes. They have a...

Blue Ram Cichlids (Apistogramma Ramarezi) is a Cichlid family. The fish come from Colombia and Venezuela The shape is similar with most cichlids with oval shape body. Blue ram has beautiful blue...

Guppies rank with the common goldfish as one of the most well known and widely kept aquarium fish. They are often given the name "Millions Fish" because of their ability to breed rapidly.

Black Ghost Fish (Apteronotous albifrons) is a strange and unique pet fish. This Black Fish come from Amazon River, Rio Paraguay, Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana, South America. This fish...

Flowerhorn or Lou Han is a hybrid Childs. The Breeder hybridizes various cichlids such as Midas Cichlids, Convict Cichlids, etc so they get the beautiful fish Lou Han has various color like red,...

Tiger barbs are common and popular freshwater aquarium fish prized for their beauty and liveliness. Follow these requirements to set up a happy aquarium environment for them.

Easy to raise, red claw lobsters pose a unique opportunity for anyone with the desire to nurture something unusual. Red claw lobsters, also known as crayfish, are a fresh water crustacean that...

Keeping a tropical fish tank can be a wonderful hobby. Happy in their home, the fish add a tranquil mood to your room and helps you relax by watching them. Whether you are thinking of taking a...

Freshwater Moray Eels are intriguing pets that make an excellent addition to bare tanks or tanks with larger, aggressive fish. With a little research and patience, taking care of these eels can be...

The common plecostomus, or pleco, is a popular addition to home aquariums. Plecos are particularly popular with novice aquarists because they are hardy and peaceful, but can grow to a surprisingly...

Discus fish are freshwater fish most often found in the Amazon River Basin. They are popular aquarium fish and can range in price from $30 to more than $300. Raising baby discus fish can be...

Flowerhorn cichlids are beautiful freshwater fish that make great tank mates to other cichlid varieties. Getting them to spawn is easy and requires almost no work on your part--one flowerhorn...

Next to the guppy, the most popular aquarium fish for breeders and hobbyists is the swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri). Baby swordtails, known as fry, aren't hatched from eggs, but are born alive...

Fish are popular pets. Watching them can be soothing and beneficial to the body by lowering blood pressure and stress levels. They are, for the most part, low-maintenance pets that require little...

Discus fish are small, bright, tropical fish that are native to the Amazon rain forest. They are naturally carnivorous, but are excellent fish to keep in an aquarium. Discus fish can be very picky...

This article is on how to succesfully raise and care for a Freshwater Angelfish

It can be a lot of fun to teach a pet fish to do tricks. It also helps you bond with yor pet. Children of all ages will think it is fun to help train. It can be a activity that you do with your...

Do you want to learn how to make a fish hoop that you can use to train your fish to do tricks with? If so then this article will teach you how to do so. Check out my other article which will teach...

Discus are three species of freshwater cichlid fish from South America that are shaped very much like a discus in the Olympic sporting event. They've very popular in the aquarium hobby since they...

Do you have a fresh water aquarium? If you do then you might want to consider raising baby guppy fish to adults. It is fun to watch the fish grow into adults. Children enjoy watching you catch the...

It's a big decision to take on oscars (also called velvet cichlids), because they grow into such big fish, averaging a foot in length. When they become adults, they also become very cranky. No two...

To raise crawfish in an aquarium, one should know some basic aquatic rules. First and foremost, give the little guys some air. Just like fish, these creatures need bubbles in the tank with them at...

Cleaning your tank... one of the worst things your aquarium will ever make you do. But if you properly use a gravel vac, you can clean your tank very quickly.

Keeping fish is a relaxing activity that is easy and fun to do. They can also help put a little change in your pocket, as they breed profusely and can be sold to most local aquarium stores. Learn...

The Lemon Cichlid is also called Lemon Yellow Cichlid or Leleupi, "Neolamprologus leleupi," It is a fresh water fish that belongs to the family "cichlidae," and is native to southern Lake...

The electric blue cichlid (Sciaenochromis fryeri) belongs to the family cichildae. They are native to the ranges of Lake Malawi, Africa, and are categorized as Malawian cichlids. These fish are...

You need to acclimate new fish to your aquarium; failure to do so could lead to stress, illness and even the death of your fish, which can be caused by a sudden change in their environment....

Deciding to get fish is more than picking out interesting looking species. It's a hobby that requires special care. Fish can get sick and will need medical attention. You will have to be the one...

Pacu fish is great and horrible fish. Their face is similar with Piranha. The size of body is larger than Piranha. The jaws look as if strong steal. You could keep this fish at aquarium too. Some...

Ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus) are 100% freshwater shrimp. The young shrimp do go through a short larval period, but the entire process occurs in complete fresh water. If the setup is...

The fancy guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a small freshwater livebearer. To breed a thriving colony of guppies you will need to find at least one fertile male and one fertile female fancy guppy...

There are quite a few criteria to consider when breeding a fresh water fish. First you will need to select a breed, here breeding will concern the Labyrinth Fish. Fish breeding can pose as a...

Keeping a tank of freshwater fish can be a relaxing hobby. Just watching them swim from end to end can be very therapeutic and a great way to end a stressful day. But what happens if these fish...

Breeding the Neon Tetra, one of the most beautiful and common tropical aquarium fish, can be done right in your own tank. A small school of Neon Tetras can produce hundreds of eggs a week;...

Many people have aquariums in their homes, filled with goldfish. Often, they won't have a clue that they have fish of both genders in their aquariums until they see baby fish swimming around. It...

The rosy barb fish (Barbus Conchonius, Puntius conchonius) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is native to the waters of Southern India. This variety of barb fish is a long-established favorite...

The coolie loach (pangio kuhli) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Also called Kuhli loach or leopard loach, it is native to the waters of Southern Asia: Borneo, Java, Malaysia and Thailand. This...

The black lace angel (Pterophyllum scalare) is a variant of angel fish, and belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species is native to South America. The scientific name, Pterophyllum, is in fact...

Swordtails are the name given to may species of fish where the male has a tail similar to a sword. However, these popular pet fish seem to be able to change sex at will. The jury is still out on...

In this article you will learn the 5 steps it takes to breeding your Cichlid fish.

Mating in fish is called spawning. The huge family of fish collectively known as "cichlids" are egg layers. Unlike mammals, cichlid fish spawning goes on outside of the body. The male and female...

Oscars (also called velvet cichlids) can be hard fish to figure out, especially when their thoughts turn to mating. How can you tell if your Oscars are spawing or fighting?