Author: Adriano Golob

Do you want to know which are the best fish to put in a small fish tank? So, read this post and ask all your questions! If we look much more closely, there are many small and impressive fish available for purchase at fish tank stores. However, most of the time, people tend to put them aside. For some time now, small fis tanks have become a craze among hobbyists of all skill levels. After all, they’re beautiful, very compact and fit into most people’s budgets. So, with that in mind, in this article I will share with you 10…

The Indian Yellowtail Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthurus) is a unique beauty species and does not usually get very large, but on the other hand it’s not a very resistant animal. The species is found in the Western Indian Ocean, which includes Mauritius Islands, Maldives (found in deeper waters here), Sri Lanka, and off the east India coast. It inhabits areas with abundant soft coral growth at depths ranging from 5 – 35 meters. Interestingly, that fish inhabit shallower waters are usually seen alone, while those found in deeper waters are seen in pairs. Regarding the colors, the adult fish has a…

The Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) is one of the most beautiful cold-water species to breed in very large lakes or fish tanks. These animals are native to North America, inhabiting regions ranging from New Brunswick in Canada to the state of South Carolina State in the United States. Like other members of the Centrarchidae family, the Pumpkinseed Sunfish inhabits cold waters and usually stays at depths ranging between 1 and 2 meters in areas with a lot of vegetation. The species is quite stocky and long laterally. Its lateral colors vary from yellow to olive green with several copper or gold…

The Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a close relative of the Neon Tetra and the Cardinal Tetra. Unlike it’s relatives, this species exclusively inhabits rivers of black and warm water, with slow flow and dense riparian vegetation. In addition, these places have a sandy substrate covered with branches, trunks and submerged roots. Although this fish has similar ranges and water parameters to P. axelrodi, the two are not found together as the Green Neon Tetra prefers warmer waters. Reaching a maximum size of 0,8 inches in length, the Green Neon Tetra is considered the smallest member of the characid…

The Neon Blue Rasbora (Sundadanio axelrodi) is a very peaceful, active and beautiful looking small schooling fish. The species is ideal to compose planted tanks, but it needs specific parameters and great water quality so that it can thrive and, therefore, it’s not a recommended fish for beginner hobbysts. In the wild, the Neon Blue Rasbora is found on the Bangka, Sumatra and Borneo islands. This fish usually inhabits streams with dark waters, usually associated with ancient swamps. The water in these places has a brown color due to the release of tannins and other chemicals from the organic matter…

The Red-Tailed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) is a very beautiful species and widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific seas. In the wild, these fish live in somewhat shallower waters between about 3 and 15 meters deep. You can often find them inhabiting coral reefs along the upper edges of slopes. This species of butterflyfish has a considerable size, with adults reaching up to seven inches in length. Also, the colors of this animal is something incredible to behold. It has a brown body intertwined with a pattern of golden orange spots and a vertical white stripe running down its head. But its…

The Panda Garra (Garra flavatra) is an attractive, active and quite fun fish to have in a freshwater tank. Due to its interesting behavior and beautiful colors, the species is easy to recognize and has become a favorite of many hobbyts around the world. These fish are endemic to the Arakan and Rakhine Yoma mountain ranges in Rakhine State, western Myanmar, Asia. They inhabit very shallow, slow-flowing streams with low vegetation and rich in oxygen, as well as small natural pools with mixed substrates formed by gravel, pebbles and rocks. The Panda Garra color pattern can vary greatly, with some…

The African Moon Tetra (Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus) is a little-known but easy-to-care fish that can grow to a considerable size. The species, ideal for community tanks and very peaceful, usually lives well when kept in groups in large spaces. In the wild, the African Moon Tetra can be found in the Sangha River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in Pool Malebo and the Lomami River, an important affluent of the Congo River. The species is also seen in some Cameroon areas , where they inhabit slow moving waters covered by dense vegetation. These fish have large bodies…

In this article, learn about what is the Bubble Algae and the easiest ways to remove them from your marine fish tank. The Bubble Algae, as the famous Ventricaria ventricosa is also known, is found in mangrove roots and attached to live rocks in marine fish tanks. This type of algae can become a nuisance in tanks with coral reefs, where it tends to spread very quickly. In this article, you will find out what Bubble Algae are and also how you can remove this type of harmful algae from the marine fish tank in your home. What are the…

The Redline Apistogramma (Apistogramma hongsloi) is known to be a very peaceful dwarf cichlid and suitable for community tanks, although it stands out even for its ability to live in small environments and in the company of others of its species. In nature, they are found in the Vichada and Meta rivers basinsin Colombia, as well as the Orinoco river basin in Venezuela. The species inhabits dark, slow-flowing waters, where in the substrate there is usually a lot of decomposing organic matter, in addition to submerged trunks and roots. The Redline Apistogramma has a torpedo-shaped body and is quite thin…