The question of what fish eat cannot be answered with one specific and generic fish food, as many fish stores will have you believe. Fish eat a wide variety of things; however their specific diet depends on their natural environment, the eco-system in which they live and a host of [Continue reading …]
You may have heard that keeping saltwater fish is more difficult than keeping freshwater fish. Generally freshwater fish are hardier than saltwater fish; however there are a number of saltwater fish that are quite hardy. Whilst there are plenty of popular saltwater species, this article only features fish which are [Continue reading …]
The redtail catfish is a very fast growing, extremely large freshwater fish. It is one of the most attractive members of the catfish family. In the wild it inhabits large rivers, streams and lakes and is native to the Amazon and large waters throughout South America. It is highly unsuitable [Continue reading …]
The Damselfish belong to the Pomacentridae family, of which there is over 250 species. Whilst the majority of these Damselfish species are found in saltwater, certain species can survive in brackish waters. The Damselfish are renowned for their bright colors, hardiness and ease to keep. It’s important to mention that [Continue reading …]
Batfish are a genus of saltwater fish, scientifically known as Platax. They belong to the Ephippidae family and there are five recognized species of Batfish. One of the most remarkable and sought after species is the Pinnatus Batfish, also known as the Firebird Fish. With a solid black body and [Continue reading …]
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