Introduction Brackish water habitats boast a vast array of fish that cannot be found in freshwater or saltwater. Unfortunately, these fish are seen less often in aquariums because brackish water setups are rare. This is a shame because many brackish water species are beautiful and fascinating, but don’t get the [Continue reading …]
Introduction Invertebrates are a common sight in saltwater aquariums nowadays, especially reef tanks that are full of corals. Shrimps are often overlooked when filling a tank with creatures because there are so many brightly colored fish to choose from. But sometimes shrimp can be strikingly attractive too. The Coral Banded [Continue reading …]
Introduction Colorful fish get a lot of attention in the aquarium industry. We are naturally drawn to vibrant species with interesting designs. This is why Rainbowfish are so popular when there are so many species to choose from. Boesemani Rainbowfish is an excellent example. They possess a simple yet attractive [Continue reading …]
Introduction When you hear the terms “freshwater shark” and “home aquarium” used together, your brain might get a little twisted. But the reality is that aside from the 290-pound Bull Shark, freshwater sharks are not true sharks; they are large fish that have a shark-like appearance. Usually, freshwater sharks are [Continue reading …]
Introduction You might think that the name “Livebearers” is an odd one, but if you think about it, the name is appropriate. Livebearer refers to aquarium fish that carry their eggs inside the body, giving birth to live, free-swimming fry. Even though only about one percent of all fish are [Continue reading …]
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