The rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) is a small freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. But despite its name, it’s not actually a shark and belongs to the Actinopterygii family (ray-finned fishes). While these fish are popular in the aquarium hobby, they are not suited for a beginner and should only be kept by an experienced fishkeeper. While these fish are often … [Read more...] about The Complete Rainbow Shark Care Guide (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
The Top 3 Algae Eaters for Your Aquarium
There are few things more frustrating to a fishkeeper than dealing with algae. Even if you follow all the rules – no natural light, don’t overfeed your fish, and don’t overstock your aquarium – you’ll still often find yourself fighting algae blooms. And no one enjoys spending hours laboriously scraping algae off of aquarium glass and decorations. But the good news is that … [Read more...] about The Top 3 Algae Eaters for Your Aquarium
The 7 Best Convict Cichlid Tank Mates
Convict cichlids occupy a strange niche between peaceful and aggressive fish. If a convict cichlid is placed with any species of non-aggressive fish, they will bully them relentlessly and may even kill them. But if a convict cichlid is placed with an aggressive fish, the convict will likely be harassed and may spend all its time in hiding. This leaves fishkeepers with a … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Convict Cichlid Tank Mates
How to Keep Your Aquarium Crystal Clear
If you’ve ever seen a picture online of an immaculate aquarium, you’ve probably wondered how someone can possibly keep their fish tank so spotless. But there is no secret to keeping an aquarium sparkling clean, and if you follow the steps in this article, your aquarium should start to improve almost immediately. And don’t feel discouraged if your aquarium is already … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Aquarium Crystal Clear
The Complete Upside-Down Catfish Care Guide (Synodontis nigriventris)
The upside-down catfish (Synodontis nigriventris) is a small catfish with the unique habit of swimming and resting upside-down. These fish spend upwards of 90% of their time in the inverted position and have a reverse colour scheme to most fish – with their belly being darker than the dorsal area. This is to help them camouflage from predators as their belly is exposed to the … [Read more...] about The Complete Upside-Down Catfish Care Guide (Synodontis nigriventris)