The Kenyi Cichlid (Maylandia lombardoi) is a popular fish in the aquarium trade, where it’s often found under a variety of names, including kenyi mbuna, kennyi mbuna, and lombardoi mbuna. It’s also sometimes classified under the genus Metriaclima, due to an ongoing dispute over the naming. This species is highly sexually dimorphic, and the mature males take on a bright … [Read more...] about The Complete Kenyi Cichlid Care Guide (Maylandia lombardo)
Tropical Fish
The Complete Glass Catfish Care Guide (Kryptopterus vitreolus)
The glass catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus), also known as the ghost catfish, or the phantom catfish, is a unique species of small catfish native to Asia. As the name implies, these catfish have a body that is transparent, with their skeletons and internal organs clearly visible. The only time their body will become translucent – turning a milky white color - is during serious … [Read more...] about The Complete Glass Catfish Care Guide (Kryptopterus vitreolus)
The Complete Rainbow Shark Care Guide (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
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 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)
The Complete Guppy Care Guide
The guppy (Poecilia reticulate) is easily one of the most recognizable fish in the world, and sometimes it seems like everyone has kept these fish at some point in their lives. And it’s easy to see why these fish are so popular. Not only are they peaceful, but the males are available in a staggering array of eye-catching colours and tail fin variations. Originally described … [Read more...] about The Complete Guppy Care Guide