Check out this comprehensive guide full of professional tips for intermediate and advanced aquarists looking to add the freshwater oddball, Erpetoichthys calabaricus, to their community or niche-specific aquarium.
Fish Keeping Guides
Here you’ll find a collection of comprehensive guides focusing on the care aspect of fishkeeping. Learn how to look after any particular species of pet fish while informing yourself about their key characteristics. Also, learn which fish can get along with each other in the same tank.
Half-Banded Spiny Eel (Macrognathus circumcinctus): Social, Striped, and Escape-Savvy Oddball
Meet the Half-Banded Spiny Eel, a quirky, social oddball with striped charm and a knack for slipping out of tanks. In this article we share how to care for this freshwater fish with tips on habitat setup, feeding, and more.
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Halfmoon Plakat Betta (Betta splendens): Compact Elegance with a Striking Tail
Halfmoon Plakat is a short-finned Betta with the colorful scales and dramatic 180-degree tail spread of the Halfmoon variety but a smaller 2.5 inches body and an athletic build which requires specialized maintenance and care, all of which are shared in this article.
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Peacock Eel (Macrognathus siamensis): Graceful and Peaceful Diver for Community Aquariums
Come learn how to distinguish between Peacock Eels and other spiny eel species using their physical appearance and characteristics. This guide also shares a complete care guide to maintain this eel throughout its ~8 year lifespan.
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Bichirs (Polypterus spp.): Ancient Prehistoric Fish for Enthusiasts
Discover bichirs, a prehistoric freshwater fish with lungs, striking armor, and unique personalities. Come learn how to care for them in this full bichir care guide.
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Alien Betta Fish (Betta splendens): A Metallic Showpiece With Mysterious Origins
The Alien Betta Fish is a stunning hybrid with metallic colors and a bold personality. In this complete guide we share care tips, tank setup, feeding, and much more!
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Crowntail Betta Fish (Betta splendens): The Spiky Showstopper With Bold Personality and Flaring Fins
In this guide we share how to distinguish between the Crowntail Betta species and other variants to ensure you provide the best possible care, tank setup, feeding, and much more for this species!
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Yellowtail Spiny Eel (Macrognathus pancalus): A Small but Striking Beginner-Friendly Eel
Your one-stop guide to Yellowtail spiny eel maintenance in a medium-sized community aquarium. This overview includes easy identification tips and unique dimorphism features.
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Plakat Betta Fish (Betta splendens): Short-Finned Strength, Personality, and Care
This guide shares details on caring for the Plakat Betta fish species, a small but active and interesting pet for your nano aquarium, including breeding tips for selective traits, tank setup, feeding, and much more!
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Chinese High-Fin Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus): A Freshwater Giant with Striking Juvenile Patterns
The Chinese High-Fin Banded Shark requires special care practices at different stages of its life. This guide covers every care aspect of keeping these fish beautiful fish in large home aquariums or ponds.
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