Bandit Corydoras (Corydoras metae) are characterized by the prominent “black mask” over the eyes. The black markings of Bandit Corydoras extends from the dorsal fin to the top edge of the caudal fin. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Bandit […]
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Dwarf Corydoras (Corydoras hastatus) are one of the smallest Corydoras. They grow to 1.25 inches (3 cm) long. They are often confused with Pygmy Corydoras. The difference is that Pygmy Corydoras have a dark stripe that runs horizontally along the body while Dwarf Corydoras have a dark spot near the front of the caudal fin.
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Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) are one of the most widely available Corydoras in the aquarium trade. Albino Corydoras is a variation of the Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus). Albino Corydoras are characterized by their albino coloring and are one of the easiest Corydoras to breed. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central
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Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) are one of the most popular catfish in the aquarium trade. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Bronze Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean your aquarium. They are easy and hardy fish
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Are you setting up a new 20 Gallon Tank? Wondering how many fish can fit in your aquarium? The rule of thumb for determining aquarium stocking level is a gallon of water can hold one fish that is 1 inch long. That means, in a 20 gallon tank, you can have 20 one-inch fish. However, that
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Are you trying to decide the fish tank size needed for your goldfish? Want to know how many goldfish can fit in your aquarium? Goldfish are freshwater aquarium fish that can grow pretty big. Goldfish can grow up to 12 inches! Your goldfish will suffer if you overcrowd your aquarium with too many goldfish. In
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You don’t need to remove the fish when cleaning your aquarium. Removing fish from the aquarium is very stressful for your fish. Overtime, you will eventually kill your fish if you subject them to being transferred every time you clean your aquarium. Cleaning your aquarium is a simple process that does not require removing fish
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Wondering if your pet fish is happy? Want to know how to tell if your fish is healthy? For the novice fishkeeper, it is sometimes hard to tell if their fish is healthy because they may look like they are swimming happily but they are really suffering from an illness. Here are easy signs to
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Are you thinking of creating a community aquarium? Community fish are fish that can be kept in the same aquarium without causing issues with its tankmates. Often times, community aquariums are colorful, boasting a variety of fish, plants and decor. Community tanks are very rewarding if all your fish are cohabitating peacefully. However, it’s a
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Not all fish are suitable for beginners. There are many freshwater fish that should be avoided by beginners. Although commonly sold at pet stores, it’s a bad idea for beginners to take care of these fish. They require special conditions that makes it challenging for beginners to tackle. For example, some of these fish are
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