Category Archives: Freshwater Fish

Where should you buy aquarium fish? Well, it just depends. I’ve seen this topic heavily debated on social and in forums online. Buying Aquarium Fish: A Little Backstory Over the years, since 2016 to be exact, I’ve bought countless fish and several blue crayfish for my aquariums. And, I’ve purchased these fish from a variety […]

In this blog, I’ll discuss a favorite of mine and what seems to be a favorite for many other aquarists, blue fish for aquariums. Below, we will look at eight amazing types of blue fish that can really make your tank entertaining and pop. Okay, so one on this list isn’t exactly a fish, but […]

In this blog, I’m going to tell you how to catch fish in an aquarium. Yes, believe it or not, there’s a bit of a technique to it. Some might even say it’s an art. If you follow these simple steps, you can be catching fish like the dude at the local fish store. A […]

I’ve kept pea puffers in a couple of different tanks. And, these guys have taught me a thing or two. In this blog, I’m going to talk about setting up a pea puffer tank and share my personal advice about keeping this crazy and unique little fish. The Pea Puffer Tank: The Size Pea puffers […]

In this blog, we’ll look at fish for a 20-gallon tank. The different and beautiful fish on this list can be perfect for keeping in a 20-gallon home aquarium. Let’s get started. Table of Contents: Fish for a 20-Gallon Tank: Size Matters How Many Fish Can You Keep in a 20-Gallon Tank? Types of Fish […]

This blog will explore the freshwater stingray, including its origin, care, temperament, and everything else you need to know to keep this amazing animal in your aquarium. Origins This fish is a member of the superorder Batoidea, making them relatives of saltwater rays, as well as sawfish and sharks. All of these share a flexible […]

In this blog, I’m going to discuss hatchetfish. I’ll discuss their origin, care, and hopefully, help you determine if they might be a good selection for your fish tank. Let’s take a look. Hatchetfish: My First Freshwater Fish As it turns out, a hatchetfish was one of my very first aquarium fish. The reason why […]

In this blog, I’m going to talk about the golden gar also known as the Xanthic gar. This is a fish that is a very rare and beautiful fish. Where are Golden Gar Found? Out of the seven types of gar species, five of them are native to the United States. These prehistoric fish are […]

In this blog, I’ll discuss red Texas cichlids, a very unique and beautiful fish. This guide will detail everything you need to know about the fish, including basic facts, breeding challenges, and care. Let’s take a look. About Red Texas Cichlids Red Texas cichlids are intergeneric Hybrids that are bred from green Texas male cichlids […]

In this blog, I’ll discuss pea puffers, also known as the Malabar puffer fish. This is a very unique fish for freshwater tanks. And actually, it’s one of my favorites, primarily because it’s just so different. I mean, it’s a one-inch fish that has the potential to inflate, hover up and down like a helicopter […]