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Black Emperor Tetras

Yes Virginia, there is such a thing as Black Emperor Tetras. There is also a lot of debate on whether…

The Golden Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi)

This article should be titled "The Fish That Never Was."  This is a very interesting story. First, let me describe…

Azoo Palm Aquariums

What another wonderful little death trap for bettas. And the only thing the azoo website has to say is this:…

Spawning Rummynose Tetras

I bought my Rummynose Tetras in the summer; they were said to have been bred here in Ontario. The price…

The Bruin Skreeuber (Synodontis zambezensis)

In the summer of 2003 several major aquatic wholesalers were given the opportunity to bring into the U.K. a large…

The Clown Squeaker (Synodontis decorus)

Common Names - Clown squeaker, Clown catfish, Clown Synodontis, Décor-Synodontis, Decorated Synodontis, Barredtailed squeaker. Scientific Name - Synodontis decorus. Also…

Teeny Weeny Algae Eaters

The Otocinclus genus are currently classified with the large family of Loricariidae, the sucker-mouthed catfishes. This genus is made up…

Clarius – The Walking Catfish

Background The catfish family Clariidae comprises members of the genus Chanallabes, Clarias, Heterobranchus, Gymnallabes and Heteropneustes. All these fish have…

Pseudosphromenus dayi (Spike-Tailed Gourami)

The Pseudosphromenus dayi is a very interesting fish that comes from Southeast Asia. It is stated that the natural habitat…

The Leopard Bushfish (Ctenopoma acutirostre)

Common Names - Leopard Bushfish, Spotted Climbing Perch, Congo Leaf Fish, Purple Bushfish. Scientific Name - Ctenopoma acutirostre Description These…