Species Spotlight

A Freshwater Peacock

A Freshwater Peacock

By Aquatropic Staff | October 27, 2025

One of the prettiest fish you'll see for a freshwater aquarium is also one of the fish that spawned the monster fish keeper m … Read more
Sir Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Sir Stigmatogobius sadanundio

By Aquatropic Staff | October 21, 2025

The Knight Goby goes by the scientific name, Stigmatogobius sadanundio. The Stigmatogobius part comes from a blend of Latin a … Read more
The Little Knifefish That Could

The Little Knifefish That Could

By Aquatropic Staff | October 8, 2025

Today's contestant on Tongue-Twisters of the Scientific Sort is Gymnorphamphichthys rondoni. Have fun with that one. That odd … Read more
The Devil In The Details

The Devil In The Details

By Aquatropic Staff | September 17, 2025

The Lava Devil Snail has an interesting name in that it is half understandable. The foot and shell are a mix of reddish brown … Read more