The Doctor Is In By Aquatropic Staff | July 8, 2022 The Doctorfish (Garra rufa) is from the family Cyprinidae, better known as carps & minnows. Doctorfish reach about five i … Read more
Wine Time! By Aquatropic Staff | June 30, 2022 The Winemilleri Eartheater (Geophagus winemilleri) is a member of the family Cichlidae, better known as just “cichlids”. The … Read more
The Actual Dwarf Petricola By Aquatropic Staff | June 23, 2022 The Dwarf Petricola Catfish, (Synodontis petricola) is a member of the family Mochokidae, which are also known as “squeakers” … Read more
A Stunningly Gorgeous Carp By Aquatropic Staff | June 10, 2022 The Orenji Ogon Koi (Cyprinus carpio) is a member of the family Cyprinidae known as the minnow or carp family. Orenji Ogon Ko … Read more
The Itty Bitty Gar (that totally isn't one) By Aquatropic Staff | June 2, 2022 Xenentodon cancila is not often seen in your Local Fish Store, and when it is seen, it is sometimes called a “Freshwater Gar. … Read more
The Tiger in the Tank By Aquatropic Staff | May 26, 2022 The Tiger Datnoid (Datnioides microlepis) is a beautiful copper/tan fish with vertical dark stripes. These stripes set it apa … Read more
The Royally Good Farlowella By Aquatropic Staff | May 19, 2022 There is a very unique and underrated Central American Catfish called Sturisomatichthys panamense and sometimes S. panamensis … Read more
This Algae Eater Is Tired Of Being Called A Loach By Aquatropic Staff | May 12, 2022 Garra flavatra is usually called the “Panda Garra / Algae Eater” and sometimes it is called the “Burmese Garra” based on its … Read more
A Betta Aquarium Fish By Aquatropic Staff | May 6, 2022 The Betta (Betta splendens) belongs to the family Osphronemidae (commonly called gouramis) and the subfamily Macropodusinae … Read more