Species Spotlight

The Actual Dwarf Petricola

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

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 Tiger in the Tank

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

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
A Betta Aquarium Fish

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
Clowning Around With a Killi

Clowning Around With a Killi

By Aquatropic Staff | April 28, 2022

The Clown, or Banded Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) is a member of the family fundulidae, also known as the killifishes. The … Read more