Rummynose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri) By Aquatropic Staff | December 14, 2017 Rummynose Tetras are one of the most sought after fishes for planted aquariums, providing an especially pleasing mix of color … Read more
Peruvian Sturgeon Catfish (Leptodoras acipenserinus) By Aquatropic Staff | December 7, 2017 Leptodoras is a peculiar genus of elongated South American catfishes, with a dozen species spread across the region’s larger … Read more
Porthole Rasbora (Rasbora cephalotaenia) By Aquatropic Staff | November 27, 2017 The Porthole Rasbora is a lesser-known species in the aquarium trade, but it’s robust proportions (roughly five inches when f … Read more
Jerdon’s Baril (Barilius canarensis) By Aquatropic Staff | November 22, 2017 For an active, lively and energetic addition to a home aquarium, look no further than the tireless little torpedo known as Je … Read more
Mbu Pufferfish (Tetraodon mbu) By Aquatropic Staff | November 16, 2017 For freshwater aquarists, there is no pufferfish quite so impressive as Africa’s Tetraodon mbu. The species can grow to over … Read more
Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui) By Aquatropic Staff | November 10, 2017 For those aquarists looking to add something a bit different to their tanks, consider the Blue Tetra for a beautiful splash o … Read more
Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi) By Aquatropic Staff | October 27, 2017 The Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi) is a unique predator in Lake Malawi. Growing to around twelve inches in leng … Read more
Mutumbi Hunter (Lipochromis sp.) By Aquatropic Staff | October 19, 2017 One of the more mysterious fishes available to freshwater aquarists is a small, colorful cichlid that was originally native t … Read more
Giant Red Tail Gourami (Osphronemus laticlavius) By Aquatropic Staff | October 6, 2017 When fully grown at around 20 inches, the Giant Red Tail Gourami (Osphronemus laticlavius) makes for one of the most vibrant … Read more