Species Spotlight

Totally Toxotes

Totally Toxotes

By Aquatropic Staff | October 3, 2024

The Banded Archer Fish was made for a nature documentary being voiced over by Sir David Attenborough, that might go something … Read more
Green With Envy

Green With Envy

By Aquatropic Staff | September 27, 2024

The Green Balloon Tiger Barb is one of many variations of Puntius tetrazona currently available to hobbyists. They all starte … Read more
So Fire Eel

So Fire Eel

By Aquatropic Staff | September 19, 2024

The fish we commonly call the Fire Eel and less frequently the Spotted Eel or Spotted Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) … Read more
Polli Want a Catfish?

Polli Want a Catfish?

By Aquatropic Staff | September 3, 2024

Synodontis polli is the scientific name for a fish more commonly called the White Polli. It is also occasionally seen in Loca … Read more
Bichirs Are The Best

Bichirs Are The Best

By Aquatropic Staff | August 23, 2024

Bichirs are cool. When it comes to “Oddball” fish, this group is a perennial favorite among staff here. They're easy to keep, … Read more
The Rundown on Rummynose

The Rundown on Rummynose

By Aquatropic Staff | August 19, 2024

We all love a Rummynose Tetra around here, whether they reside in a densely planted aquarium, or as a counterpoint in a Discu … Read more
Totally Tropheus

Totally Tropheus

By Aquatropic Staff | August 7, 2024

Tropheus moorii are freshwater aquarist favorites both inside and outside this building. They bring amazing color, activity a … Read more
Ozelot Zealots!

Ozelot Zealots!

By Aquatropic Staff | July 24, 2024

Echinodorus is a genus of a very popular aquatic plant for home aquariums, and you may know them better as “Sword” plants, th … Read more
Fascinating Foerschi Killis!

Fascinating Foerschi Killis!

By Aquatropic Staff | July 18, 2024

Killifish are fascinating, this is not up for debate. Foerschi Gold Fin Red Killifish are no exception to this rule. In the w … Read more