The Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya) By Aquatropic Staff | March 30, 2017 There are few barbs that can compete with the breathtaking Odessa Barb for sheer visual impact in an aquarium. For this reaso … Read more
The Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus armatus) By Aquatropic Staff | March 20, 2017 There are many “eels” available to the home aquarist, though, strangely enough, most of them are actually quite distantly rel … Read more
The Kuhlii Loach (Pangio semicincta) By Aquatropic Staff | March 6, 2017 The wormlike Kuhlii Loach is a fascinating creature for those who like their fishes to be a little weird. This species crawls … Read more
Fish Out of Water: The Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis) By Aquatropic Staff | February 17, 2017 The Ornate Bichir is a stunning species, with shades of yellows, greens and dark greys dappling its creamy white, lobe-finned … Read more
Japanese Algae Eating Shrimp Caridina multidentata By Aquatropic Staff | December 29, 2016 One of the most beloved crustaceans among freshwater aquarists is a small and mostly colorless shrimp—the Japanese Algae Eati … Read more
Fish Suggestions To Spice Up Your Tank By Aquatropic Staff | December 15, 2016 Looking for some different fish to help spice up your tank? Check out some of these great suggestionsThe Odessa Barb is a gre … Read more
Red Stripe Eartheater (Geophagus surinamensis) By Aquatropic Staff | December 8, 2016 With its long, delicate fins, colored a beautiful bright red and adorned with opalescent blue spots and stripes, the Red Stri … Read more
Mustard Spot Pleco Panaqolus albomaculatus By Aquatropic Staff | December 1, 2016 There’s nothing worse than a spot of mustard on your clothes, as that delicious yellow condiment never comes out once it’s th … Read more
Silvertip Tetra (Hasemania nana) By Aquatropic Staff | November 23, 2016 With its beautiful bronzy sheen and pint-sized proportions, the Silvertip Tetra makes for an ideal addition to smaller fish t … Read more