The Ranchu Goldfish is a favorite here among our Aquatropic staff as well as with goldfish enthusiasts around the globe. It … Read more

The fish known throughout the world as Mosquitofish, (Gambusia sp) is likely the most introduced fish of all time. For better … Read more

Alright team, head to your social of choice and record yourself saying that title name. We want to see the worst you've got ( … Read more

We all love an Oddball fish because aquariums that have something in them that you haven't seen before are always wildly fasc … Read more

Fenestrata Cichlids (Vieia fenestrata) got their name from the prominent vertical barring that this fish has when it is in sp … Read more

The Longfin Tiger Barb is aptly named, sharing its golden color and black stripes with a vastly more terrifying jungle cat. T … Read more

There is a fish called an Arowana; if you've been around freshwater aquariums for a little while you've likely seen one in yo … Read more

It is quite possible that the common name “Butterfly Loach” may have been overused. As of the writing of this, I can find at … Read more

Why is a Catfish called a Catfish? The cat is the epitome of agility and speed, an animal that sees well in the dark and is a … Read more