Species Spotlight

The Golden Mystery Snail

The Golden Mystery Snail

By Aquatropic Staff | June 2, 2023

The Golden Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) is a member of the class Gastropoda (meaning foot mouth) and the family Ampullar … Read more
Golden Sunshine Betta

Golden Sunshine Betta

By Aquatropic Staff | May 26, 2023

The Golden Sunshine Betta (Betta splendens) belongs to the family Osphronemidae (commonly called gouramis) and the subfamily … Read more
Ravishing Ryukins

Ravishing Ryukins

By Aquatropic Staff | May 11, 2023

Some “fancy” goldfish have earned themselves a reputation for being temperamental. In our experience these claims have some b … Read more
The Miracle Mayan (Cichlids)

The Miracle Mayan (Cichlids)

By Aquatropic Staff | May 5, 2023

Mayaheros uropthalmus is a pretty amazing Central American Cichlid. They are most often called simply Mayan Cichlids, but hav … Read more
An Underwater Peacock (Eel)

An Underwater Peacock (Eel)

By Aquatropic Staff | April 13, 2023

Regardless of what you call it, whether it's Striped Peacock Eel, Siamese Spiny Eel, Peacock Spiny Eel, Spot-Finned Spiny Eel … Read more
The Golden Globes

The Golden Globes

By Aquatropic Staff | April 7, 2023

Bronze Pufferfish are unique in many ways. Coloration wise, these fish have a metallic sheen uncommon among Puffers, because … Read more