Blue Ribbon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sp.) By Aquatropic Staff | December 22, 2017 The tetras of South America are almost incomprehensible in their diversity. Every year, new species are discovered and descri … Read more
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
Lionhead Red Goldfish (Carassius auratus) By Aquatropic Staff | December 8, 2017 The bright and elegant Lionhead Red Goldfish is one of the most popular goldfishes due to their missing dorsal fin and the de … 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
Utsuri Koi (Cyprinus carpio) By Aquatropic Staff | December 1, 2017 The Utsuri Koi are magnetically elegant as large pond fish. Like most Koi, they are some of the most peaceful, personable, a … Read more
The Coolest Fishes: Species That Don’t Need A Heater By Aquatropic Staff | November 30, 2017 It’s getting pretty wintry up here in the northern hemisphere. As temperatures take a turn for the worse, it becomes increasi … 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
Peacock Apache (Aulonocara maylandi) By Aquatropic Staff | November 22, 2017 With Thanksgiving a day away, we hope you aren't too stressed getting things ready for the big feast. Yet, if you are stresse … Read more