Species Spotlight

Head to the Bar

Head to the Bar

By Aquatropic Staff | October 2, 2026

Today's biology term is amphidromus. It is defined as the ability to move between fresh and saltwater (and the in-between bra … Read more
Son Of a Bichir

Son Of a Bichir

By Aquatropic Staff | September 25, 2026

Every so often a species comes into the building that stops everything, and everyone goes to check it out. We see a lot of co … Read more
Giant & Chocolate? Yes Please!

Giant & Chocolate? Yes Please!

By Aquatropic Staff | August 17, 2026

Sphaerichthys acrostoma goes by the common name Giant Chocolate Gourami, and while that name might conjure images of a desser … Read more
Put What Where Now?

Put What Where Now?

By Aquatropic Staff | August 6, 2026

Paratanakia himantegus is our scientific name tongue twister of the week. It's also one of those fish that sounds like it sho … Read more
A Tank with Sole

A Tank with Sole

By Aquatropic Staff | July 31, 2026

Brachirus villosus goes by a couple of names that tell you a lot about this fish before you even get the tank running: the Ve … Read more
First Zig, Then Zag

First Zig, Then Zag

By Aquatropic Staff | June 26, 2026

Zigzag Tetras are rad. That could be the end of it, but wait, there's more! Scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon hexasticho … Read more
Red Stiphodons Rule!

Red Stiphodons Rule!

By Aquatropic Staff | June 10, 2026

Look, the list of fish that are favorites around here is fantastically long. What can we say, we're all fish geeks. With that … Read more