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Zebra Danios - Priceless to mankind, bargain basement for aquariums

Zebra Danios - Priceless to mankind, bargain ba...

What do new freshwater fish tanks, episodic memory, humans, and neuroscience have in common?Well Danio rerio of course – the little zebra danio that we have employed for pets and...

Zebra Danios - Priceless to mankind, bargain ba...

What do new freshwater fish tanks, episodic memory, humans, and neuroscience have in common?Well Danio rerio of course – the little zebra danio that we have employed for pets and...

Indian Pea Puffers

Indian Pea Puffers

The dwarf Indian Pea Puffer is a cute little puffer fish from India.  It is a strictly freshwater fish originally from the Pamba river.  These little guys can be a...

Indian Pea Puffers

The dwarf Indian Pea Puffer is a cute little puffer fish from India.  It is a strictly freshwater fish originally from the Pamba river.  These little guys can be a...

New Arrivals (11/8/2019) Orange Von Rio Tetras and Long-Fin Serpae Tetras

New Arrivals (11/8/2019) Orange Von Rio Tetras ...

We've got 2 new arrivals this week for you: the Orange Von Rio Tetra and the Long-Fin Serpae Tetra.  Both are mid-tank dwellers that do best in schools of 6...

New Arrivals (11/8/2019) Orange Von Rio Tetras ...

We've got 2 new arrivals this week for you: the Orange Von Rio Tetra and the Long-Fin Serpae Tetra.  Both are mid-tank dwellers that do best in schools of 6...

Do I need an Algae Eater?

Do I need an Algae Eater?

When you see algae forming in your aquarium, your first thought might be, "Do I need an algae eater". Chances are you probably don't. There are lots of ways to...

Do I need an Algae Eater?

When you see algae forming in your aquarium, your first thought might be, "Do I need an algae eater". Chances are you probably don't. There are lots of ways to...

Fish of the week: Vampire Plecos and Ocellaris Clownfish

Fish of the week: Vampire Plecos and Ocellaris ...

This week we've got TWO great fish to talk about.  For freshwater fish, we're talking about the L29 Vampire Pleco.  For Saltwater, that loveable Nemo, the Ocellaris Clownfish!  Vampire Plecos...

Fish of the week: Vampire Plecos and Ocellaris ...

This week we've got TWO great fish to talk about.  For freshwater fish, we're talking about the L29 Vampire Pleco.  For Saltwater, that loveable Nemo, the Ocellaris Clownfish!  Vampire Plecos...

All About Cherry Barbs

All About Cherry Barbs

Cherry Barbs are a great schooling fish suitable for community tanks with other peaceful tank mates.  The Cherry Barb is native to Sri Lanka, though it can now be found...

All About Cherry Barbs

Cherry Barbs are a great schooling fish suitable for community tanks with other peaceful tank mates.  The Cherry Barb is native to Sri Lanka, though it can now be found...