Fish Profiles

German Blue Rams - What You Need To Know If you aren't familiar with these little guys, they are considered a Dwarf South American Cichlid and the do great in community tanks but can have species aggression so be careful having multiples in a smaller aquarium. In the aquarium trade,...

Spotted Congo Puffer - What You Need To Know The Spotted Congo Puffer can be found in the Congo river which makes it a freshwater fish. A lot of puffers in the hobby require brackish water (mixture of fresh and saltwater) but this one along with a few others is...

Yo-Yo Loaches - What You Need To Know More commonly known as the Yo-Yo Loach. These peaceful loaches will bring life to your tank. Classification Info Scientific name: Botia almorhaeHigher classification: BotiaPhylum: ChordataOrder: CypriniformesLifespan: about 5-8 years Max Size: About 3-6 inches (7.6-15.2 mm) Why We Love Yo-Yo Loaches Yoyo Loaches are one of our...

Red Head Tapajos - What You Need To Know Also known as Red Head Tapajos. A small to mid sized South American cichlid that develops a signature red forehead. Classification Info Scientific name: Geophagus sp.Higher classification: GeophagusOrder: PerciformesFamily: Cichlidae Max Size: About 6 inches (152.4 mm) Why We Love Red Head Tapajos We have a...

Threadfin Acara - What You Need To Know Also known as Threadfin Acara. A mid sized South American cichlid that has stunning colors to offer. Classification Info Scientific name: Acarichthys heckeliiHigher classification: AcarichthysOrder: Cichliformes Max Size About 7-8 inches (200 mm) As juveniles, the Threadfin Acara has subtle colors that will grow darker and more...

Clown Plecostomus - What You Need To Know Also known as a Clown Plecotomus. These are a common small sucker mouthed catfish that will hide until the end of days. Classification Info Scientific name: Panaque maccusFamily: LoricariidaeMax Size: 3.5 inches (8.8 cm)Water Type: Freshwater Why We Love Clown Plecos Clown Plecostomus are a great...

Common Plecostomus - What You Need To Know AKA Common Plecostomus. These guys can get pretty large and in charge! Classification Info Scientific name: Hypostomus plecostomusFamily: LoricariidaeMax Size: up to 24 inches (~60 cm)Water Type: Freshwater Do We Love Them? I would have to say they aren't my favorite. They need a large aquarium...

Peckoltia Sp. L387 - What You Need To Know These guys don't have a common name like some of the other more well known plecostomus so they will be referred to L387. Classification Info Scientific name: Peckoltia sp.Family: LoricariidaeMax Size: 4.7 inches (11.9 cm)Water Type: Freshwater Why We Love Them The L387 plecostomus is...

Cherry Shrimp - What You Need To Know Also known as Cherry Shrimp. The shrimp in this genus can actually be found in varying colors besides red. Classification Info Scientific name: Neocaridina davidiPhylum: ArthropodaFamily: AtyidaeMax Size: about 1.6 inches (4 cm) Why We Love Cherry Shrimp After successfully keeping fish, we recently decided to...