The Constantly Expanding Aquarium Guide
Joshua@themandaringarden Photo credit given to the Glofish Company. If you live in the United States of America, chances are that you have walked into a local pet shop or supercenter store and found yourself staring at small fish magnificently decorated with neon colors of red, green, orange, pink, or purple. Personally, I fell in love with … Read more Glofish Care Guide
Pseudechidna brummeri Ghost Eels, otherwise known as the white ribbon eel, are long yet slender eels with a great personality. They are easier to feed than Blue Ribbon Eels but can still refuse food for weeks at a time. If you are looking for an interesting stress free fish an eel may not be … Read more Ghost Eel Care Guide
Siganus uspi|vulpinus|unimaculatus|magnificus Foxface are interesting, peaceful herbivores who love to graze around the tank. While they are not carnivorous, they are still a large threat due to their venomous spines. The can prick through human skin, so always take extra safety measures around these guys. Foxface are quite hardy and resilient when it comes to … Read more FoxFace Care Guide
Dascyllus melanurus The Four Stripe Damselfish is an extremely hardy, aggressive fish who is frequently used as a starter fish. This is both good and bad, as the fish can easily survive in an uncycled tank, however when they age they will be extremely aggressive and territorial. Keeping this fish will really limit your options … Read more Four Stripe Damselfish Care Guide
Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia The Four Stripe Wrasse, cousin to the Six Line Wrasse, is a more colorful, smaller fish with less attitude. They have a large, white chin, making them easily distinguishable from other wrasse. They bring a lot of personality to the tank as they quickly dart around, scouring the rocks for any parasites, pods … Read more Four Line Wrasse Care Guide
Neocirrhites armatus These brilliant red fish can easily capture any passers eye. Their bright colors, quick movements and sharp eyes show that they are no ordinary fish. When kept in home aquariums the Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus) will sit still watching the inhabitants of the room, quickly darting to new vantage points occasionally. While this … Read more Flame Hawkfish Care Guide
Centropyge loricula The Flame Angelfish, also known as the dwarf flame angelfish, is a mid sized, eye catching free swimming fish that can easily become the main attraction in a tank. Their bright red bodies have several black stripes down the sides while the back of their body is a beautiful contrasting blue. They are … Read more Flame Angelfish Care Guide
Gymnothorax fimbriatus The Fimbriated Moray Eel is less common in the home aquarium due to its limited availability. When it is in stock however the eel is quickly purchased for its beautiful color. They are sometimes sold as leopard eels, however they are much smaller and may be threatened when placed in a tank … Read more Fimbriated Moray Eel Care Guide
Cirrhitichthys falco Falco Hawkfish are the smallest hawkfish available, coming in just under 3″. As with most hawkfish, the Falco Hawkfish can frequently be seen sitting on rocks, watching it’s tank mates as well as the aquarist. They are fairly easy to care for so long as you do not stock the tank incorrectly, such … Read more Falco Hawkfish Care Guide
Pholidichthys leucotaenia The Engineer Goby is unlike any other goby as it is in fact not a goby. These guys are a member of the Pholidichthydae family and exhibit a mixture of eel and jawfish natures. They are given the name ‘Engineer’ as they will frequently be building burrows by digging in the sand bed, … Read more Engineer Goby Care Guide
