Care Guides

Brochis arcuata (Skunk Cory) is a popular cory-type fish known for its bold stripe and easy care. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Hoplisoma punctatum is a classic spotted cory-type fish known for its clean pattern and easy care. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Hoplisoma tukano is a small, peaceful cory-type fish ideal for blackwater and planted aquariums. Learn how to care for this underrated species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

The Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda) is a colorful, cave-spawning freshwater fish known for its striking appearance and manageable care. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and breeding behavior.

Scleromystax kronei is a rare, cool-water cory-type fish that thrives in clean, oxygen-rich aquariums. Learn how to care for Krone’s Cory, including tank setup, diet, behavior, and why it’s often misunderstood.

The Watermelon Tetra (Hemigrammus coeruleus) is a rare blackwater species known for its unique green-to-red coloration and peaceful schooling behavior. While more expensive than common tetras, it rewards aquarists with stunning visuals in well-designed aquariums.

The Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia riesei) is a tiny nano fish known for its deep red coloration and peaceful schooling behavior. Best kept in groups and darker aquariums, it brings rich color and subtle beauty to planted and blackwater setups.

The Penguin Tetra (Thayeria boehlkei) is a hardy and active schooling fish known for its unique angled swimming behavior and bold black stripe. Best kept in groups, it adds movement and personality to community aquariums.

The Panda Tetra (Aphyocharax nattereri) is a small, active schooling fish known for its clean black-and-silver pattern and constant movement. Perfect for planted community tanks, it adds energy and contrast to the upper levels of the aquarium.

The Green Line Lizard Tetra (Iguanodectes spilurus) is a rare, fast-swimming South American species known for its slender body and subtle green lateral stripe. Best kept in groups with plenty of swimming space, it brings unmatched energy and movement to aquarium setups.

Black Skirt Tetras (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) are hardy freshwater schooling fish known for their tall fins and bold dark coloration. Learn about Black Skirt Tetra care, tank size, water parameters, diet, and ideal tank mates.

Ember Tetras (Hyphessobrycon amandae) are tiny, peaceful freshwater fish known for their glowing orange coloration and schooling behavior. Learn about Ember Tetra care, tank size, water parameters, diet, and ideal tank mates.