Care Guides

The Swordtail Tetra (Corynopoma riisei) is a unique and underrated species known for its elongated tail and fascinating courtship behavior. Easy to care for and full of personality, it’s a great addition to peaceful community aquariums.

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.

Collett’s Tetra (Moenkhausia collettii) is an underrated South American tetra that brings natural movement and clean schooling behavior to planted aquariums. Easy to care for and great in groups, it’s a perfect alternative to more common tetra species.

The Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish (Rineloricaria sp.) is a unique and peaceful bottom-dweller known for its slender body and vibrant red coloration. Ideal for planted aquariums, this species is easy to care for and even easier to love.

The Salt and Pepper Cory (Corydoras habrosus), now reclassified as Hoplisoma habrosum, is a tiny and peaceful catfish perfect for nano aquariums. Known for its active schooling behavior and unique tendency to swim in midwater, it’s a favorite among planted tank enthusiasts.

The Loreto Cory (Corydoras loretoensis), now reclassified as Hoplisoma loretoense, is a small and peaceful Amazonian catfish perfect for community aquariums. Known for its active schooling behavior and gentle nature, it’s a great addition to planted tanks.

The Glowlight Danio (Danio choprae) is a brilliantly colored schooling fish known for its glowing orange and gold stripes and energetic swimming behavior. Native to northern Myanmar, this small but vibrant species thrives in planted aquariums and adds constant movement and color to community tanks.

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.

Hoplisoma sterbai (Sterbai Cory) is one of the most popular and recognizable cory catfish, known for its bright spotting and orange fins. Learn how to care for this hardy species, including tank setup, water parameters, diet, and ideal tank mates.