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.

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 Deer-Faced Cory (Corydoras cervinus) is a subtle, natural-looking catfish perfect for planted community tanks. Learn how to care for this underrated species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Featherfin Tetras are a subtle but underrated schooling fish that thrive in planted aquariums. Learn how to care for Hemigrammus unilineatus, including tank setup, water parameters, diet, and why this species shines in natural-style tanks.

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 Morse Code Tetra (Hemigrammus sp.) is a rare South American species known for its unique broken lateral line pattern resembling dots and dashes. Peaceful and easy to care for, it’s a great choice for aquarists looking for something different in a planted community tank.

The Sailfin Tetra (Crenuchus spilurus) is a subtle but rewarding species known for its dramatic dorsal fin displays in mature males. Best suited for natural, low-light aquariums, this fish offers unique behavior and a transformation that develops over time.