Care Guides

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 Trout Goodeid (Ilyodon furcidens) is an active, cool-water livebearer that thrives in high-flow aquariums. Learn how to care for this unique species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) are tiny, surface-dwelling fish that bring color and activity to planted nano tanks. Learn how to care for them, including feeding, tank setup, and breeding.

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.

The Fireball Cory (Osteogaster hephaestus) is a vibrant, eye-catching cory-type fish known for its glowing orange-red coloration. Learn how to care for this standout species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Hoplisoma sp. “CW217” (Rio Tomo Concolor Cory) is a rare, understated cory-type fish from the Orinoco basin. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, water parameters, 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.

Scleromystax barbatus is a unique cory-type fish known for its dramatic males and cooler water preferences. Learn how to care for the Bearded Cory, including tank setup, diet, behavior, and breeding.

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.

The Sixray Cory (Aspidoras pauciradiatus) is a small, peaceful catfish perfect for planted community tanks. Learn how to care for this underrated species, including tank setup, diet, behavior, and breeding.

Scarlet Badis (Dario dario) are stunning nano fish known for their bright red coloration and unique behavior—but they’re not for everyone. Learn how to care for them, including feeding challenges, tank setup, and why they can humble even experienced aquarists.

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.