Corydoras (Corydoras Paleatus), who are also often referred to as cory fish, are a species that have originated from the waters of Uruguay and Brazil. These fish are loved by many aquarists due to several factors making them ideal in many aquarium settings. Keeping Corydoras may not be challenging, but some guidelines will help you … Read more
Corydoras are bottom-feeders and may nibble at algae occasionally, but for the most part, corydoras will not eat algae. They much prefer smaller, softer foods, like worms and brine shrimp. If you are looking for an algae-eating fish, Corydoras may only be slightly helpful and are especially not a good choice if you want to … Read more
Appearance Ruby tetras most prominent feature is their bright orange coloration. Their caudal fin has a dark black. The have minimal finnage that is generally colorless. The ventral parts will generally be less colorful then the upper parts of their body. Ruby tetras are a sexually dimorphic species, which means males and females will have … Read more
Etymology The scientific name of the Rainbow tetra as first described by Weitzman & Fink in 1971 is Nematobrycon lacortei. Appearance Rainbow tetras have quite an interesting appearance. Their bodies display multiple colors in a way that is reminiscent of a rainbow. Rainbows have a dark lateral line, which is not always very prominent. The … Read more
The Blue tetra (Knodus borki) is a stunningly beautiful addition to an aquarium. The Blue tetra’s iridescent blue and silver coloration provides an amazing sight, especially in a dark-background planted aquarium. Relatively speaking, the species is not as common as other tetras and is not typically found in pet stores or local fish stores. I … Read more
The Congo tetra makes a beautiful addition to any freshwater aquarium. Originating from Africa, they are found in the Congo River Basin where they like to in slightly acidic, densely vegetated waters. The best part of this species is its beautiful orange, silver, and light blue iridescent coloration. As bigger fish, they are responsive to … Read more