The Piranha That Eats Fruit
If you were walking along the banks of the Amazon River and saw a large, silver, flat fish with a red belly, your first instinct would be to run away. You would think you had found a...
The Puppy of the Amazon
If you walk into a pet store and see a tiny, 3-inch catfish with a bright white belly, a dark back, and a beautiful orange-red tail, you might think you’ve found the perfect pet. They have long,...
The Fish That Pet You Back
Imagine walking up to your aquarium and having a fish not just swim toward you, but actually follow your hand, "dance" for your attention, and even let you gently touch its head. I remember the first...
The Piranha That Eats Fruit
If you were walking along the banks of the Amazon River and saw a large, silver, flat fish with a red belly, your first instinct would be to run away. You would think you had found a...
The Puppy of the Amazon
If you walk into a pet store and see a tiny, 3-inch catfish with a bright white belly, a dark back, and a beautiful orange-red tail, you might think you’ve found the perfect pet. They have long,...
The Fish That Pet You Back
Imagine walking up to your aquarium and having a fish not just swim toward you, but actually follow your hand, "dance" for your attention, and even let you gently touch its head. I remember the first...
Meeting the Water Dragon
If you have ever seen a long, silver flash at the top of a massive aquarium, you have likely met a Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum). In many cultures, these fish are seen as symbols of luck, wealth, and...
The Lesson I Learned the Hard Way
Want to tell you about a mistake I made early. I had a beautiful 20-gallon planted tank with twelve Neon Tetras and a Betta. One morning, I noticed one of the Tetras had a fuzzy white...
Why the 10-Gallon Tank is a Great Start
If you are just starting your journey into the aquarium hobby, the 10-gallon tank is likely the first thing you bought. It is a...
