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Looking for a colorful surface dweller for your peaceful community aquarium? Or maybe an interesting breeding project? You’ll love the striking clown killifish, one of the more popular killifish in the aquarium hobby. Some aquarists have noted that clown killies are difficult to keep alive, but as you’ll see, you should absolutely be able to […]

If you’ve been an aquarist for a while, you’ve probably heard of the Chinese algae eater. This bottom dweller, known for its unusual sucker mouth, is commonly seen in aquarium stores and sold for its algae-eating abilities. Do these fish really eat algae? Will they make a good addition to your community aquarium? Below, find […]

Looking for a peaceful bottom dweller to add to your tank? Catfishes of the genus Corydoras should be right up your alley. One of our personal favorites is the medium-sized and polka-dotted julii Corydoras, which makes a great addition to community aquariums. Sound good? Below, you can find everything you need to know about this […]

Dealing with an algae problem in your aquarium? You’re not alone! This is one of the most common issues aquarists run into with their tanks. You may have read about a “magical” fish that eats even the most pesky types of algae, keeping your tank looking clean: the Siamese algae eater (Crossocheilus oblongus). Is this […]

Is your peaceful community aquarium in need of a pop of color, or are you looking for an interesting fish species to build a tank around? Dwarf rainbowfish might be just the thing for you. One of our favorites is Pseudomugil luminatus, a colorful species also known as the red neon blue-eye rainbowfish. Below, you’ll […]

Looking for a colorful addition to your peaceful community aquarium, or the perfect eye-catcher to complete a beautiful aquascape? What about green? The tiny kubotai rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is one of the only green aquarium fish out there, and its shimmering colors make it a real stunner. Keep reading to find out everything you need […]

Looking for a fun addition to your nano tank? One of our all-time favorite freshwater fish is Carinotetraodon travancoricus, better known as the pea puffer. This teeny tiny pufferfish proves that good things do indeed come in small packages! It’s fascinating, engaging, and surprisingly intelligent. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the […]

Looking for an unusual invertebrate addition to your aquarium? Something a little more creative than the good old cherry shrimp? No worries, there’s plenty of love for oddball shrimp here at The Shrimp Farm! Today, let us introduce you to the bamboo shrimp, a Southeast Asian native with fascinating feeding habits. Keep reading for everything […]

Looking for a small fish to add to your (community) aquarium, but feel like guppies or tetras are a bit too boring? Meet a lesser-known but fantastic little species that we highly recommend: Oryzias latipes, the Japanese rice fish. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what Japanese rice fish are, how to […]

A relatively recent addition to the aquarium hobby, Thai micro crabs are quickly gaining popularity. They are appreciated among shrimp keepers for their very peaceful nature and similar requirements to shrimp, which make them a great option if you’re looking for tankmates for your (dwarf) shrimp colony. Keep reading for everything you need to know […]