The Celestial Pearl Danio (CPD), also known as the Galaxy Rasbora or Danio margaritatus, is August’s gorgeous fish of the month. Hailing from the densely planted ponds between the Nam Lang and Nam Pawn river, the Celestial Pearl Danio has…
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Ram Cichlid
November’s fish of the month is a classic, well respected species – The Ram Cichlid. First described in 1948, “Mikrogeophagus ramirezi” is named after Manuel Ramirez, one of the first importers and collectors of the species. The species is naturally…
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Hoplo Catfish
October’s fish of the month is an odd, often overlooked species – the Hoplo Catfish. Discovered in the 1840’s, this fish may be found labelled under Callichthys or Hoplosternum, though it is currently accepted as a member of Megalechis. There…
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Chinese Algae Eater
The Chinese Algae Eater, *Gyrinocheilus aymonieri*, is a Cypriniforme common to Southeast Asia and found in the Malay Peninsula, Mekong Basin, Mae Klong basin, and the Xe Bang river. G. aymonieri is most often found in large rivers, attached by…
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Fish of the Month!
Cory (Corydoras) are a species of armored catfish that thrive in the warm waters of Brazil and other South American countries. They are characterized as a stout catfish with prominent barbs used to sift the river beds of the Amazon…
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