Anemones are a saltwater invertebrate found in oceans across the world, from the Artic to the East Coastal Regions bordering our very own state. Anemones are essentially one giant polyp attached to a foot, known as a pedal disk, which the anemone uses to keep itself attached to a rock, hard substrate or even sand….
The ocean contains a plethora of aquatic creatures. Some of the most prominent critters which scour the reef are the hardshelled crabs. Crabs can be found in all stratae of the worlds oceans, as well as some freshwater habitats. Species range from the iconic king crab (Paralithodes californiensis) known for it’s excellent flavor, to crabs…
The common Angelfish, Pterophylum scalare, is a species of tropical cichlid found in both the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. The Angelfish lives up to its name with their long, flowing fins and elegant delta of a body. Coloration ranges from the relatively dull wild variations to modern, fancy bred “Koi” patterns. There…
The Harlequin Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha) is a small fish, which is a member of the Cyprinidae family. The Harlequin Rasbora is described as being differently shaped (heteromorpha translating from Greek “differently shaped”) as compared to other members of the Rasbora family. This striking Rasbora with its reddish copper body and trademarked triangular black silhouette towards…
The Betta fish (Betta splendens) is a type of Gourami that live in the rice patty fields of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. While in the wild these subtropical fish live in a extreme variance of temperatures, they do best no lower then 70 degrees. Unlike most fish, the Betta does not breath through their…
The Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a South American cichlid found in the rivers and streams in the southern edge of Central America near Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, but have also been observed in well planted lakes. The Convict is characterized by its dark gray to pinkish color and dark vertical stripes that resemble…
The Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater species originating in east Asia. It was one of the first fish in the world to be domesticated by humans some one thousand years ago. The Goldfish comes in many variety’s due to selective breeding. After centuries of domestication many types have been developed. These fish…
The Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus) also known as the Tricolor Shark, is actually a type of Minnow from the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. The Tricolor Shark is large growing, obtaining a sizeof at least eight inches in length. Don’t let this size fool you, they are actually one of the most peaceful of the…
The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is native to India and Bangladesh. This fish makes a great inhabitant for any planted aquarium.This dwarf gourami only grows to three inches and is peaceful, making them a good choice for a beginner. Honey Gouramis are omnivorous, they will eat a variety of prepared foods such as freeze…
Cold weather is on it’s way, are your fish ready? We have Aqueon Pro heaters to keep your fish nice and warm, along with a full line of test kits to ensure the health of your tank. For those who aren’t quite ready to let go of summer, we have some “Real Reef Rock,” a…
