Size Although the length of an adult gold barb can reach up to 7 centimetres (2.8 in), it typically doesn’t go beyond 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in). Physical Appearance The mouth corners of the gold barb are adorned with short barbels that have a rear that slopes sharply. Along the sides of the fish are several […]
Size This fish can reach lengths of up to 2 feet in the wild, but in a home aquarium, they often reach just about 16 inches. Physical Appearance The dorsal surface of this species is typically highly distinct from the ventral surface, which is typically whitish. There are several dark bands that could branch at
Size Bumblebee catfish are typically 3 inches long. Physical Appearance The bumblebee catfish (Microglanis iheringi) has the appearance of, well, an aquatic bumblebee. Its body is covered in strong black and dull yellow stripes that extend vertically from its head to its tail. The stripes start at its typically black crown and alternate downward. It
Size Fairy cichlid grow to a maximum length of about 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm), however in the aquarium they can occasionally grow to a maximum length of 6 inches (15 cm). Physical Appearance The Fairy Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi) has a continuous dorsal fin and an elongated, laterally compressed body. Their tail
Size From snout to tail, some members of this genus can easily reach lengths of 4 feet as adults, but most fall between 2 and 3 feet on average. Physical Appearance The electrical catfish resembles the majority of the others in its order. It has three pairs of barbels (sensing organs that resemble whiskers), a
Size Males of this specie are 4.7 inches (11 cm) and females are 4 inches (10 cm) in length. Physical Appearance P. socolofi is shaped like a “typical” mbuna. The fish are either golden yellow or light to dark blue in colour. Sometimes faint bands might be observed on the blue morph. The black band
Size Dojo loaches are up to 12 inches long. Physical Appearance The dojo loach has a long, lean body that resembles an eel, along with tiny fins and a flattened tail. Around its mouth, this fish has five pairs of barbels. The dojo loach has a range of colors, including yellow, olive green, brown, and
Size 20 cm length of males and 15 cm for females. Physical Appearance Male fish are bigger and more colorful as adults; young fish are challenging to sex. The name of this hap, one of the African cichlids with simpler appearances, comes from the fact that it is frequently discovered in deeper Lake Malawi places
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Size Dragon fish can grow to be quite enormous. The longest Dragon Goby ever found in the wild measured 24 inches long! That is a lot bigger than the majority of goby species. In captivity, they continue to be on the smaller side. When kept in a home aquarium, the majority won’t grow much larger
Size When fully mature, a clown loach is typically 12 inches long. Physical Appearance The clown loach has a sharp spine beneath each eye and a long, pointed nose ringed by delicate whisker-like barbels, just like all other loaches. It’s crucial to be cautious when handling your loach since these spines, which are used for