Driftwood Catfish
Author: Joshua Wiegert Driftwood catfish, also called wood cats, are a small group of fishes from the family Auchenipteridae found throughout the Amazon. Most of these are small species, making them excellent for aquariums. The...
Category: Catfish
Though they may not sound exciting, catfish are incredible survivors as a breed of fish. They’re able to live and even thrive in temperatures from just above freezing to nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit and can be found living inland and in the coastal waters of every continent minus Antarctica. Learn more interesting facts about catfish, including how to incorporate them into your aquarium. more
Corydoras in Miniature
Author: Mike Hellweg An accomplished fishkeeper and breeder extraordinaire looks at the three dwarf/pygmy cories—Corydoras habrosus, C. hastatus, and C. pygmaeus—with notes on their proper care. What’s Not to Like About Corydoras? Corydoras catfishes are...
Hypancistrus contradens
Author: Ruben Lugo Although I have always enjoyed keeping all types of fishes, from a young age I’ve always had a soft spot for catfishes. From Corydoras to Synodontis, I have always kept some...
Blizzard Cactus Catfish
Photo: Andrew WhiteAuthor: Andrew White Several years ago I purchased some juvenile blizzard cactus cats, also known as L065. These were young loricariids, about 1½ inches (4 cm) in length, and were so nice-looking...
Bandit cory
The pretty little Bandit Cory is a scaleless fish, and peaceful addition to a community tank. They are very social, and do best in groups of at least three; lonely Bandit Cory fish often pine...
Hypancistrus contradens
Author: Ruben Lugo Although I have always enjoyed keeping all types of fishes, from a young age I’ve always had a soft spot for catfishes. From Corydoras to Synodontis, I have always kept some type of catfish. In...
Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis)
The Glass Catfish provides an instant attraction as ‘something different’ due to its virtually see-through body. In the aquarium the Glass Catfish is a timid and sensitive fish that is best mixed with other...
Nemachilus scaturigina
Scientific name Shistura scaturigina(McClelland, 1839) Common name Victory Loach Synonyms Cobitis scaturigina, Nemachilus scaturigina, Cobitis subfusca, Nemachilus subfuscus, Nemacheilus scaturigina, Noemacheilus scaturigina, Schistura zonata, Nemacheilus zonatus, Noemacheilus zonatus, Nemachilus zonatus, Nemachilus mugah, Nemacheilus mugah,...
