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

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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...

Catfish / Freshwater Fish Species Guide

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...

Catfish / Freshwater Fish Species Guide

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...

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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...

Catfish / Cory Catfish

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...

Catfish / Fish keeping Articles

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...

Catfish / Freshwater Fish Species Guide

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...

Catfish / Freshwater Fish Species Guide

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,...