Archive for Fish of the Month

Leopard Puffer

February’s Fish of the Month is the Leopard Puffer (Dichotomyctere nigrovirdis).  This puffer within the order of Tetraodon is also called the Green Spotted Puffer and occasionally Burmese Puffer.  Leopard Puffers are tropical brackish water fish that can grow to…

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Black Moor

The Black Moor rings in 2019 as January’s Fish of the Month.  Originating in China from the early 1700’s, the Black Moor is a popular variety of Carassius auratus AKA goldfish.  The breed is black with telescoping eyes and a…

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Weather Loach

December’s fish of the month is a temperate species, the weather loach (Misgurnus anquillicaudatus).  These fish are native to Asia but have become established in Europe, Australia, and North America . Also known as dojo loach, you’ll often find both…

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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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Oscar

This month we are celebrating Astronotus ocellatus the infamous oscar.  Oscars are Cichlids that originated in tropical South America.  They have been introduced in many tropical waterways around the world including Florida,  Asia and even Australia.  Oscars grow to 18…

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Fish of the Month!

      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….

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