When referring to aquarium fish, the majority of people utilize popular, yet common names. Unfortunately, a single name can refer to a number of different fish. The scientific name, which is generally in Latin, should be used when seeking information. In most situations, the formal scientific name will be italicized, with the first word capitalized. … Read more
There are many goldfish species in the fish-keeping hobby, but one common thing about them all is that they all eat plants and smaller animals. As such, their main diet must include high protein and fiber to remain healthy. It is common knowledge that goldfish eat algae. And unlike many other fish, they eat almost … Read more
Do you have a betta fish and are wondering what to feed it? You may already be feeding them flakes or pellets but are now thinking about treating them to some live foods. Well, wonder no more! Here we will discuss the benefits of feeding your betta fish mealworms. They are an excellent food for … Read more
Sometimes, fish species are correctly identified with their scientific names. A scientific name is the same as the Latin name of the fish. It distinguishes the species from similar species in the same family and genus. But hobbyists broadly identify fishes with their common names. A scientific name will be crucial when a particular species … Read more
Examples of fish with names that start with A are abundant. They include the African glass catfish, the African peacock cichlid, the Asian bumblebee catfish, armored catfish, and more! If you are looking for fish names that start with A, this article is the right place to start. Check out our top 5 picks and … Read more
The Bamboo shark is one of the many fishes with fish names that start with the letter B. Fish common names with B are almost endless. Scientific names help a fish species from other fish species of its kind in the same family, but it is common in the hobby to identify a fish species … Read more
Incredibly, many fishes with fish names start with M. Some are strictly ornamental fish, others are subtropical reef-dwelling fish, and some are either, depending on the type of species. But researching fish names is easier when you know their scientific names and common names. Check out this article for fish that start with M. Our … Read more
The letter “T” is the 20th letter of the alphabet, but it starts with more than 20 fish names. Examples of common fish names that begin with the letter “T” include Tiger shark, Trout cod, Thresher shark, Talking catfish, Tiger barb, and many more! Sometimes, their common names are part of their scientific names, and … Read more
Introduction Not everyone would like to buy a matured clownfish. It is often more enjoyable to witness a clownfish reach maturity from babyhood. But the challenge of going through this route is the uncertainty about the eventual size. Exactly how fast do clownfish grow? Clownfish may live for a long time if given proper care. … Read more
Clownfish are very popular saltwater pets for many hobbyists. Nothing compares to the sight of your fish swimming happily within the sea anemones in your tank. But cute as they may be, you may wonder if clownfish have teeth. This interesting piece answers the question: do clownfish have teeth? It also discusses many other important … Read more
