Panda Garra
The Panda Garra is an ornate sucker-mouth loach. Like its namesake the panda, the Panda Garra features broad, alternating bands of light and dark coloration. Its unique markings are highlighted with diamond-shaped scale patterns and hints of red coloration in its fins. Due to its unusual markings and peaceful nature, the Panda Garra makes a [...]
Otocinclus Catfish
The Otocinclus Catfish is the algae-busting favorite of aquarium hobbyists. Even award-winning planted-aquarium experts like Takashi Amano will employ this tireless algae eater. The diminutive Otocinclus Catfish does a great job keeping aquarium glass and plants free of distracting green. Your aquascape and schooling fish will take center stage when the Otocinclus Catfish turns problem [...]
Loricaria Cat
The Loricaria Cat has a slender body with a camouflage color pattern that covers the entire fish. Because this species comes from the tropic waters of South America, a neutral pH is recommended. This catfish should be housed in at least a 30-gallon aquarium, with high filtration and plenty of aeration. A planted tank with [...]
Royal Farlowella Cat
The Royal Farlowella Cat is a sucker mouth catfish that may also be referred to as the Panama Sturisoma. The male’s first dorsal fin is long and it has facial “whiskers.” The female does not have “whiskers” and the dorsal fin is a little shorter. The Royal Farlowella Catfish comes from fast flowing rivers in [...]
Chinese Algae Eater
The Chinese Algae Eater comes from Asia and has a slender body and is golden to brown in color. A darker stripe runs horizontally and is either solid or broken into spots. It is usually kept in aquariums for the purpose of keeping algae under control. A minimum of a 30-gallon aquarium is recommended with [...]
Gold Algae Eater
The Gold Algae Eater is an ornate color variety of the familiar Chinese Algae Eater. This gorgeous golden yellow specimen adds a bright splash of color while providing the valuable service of cleaning your aquarium. Gold Algae Eaters are often kept in aquariums for the purpose of keeping algae under control, but this eye-catching fish [...]