Category: Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Corydora Catfish

May 30, 2025Andrew

Corydora catfish, often just called cory cats, originate from South America. They are native to freshwater rivers, streams, and floodplains primarily in the Amazon basin and surrounding regions. They typically inhabit slow-moving or still waters with soft substrates where they scavenge for food. Their natural habitats are usually shallow waters with plenty of leaf litter, submerged roots, and vegetation — perfect for hiding and feeding on detritus, small invertebrates, and organic matter. Behaviour Corydoras are peaceful, social bottom feeders who enjoy groups, love to explore and scavenge, and have unique air-breathing behavior. They spend most of their time on the…

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Fact Sheet: Zebra Mussels

May 26, 2025Andrew

Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that are banned from most waterways in Canada and the United States. Zebra Mussels were first detected in Canada in 1988 in Lake St. Clair near the Great Lakes. The introduction of these invasive species is thought to have come from the ballast and anchors of ocean-going ships travelling the St. Lawrence Seaway. They have been millions of dollars of damage to other vessels, rigging, docks and ocean structures as well as local species that call the Great Lakes home. They have been declared an Invasive Species as of 1996 as willing introduction into…

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Fact Sheet: Angelfish

May 30, 2025Andrew

Angelfish inhabit slow-moving, heavily vegetated freshwater rivers and floodplains, where the water is typically warm, soft, and slightly acidic. Their tall, flat bodies are well adapted to navigating dense underwater vegetation. They originate from South America, specifically from the Amazon Basin and its tributaries. Behaviour Angelfish have some really interesting and sometimes surprising behaviours—especially once they settle into their tank and get comfortable. Typically, they are graceful, slow swimmers and prefer the middle and upper levels of an aquarium. They are particularly fond of tall plants where they like to weave in and out of. Officially, Angelfish are semi-aggressive, as…

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