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Fact Sheet: Betta

Fact Sheet: Betta

January 17, 2026Andrew
Betta fish (most commonly Betta splendens) are small, brightly colored tropical freshwater fish best known for the flowing fins of many males and their bold, territorial personalities. Native to Southeast Asia, they’re “labyrinth fish,” meaning they can breathe air at the surface as well as use their gills, which helps them handle warm, slow-moving waters—but they still thrive in clean, heated, well-filtered aquariums. Males are typically kept alone because they may fight other males, while many bettas spend their time cruising the tank, exploring plants and hiding spots, and flaring their fins as a display. Behaviour In an aquarium, bettas…
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Fact Sheet: White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Fact Sheet: White Cloud Mountain Minnow

January 17, 2026Andrew
White Cloud Mountain minnows are small, peaceful, schooling fish best known for being hardy, active, and great in cooler freshwater tanks. Adults are only about 1.5in, with a slim body and a bright horizontal stripe; males are usually slimmer and more colorful than females. They do best in groups (8–10+) with plenty of swimming room, plants, and clean, well-oxygenated water. They’ll eat most small foods—flakes/micro-pellets as staples, plus brine shrimp or daphnia as treats—and are generally easy to keep, making them a solid choice for beginners and for unheated or lightly heated community setups. Behaviour Minnows are schooling fish and…
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Fact Sheet: Corydora Catfish

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: Angelfish

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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