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The Cyphotilapia frontosa (also known as the Frontosa Cichlid or Humphead Cichlid) is an African fish species of the family Cichlidae that was first described in 1927 by Ad Konings, the type locality being Likasi, Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). It has been suggested that there are two subspecies of Cyphotilapia frontosa – Cyphotilapia frontosa koningsi and Cyphotilapia frontosa frontosa. This suggestion, however, has not been universally accepted The Cyphotilapia frontosa (or Frontosa Cichlid) is an African freshwater fish belonging to the family Cichlidae, native to the upper C ..read more

The Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis, also known as Chevron Tangs, Sailfin Tangs, or Hawaiian Surgeonfish, are reef-dwelling fish found in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Indo-Pacific region, from Japan and Papua New Guinea to Hawaii, Tahiti, and to Australia and Rapa Nui. They are typically about 9 inches long but can grow up to 11 inches. They are also known as the Hawaiian butterflyfish and are part of the family Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes). They originate from the Indo-Pacific region, where they can be found in the tropical waters of Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Palau ..read more

The smudge spot cory (Corydoras similis) may be small, but it can live up to its name with the smudge-like blotches on its body and fins. The names smudge spot cory and smudge-spot catfish describe this fish very well because it has distinct dark spots on the front of its body that almost look like smudges of black paint had been applied to the edges of the body and fins. If you have ever kept fish, then you’ve probably heard of the genus Corydoras and the species Corydoras similis (also known as the smudge spot cory). This peaceful schooling species of catfish originates from Brazil and Argen ..read more

Rhinecanthus verrucosus, also known as the Blackbelly triggerfish, is a species of triggerfish belonging to the family Balistidae and native to the Western Pacific Ocean, around southern Japan and Taiwan. It can be found at depths between 3 and 20 meters, inhabiting reef slopes and lagoons, where it can grow up to 23 cm in length. Rhinecanthus verrucosus has no economic value, but it’s often kept in public aquaria. A medium-sized triggerfish, the Blackbelly Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus) has a black-patched belly. This triggerfish is endemic to the Indo-Pacific region but has been found ..read more

Plotosus lineatus, commonly known as the striped eel catfish, is among the biggest species of catfish in the world. These carnivorous fish thrive in warm and temperate waters, particularly large rivers and lakes with muddy bottoms, such as parts of Asia and South America. The fish can grow to be about 13 inches long and weigh up to 600 pounds (272 kilograms). However, it’s not uncommon for eel catfish weighing between 140 pounds (64 kilograms) and 360 pounds (163 kilograms) to be caught by fishermen around the world. Even though the striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus (lineatus = striped ..read more

The maculosus angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus) also known as the yellowbar angelfish, half-moon angelfish, yellow-marked angelfish, yellowband angelfish, or yellow-blotched angelfish, is a saltwater angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It was first described by Bleeker in 1855. It is found in the western Pacific Ocean from Japan, the East China Sea, and the Philippines; southward through Indonesia to Australia, New Caledonia, and Samoa. They inhabit coral reefs at depths of 1 to 15 metres (3 to 50 ft). The angelfish belongs to the Pomacanthidae family of angelfish and can be found ..read more

If you’re interested in fish, chances are you’ve heard of the Zanclus Cornutus (Moorish Idol) at some point. It’s one of the most commonly found fish in the aquarium trade, and it’s known for its unique appearance and sometimes violent behavior. But before you buy any one of these fish, there are important facts about the species that you should know, such as its physical traits, what types of conditions it needs to thrive, and how to care for it properly once you have your own specimen. Zanclus Cornutus, or the Moorish Idol, is one of the most popular corals in the saltwater aquarium hobby. T ..read more

Blueface angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon) care can be somewhat confusing, as they are one of the few types of fish that have a wide range of traits across their color spectrum. Their natural habitat ranges from the Pacific Ocean to the Indo-Pacific Oceans, and it’s important to match their care with the type of angelfish you have in order to ensure their success in captivity. Blueface angelfish are popular saltwater aquarium fish that have proven to be a challenge to keep due to their unique husbandry requirements and the high costs associated with caring for them properly. Learn how to c ..read more

The Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis (Redfin wrasse) is a colorful, marine fish that makes an excellent addition to the reef aquarium. They are found in the western Pacific Ocean, ranging from southern Japan to the Ogasawara Islands, and the Mariana Islands. This fish has an interesting pink-red color, which makes it instantly recognizable as one of the Cirrhilabrus wrasses. Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis should be provided with plenty of swimming rooms and live rock rubble or hiding places. They can be territorial and aggressive at times, so other fish of similar size should not be kept with them. Feeding ..read more