Golden Shark

Golden Shark

June 23, 2021 Rob 0

The Golden Shark (or Albino Rainbow Shark) is a peaceful fish that will ignore smaller fish like Tetras when they are small. They go well

Kissing Gourami

Pink Kissing Gourami

May 25, 2021 Rob 0

Pink Kissing Gourami is a beautiful looking fish originating from the Indonesian island of Java and is also found in Borneo, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and

Silvertip Tetra

Silvertip Tetra

May 25, 2021 Rob 0

Silvertip Tetras (Hasemania nana) are beautiful and active schooling community fish. They are called Silvertip Tetra because of their shimmering white and silver colour on the

Blind Cave Tetra - Mexican Cave Tetra

Blind Cave Tetra

May 25, 2021 Rob 0

One of the toughest fish in the industry is surprisingly the Blind Cave Tetra. These guys make terrific subjects for a tropical setup. As their

Example of Diatoms (Brown algae)

Algae in the freshwater aquarium

December 30, 2020 Rob 0

Every freshwater aquarium will be troubled by an infestation of algae at some stage. Where did the algae come from? What type of algae do

Zebra Danio

Zebra Danio – Danio rerio

September 18, 2018 Rob 0

A terrific addition for a new aquarist or for cycling a new tank, the Zebra Danio is an attractive looking small fish, but is also

Kuhli Loach – Pangio kuhlii

April 9, 2018 Rob 0

The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a small eel-like freshwater fish belonging to the loach family. They are a bottom-dwelling, brightly coloured fish that might

Corydoras Sterbai

Sterba’s Cory – Corydoras Sterbai

March 26, 2018 Rob 0

Popular for their attractive markings is the Sterbai Cory (Corydoras Sterbai.) Sterbai’s feature white spots on a black background on its head while the marking appear

Corydoras panda

Panda Cory – Corydoras panda

March 26, 2018 Rob 0

An attractive yet tough little catfish to keep in your tropical tank is the ever popular Panda Cory. As the name suggests these bottom dwelling fish

Pictus Catfish

Pictus Catfish – Pimelodus pictus

March 22, 2018 Rob 0

One of the great tropical catfish available in market has to be the impressive looking Pictus Catfish. These are terrific subjects for most aquariums for

Moonlight Gourami

Silver Gourami

July 13, 2017 Rob 0

PRICE GUIDE 5cm: $8-$12 7cm: $12-$18 A rarer species spotted in our shop is the Silver Gourami or sometimes called a Moonlight Gourami. They make

Opaline Gourami

Opaline Gourami

July 13, 2017 Rob 0

PRICE GUIDE 5cm: $8-$12 7cm: $12-$18 A popular tropical community fish available today is the beautiful Opaline Gourami. Their unique colouring and interesting behaviour makes

Red Line Torpedo Barb

Red Line Torpedo Barb

June 6, 2017 Rob 0

One of the most stunning barbs available on the market would have to be the much sort after Red Line Torpedo Barb. As with all

Tinfoil Barb

Tinfoil Barb

June 6, 2017 Rob 0

Suitable for aquarists with very large tanks are the very popular and striking Tinfoil Barbs. A stunning fish that grows to an enormous size for

Albino Tiger Barb

Albino Tiger Barb

June 6, 2017 Rob 0

Albino Tiger Barbs are a beautiful golden fish featuring 4 white bars through them. Albino Tiger Barbs are a colour morph variation of the Tiger Barb.

Green Tiger Barb

Green Tiger Barb

June 6, 2017 Rob 0

Green Tiger Barbs are one of the rare green fish available in the aquarium industry. A variation of the Tiger Barb, they are often also

Tiger Barb

June 6, 2017 Rob 0

Tiger Barbs are a very popular addition for a tropical aquarium. The striking gold body with black vertical bars make them stand out in amongst tank

Rosy Barb

June 5, 2017 Rob 0

Rosy Barbs are a terrific addition to the aquarium. The vivid colours of male and females makes them an attractive option that is also hardy and relatively

Cherry Barb

Cherry Barb

June 5, 2017 Rob 0

Cherry Barbs make fantastic aquarium subjects for their colour, hardiness, tolerance of varied water conditions and peaceful nature when kept in schools of 6 or more.

Tandanus Catfish

Tandanus Catfish

June 4, 2017 Rob 0

Tandanus Catfish occur throughout lakes and streams in south east Australia. They make an interesting aquarium or pond subject and are tollerant of a wide

Halfmoon Fighter

Halfmoon Fighters

May 23, 2017 Rob 0

Halfmoon Fighting Fish are currently the most impressive breed going around of all fighting fish. Their finnage takes a 180 degree look (sometimes even more!) Fighting

Dumbo / Elephant Ear Fighting Fish

Dumbo / Elephant Ear Fighter

May 23, 2017 Rob 0

Dumbo / Elephant Ear Fighting Fish is a newer breed out on the market, they feature an enlarged pectoral fin just behind the head. Fighting

Doubletail Fighter

Doubletail Fighter

May 23, 2017 Rob 0

Doubletail Fighting Fish all feature a loveheart shaped double fin starting at the base of the tailfin, they are another relatively new breed on the market.