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Hungry common carp (Cyprinus carpio) with big open mouth, feeding in clear pond water Animals

Common Carp

Common carp are native to Asia and Europe and can be found worldwide in eutrophic freshwater environments. This fish has…

Jul 23, 2022
oceanic whitetip shark Animals

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Once one of the ocean's most widespread predators, this critically endangered shark now teeters on the edge of extinction, yet…

Jul 19, 2022
Thresher sharks are carnivorous and primarily feed on small fish and squid. They use their tails to herd their prey and then strike them with their jaws. Animals

Thresher Shark

One shark has turned its own tail into a lethal weapon so effective it can accidentally injure itself mid-strike, yet…

Jul 17, 2022
The neon tetra gets its coloration from guanine crystals found inside their cells that reflect off of light. Animals

Neon Tetra

One of the world's most popular aquarium fish hides a color-shifting secret that doubles as camouflage, UV protection, and a…

Jul 17, 2022
Pyjama shark Animals

Pyjama Shark

The stripes of the Pyjama Shark give it the appearance of striped pajamas. They are nonetheless distinctive and interesting ocean…

Jul 14, 2022
Megalodon close-up Blog

Discover The Apex Shark Predator That May Have Been The Largest Ever

Sharks are some of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Their sleek bodies, enormous teeth, and predatory instincts make…

Jul 14, 2022
Pacific Sleeper Shark Animals

Pacific Sleeper Shark

Pacific Sleeper Sharks are most commonly found in the North Pacific, on continental shelves and slopes, in Arctic and temperate…

Jul 13, 2022
Bala shark in an aquarium Blog

What Do Bala Sharks Eat?

They are often mistaken for actual sharks, but this is a misconception. Bala sharks are voracious eaters native to the…

Jul 12, 2022
The backs of the Shortfin Mako Shark range from a metallic indigo blue to deep purple while their sides are generally silver. Animals

Shortfin Mako Shark

Before a shortfin mako ever hunts its first meal, it must first survive a ruthless battle against its own siblings…

Jul 11, 2022
Blacknose shark swimming across coral reefs Animals

Blacknose Shark

This small Western Atlantic predator performs a dramatic threat display when cornered yet has never once bitten a human, all…

Jul 11, 2022
Bronze Whaler Shark close-up. The bronze whaler shark is a large fish with a classic shark appearance. Animals

Bronze Whaler Shark

This powerful predator hunts in coordinated packs and carries its young like a mammal, yet its survival now hangs in…

Jul 8, 2022
Dusky shark Animals

Dusky Shark

The dusky shark is one of the largest sharks and has a long, streamlined body. Its back is brownish-gray, and…

Jul 7, 2022
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The 4 Best biOrb Aquariums You Can Buy Today

The biOrb aquariums in this review are small, round, mesmerizing aquariums that can make a stunning addition to your home,…

Jul 1, 2022
Silky shark swimming in the Bahamas Animals

Silky Shark

Once considered too abundant to deplete, this sleek open-ocean hunter now faces a threat it cannot outswim, and the global…

Jun 30, 2022
Kitefin shark jaw skeleton Animals

Kitefin Shark

Deep beneath the ocean's surface lurks a shark with a secret weapon no predator its size should possess, one that…

Jun 30, 2022
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Discover The Ancient Shark Fish With A Buzz Saw Jaw

If you’ve seen the movie Jaws, you know about terrifying sharks. For sharks like the great white, their teeth are…

Jun 25, 2022
Galapagos shark swimming near a school of fish Animals

Galapagos Shark

The Galapagos shark belongs to the family Carcharhinidae and falls under the requiem shark group. They give live birth and…

Jun 23, 2022
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World’s Largest Freshwater Fish Captured: The Size of a Grizzly Bear!

There are around 30 species of giant freshwater fish in the world. But the world’s largest freshwater fish ever captured…

Jun 23, 2022
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50X Bigger than a Great White? Just How Big was Megalodon?

Carcharodon carcharias. Carcharodon megalodon. These are the scientific names of some of the most incredible predators to ever swim in…

Jun 10, 2022
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The Top Aquaponics Fish Tanks

Aquaponics is becoming increasingly popular amongst aquarists who want to combine their love for fish and plants. By using aquaponics,…

Jun 9, 2022
A small school of minnows Reviews

The Best Minnows for Your Pond

Minnows are one of the most popular fish to stock in a pond aside from Koi. These are small freshwater…

Jun 7, 2022
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The Best (Unique) Aquarium Decorations

If you are looking to add life to your aquarium to create a theme or add liveliness, then you might…

Jun 6, 2022
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Where are Great Whites Today: 3 Spots They’ve Been Spotted off North Carolina

Great white sharks in North Carolina are among the most misunderstood animals on our planet. These apex predators are integral…

May 30, 2022
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The #1 Wave Maker for Your Aquarium

In nature, fish feel the water moving all around them. Swimming against the current helps them build strength. Circulating water…

May 14, 2022
A masked angelfish Animals

Masked Angelfish

The masked angelfish is a type of marine fish. It is a ray-finned fish, endemic to the coastal reefs around…

May 1, 2022
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The 2 Best Aquariums in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has always been a critical state in America, the backbone of the industrial revolution and home to handmade Amish…

Apr 29, 2022
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The 3 Best Aquariums in Oregon

Located in the west of the United States, Oregon is a beautiful and lush wonderland- but what are some of…

Apr 29, 2022
Wrought Iron Butterflyfish (Chaetodon daedalma) in display tank Tokyo, Japan. The reason that this species of butterfly fish has its name is the metallic black color of its body. Animals

Wrought Iron Butterflyfish

The wrought iron butterflyfish stands out from other butterflyfish species because it isn’t nearly as colorful. Instead, its notable metallic…

Apr 29, 2022
Rainfordia opercularis1 Animals

Australian Flathead Perch

The Australian flathead perch, also known as Rainfordia or Rainford’s perch, are small reef fishes from northern Australia. They are…

Apr 27, 2022
The Peppermint Angelfish's unique colors make it look like the candy for which it is named. Animals

Peppermint Angelfish

Few fish on Earth are as elusive and expensive as this candy-striped deep-sea dweller, which hides in ocean caves so…

Apr 27, 2022
Polka Dot Stingrays have uniformly black scales, although the underbelly is usually a lighter brown. Animals

Polka Dot Stingray

Hidden in the murky depths of a single Brazilian river, this venomous, polka-dotted predator lives a secretive double life that…

Apr 27, 2022
An Atlantic salmon leaps upstream to reach its spawning grounds Animals

Atlantic Salmon

The Atlantic salmon is a ray-finned fish species and the third largest fish in the family Salmonidae, after the Pacific…

Apr 25, 2022
Most Expensive Fish: Neptune Grouper Animals

Neptune Grouper

Catching one alive requires a submarine, careful decompression at every depth interval, and a lot of luck, which is part…

Apr 25, 2022

Bladefin Basslet

The little bladefin basslet may remind you of a round-tail guppy, and they do have many things in common. Unlike…

Apr 25, 2022
Sailfin sculpin fish close up. Sculpins are able to breathe through their skins using a method called cutaneous respiration. Animals

Sculpin

The sculpin fish belongs to the Cottidae family, which consists of 110 species. Some live in freshwater while others live…

Apr 25, 2022
Platinum Arowana Animals

Platinum Arowana

Whatever type of arowana it is, this fish is prized for its extreme rarity and its breathtaking beauty. For some…

Apr 25, 2022
Batfish Animals

Batfish

The batfish family is perhaps among the most unusual-looking fish in the world. With their round or arrow-shaped heads and…

Apr 24, 2022
Rainbow Shark Animals

Rainbow Shark

The rainbow shark is not really a shark at all, but rather a small bony fish. They go by many…

Apr 24, 2022
devil catfish in the pond Animals

Goonch Catfish

The goonch catfish, or giant devil catfish, is one of the most fierce freshwater fish. This fish has no natural…

Apr 24, 2022
Snook swimming in Florida waters Animals

Snook Fish

Florida protects this fish so fiercely it cannot be sold commercially, yet anglers chase it by the millions every year.…

Apr 24, 2022
Alaskan Pollock Animals

Alaskan Pollock

The Alaskan Pollock lives in the North Pacific and the Arctic Ocean and is the national fish of Korea, where…

Apr 24, 2022
whiting Animals

Whiting

Whiting fish is a term that refers to several ray-finned fishes, all of which are in the class Actinopterygii. However,…

Apr 24, 2022
Golden Dragon swimming in the aquarium. Animals

Asian Arowana

The name dragonfish comes from its unique appearance, including the massive scales, bright lustrous colors, and the graceful movements through…

Apr 24, 2022
The goliath tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath) is a very large African predatory freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. It is found in the Congo River Basin and Lake Tanganyika. Animals

Goliath Tigerfish

African tribespeople call it a demon fish, and one look at its teeth explains why. This freshwater giant from the…

Apr 24, 2022
Head shot of a blue-eyed pleco on the bottom of an aquarium Animals

Blue Eyed Pleco

The large size makes it quite a sight to see in any home aquarium, where it has been consistently included…

Apr 24, 2022
A Red-lipped Batfish off the coast of the Galapagos Islands. The most distinctive feature of the fish are the bright-red lips. Animals

Red-Lipped Batfish

Two of the challenges of life for a fish, or any other life form, are to find food and, once…

Apr 23, 2022
Steelhead trout swimming Animals

Steelhead Salmon

It starts as a humble stream dweller and transforms into a silver ocean giant, then fights its way back hundreds…

Apr 22, 2022
A wahoo fish being caught by a fisherman Animals

Wahoo Fish

While a member of the Scombridae family, the wahoo fish is neither a tuna nor a mackerel nor a bonito.…

Apr 22, 2022
Closeup view of a palette surgeonfish Animals

Surgeonfish

Those jewel-bright colors hiding among the coral reefs come with a built-in weapon sharp enough to send a careless diver…

Apr 22, 2022
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The Best Goldfish Tanks

A goldfish is a great easy, low-maintenance pet. One of the most important things that you need to do is…

Apr 22, 2022
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