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A deep-bodied mojarra in a marine aquarium Animals

Mojarra

The mojarra is a family of marine fish found all over the tropical regions of the globe. More than 40…

Apr 21, 2022
A black streak along the gum line of the Chinook Salmon gives them the alternate name of blackmouth. Animals

Chinook Salmon

The Chinook salmon is among the most important fish in its region. It is a linchpin of the local ecosystem.…

Apr 21, 2022
Sunfish underwater close up. Mola mola are perhaps the biggest bony fish in the world. Animals

Mola mola (Ocean Sunfish)

The heaviest bony fish on Earth carries over 40 species of parasites on its skin, produces 300 million eggs in…

Apr 21, 2022
European conger hidden in a hole, Mediterranean sea. They are practically blind and hunt primarily by scent. Animals

Conger Eel

Practically blind, capable of surviving hours out of water, and known to bite divers who stray too close, conger eels…

Apr 21, 2022
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Sockeye Salmon

As an anadromous species, sockeye salmon start their lives in freshwater before migrating as far as 1,000 miles downriver to…

Apr 21, 2022
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The Best Aquarium Sand for Your Pet Fish

If you’re new to the aquarium hobby, you may believe that sand is sand. Amazingly, nothing could be further from…

Apr 20, 2022
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Bull Trout

Hidden in the cold, clear rivers of northwestern North America lurks a char that many lifelong anglers never encounter, yet…

Apr 20, 2022
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Stargazer Fish

Buried beneath the sand with only its eyes exposed, this venomous ambush predator can electrocute its prey and repel nearly…

Apr 19, 2022
Goldentail moray eel (Gymnothorax miliaris) underwater in the coral reef of the caribbean Animals

Banana Eel

The Banana Eel is primarily found in the Atlantic Ocean along the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. While…

Apr 19, 2022
Redtail catfish in the aquarium. The fish is a long-whiskered catfish. Animals

Redtail Catfish

Few river fish combine a voracious predator's instincts with such striking, almost tropical coloring, yet this giant of the Amazon…

Apr 18, 2022
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Electric Catfish

Ancient Egyptians gave this fish a title that translates roughly to he who had saved many in the sea, and…

Apr 18, 2022
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Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish)

Few ocean fish combine blazing speed, breathtaking color, and a place on your dinner plate quite like this surface-dwelling powerhouse,…

Apr 18, 2022
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Bluegill

Bluegills are called panfish because their body shape and size make them a perfect fit for a frying pan! They…

Apr 17, 2022
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The Best Fish Background for Your Aquarium

The best fish background for your aquarium serves two primary purposes. For one, it provides you with an aesthetically pleasing…

Apr 17, 2022
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Lumpfish

The lumpfish, also known as the lumpsucker, is a family of marine fish that comes in many different colors, including…

Apr 13, 2022
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Pipefish

The pipefish is a very long, narrow fish with an unusual pipe-shaped mouth. Some move through the water like snakes.…

Apr 13, 2022
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The Best Fish Tank Aquarium Stands

Part of the fun of owning one or two fish (or more) is designing a fish tank that suits their…

Apr 13, 2022
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Fire Eel

Called an eel for its long, thin appearance, a Fire Eel actually isn’t a true eel at all. In fact,…

Apr 12, 2022
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Needlefish

The name of the needlefish comes from its jaws containing numerous sharp teeth and thin, elongated bodies, which resemble those…

Apr 12, 2022
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Blue Catfish

The blue catfish is a ray-finned fish, a species of catfish, and the largest species of all North American catfish.…

Apr 12, 2022
Pacific Football Fish also know as Himantolophus sagamius. The football fish possesses a large, round or oval-shaped body that resembles a football. Animals

Football Fish

Lurking in the darkest depths of the ocean, these rare creatures have a mating strategy so extreme that males sacrifice…

Apr 12, 2022
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The Best Automatic Fish Feeders

There are many priorities you must juggle at once when it comes to keeping healthy fish. Your water needs to…

Apr 11, 2022
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Tire Track Eel

Named for the eerie tread-like markings running down its back, this Southeast Asian eel leads a surprisingly sneaky life, stealing…

Apr 9, 2022
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Halibut

The world's largest flatfish lurks at the bottom of cold northern oceans, sits at the top of its food chain,…

Apr 6, 2022
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The Best Aquatic Plant Fertilizers

Taking care of aquatic plants is a careful balancing act – even if you can’t see it. Aquatic plants need…

Apr 6, 2022
Closeup shot of Cobia fish opening it's mouth. The Cobia has a depressed, broad head and a lower jaw that juts out past the top jaw. Animals

Cobia Fish

With its cylindrical body and elegant fins, the cobia is one of the more attractive gamefish. Large, the fish is…

Apr 6, 2022
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Pet Fish Guide: What You Need To Know

For many people, their first pet was a fish. Indeed, it was probably a goldfish, kept by itself in a…

Apr 6, 2022
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Pet Betta Fish Guide: What You Need to Know

Before Buying a Pet Betta Fish Betta fish also called bettas, are colorful, low-maintenance pets perfect for people who are…

Apr 5, 2022
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The Best Betta Fish Tanks

Bettas are colorful, brilliant fish that are easy to handle and make excellent starter pets. Most people believe that bettas…

Apr 4, 2022
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The Best Aquarium Cabinets

The beauty of an aquarium is what makes this hobby so interesting, but did you know that an aquarium cabinet…

Mar 30, 2022
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Viper Shark (dogfish)

Discovered by accident off the coast of Japan in 1986, this fang-toothed deep-sea predator has baffled marine biologists ever since,…

Mar 22, 2022
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Trout

The name trout refers to a type of freshwater fish that lives in cold rivers and lakes all over the…

Mar 22, 2022
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The Best Flake Food For Fish: Reviewed and Ranked

Are you the owner of an aquarium, or do you have a fish for a pet? Having aquarium fish as…

Mar 13, 2022
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What Do Glofish Eat?

GloFish are a species of glowing fish originally created to identify polluted waterways. The ornamental pet market is now their…

Mar 10, 2022
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Lizardfish

The lizardfish family comprises around 57 different species (the most common of which are probably the inshore and brushtooth lizardfish)…

Mar 10, 2022
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Escolar

Chefs rave about this deep-sea fish as the finest, most buttery protein they have ever tasted, yet several countries have…

Mar 7, 2022
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Grass Carp

Introduced into 35 American states to devour unwanted aquatic weeds, this torpedo-shaped fish can consume up to three times its…

Mar 5, 2022
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Lawnmower Blenny

This tiny reef fish pulls off a trick most aquarium owners never expect, and its strangest talent has nothing to…

Mar 5, 2022
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Parrotfish

These reef fish produce the very sand beneath your feet, change sex on demand, and spin themselves a nightly sleeping…

Mar 5, 2022
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Keta Salmon

Call it the keta, chum, dog, or silverbrite salmon, this medium-sized member of the Salmonidae family isn’t as majestic as…

Mar 4, 2022
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Freshwater Eel

It lives its entire adult life in rivers and streams, yet something compels it to make one final, fatal journey…

Mar 3, 2022
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Grouper Fish

Some groupers start life as females, team up with moray eels to hunt, and can swallow prey the size of…

Mar 3, 2022
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Crucian Carp

This freshwater fish can survive being frozen solid, reshape its own body to outwit predators, and outlive most household pets…

Mar 3, 2022
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Danio

Danios make a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists due to their hardy nature. Danios come in many types and colors,…

Mar 2, 2022
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Freshwater Jellyfish

Many people might be shocked to learn that the tiny, harmless Craspedacusta sowerbyi, a hydromedusan jellyfish, is the most commonly…

Mar 1, 2022
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Wels Catfish

It haunts the murky bottoms of European rivers, grows large enough to swallow a duck whole, and thrives in the…

Mar 1, 2022
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Boxfish

It’s easy to see how a boxfish got its name. Its body is shaped like a small box! These are…

Mar 1, 2022
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Ribbon Eel

Born male, capable of switching sexes, and dressed in colors that shift from jet black to vivid blue, this reef-dwelling…

Mar 1, 2022
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Lake Sturgeon

Also called the rock sturgeon, this strange-looking, laid-back, long-lived fish hasn’t changed much since the Pleistocene epoch. Its body sports…

Feb 25, 2022
Telescope Fish, Gigantura chuni, model at the Natural History Museum in London, England. These animals have protruding eyes with small glass shields. Animals

Telescopefishes (Giganturids)

Living deep below the surface and away from natural light, these fish live in dark waters. To compensate, Mother Nature…

Feb 9, 2022
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