Fish Species Care
Archive | Fish Species Care
Fresh Water Fish Care
Keeping freshwater fish indoors is a practice that has evolved over the last two thousand years. In the ancient Roman Empire, the first freshwater fish to be brought indoors were sea barbells.
Puffer Fish Care
11. October 2009
Puffer fish have long been regarded as one of the more exotic and unique species of fish that are sometimes kept in home aquariums. The history of the pufferfish’s discovery is fairly easy to trace, namely due to this fish’s unique appearance.
Archer Fish Care
11. October 2009
The archerfish is actually part of a family of fish that are known for preying on land based insects. There are seven different species of the genus Toxetes, which is the technically name for the Archerfish family. Archerfish can reside in salt water, fresh water and brakish water.
Angelfish Care
11. October 2009
Angelfish of the freshwater variety are currently very popular for aquarium owners, due to their dramatic appearance. However, angelfish were only domesticated recently for use in home aquariums.
Clownfish Care
11. October 2009
Clownfish are native to both the Pacific and Indian ocean, as well as many areas that host warmer ocean waters. Depending on the species, clownfish can be either extremely common or fairly rare.
Salt Water Fish Care
11. October 2009
Caring for salt water fish and other ocean organisms actually dates back to ancient Roman history. Romans used to keep Venetian glass jars filled with anemones, though these were often kept outdoors.
Koi Fish Care
11. October 2009
The koi fish is technically referred to as an ornamental variation of carp, sometimes referred to with the term ‘nishikigoi’ (brocaded carp). The koi fish was first developed in Japan, from a variation of the common carp.
Discus Fish Care
11. October 2009
Discus fish are native to Brazil, though have become a favorite among many home aquarium owners. In the year 1840, Dr. Johann Jacob Heckel wrote about a certain type of discus fish that was native to the Rio Negro area of central Brazil.
Goldfish Care
11. October 2009
Goldfish are currently the most popular type of fish kept by home aquarium owners. Goldfish are relatively inexpensive, being available at virtually every pet care store. However, this was not always the case. The history of the goldfish actually dates back to over 1,000 years ago, when Prussian carp in Asia began to be domesticated for home keeping.
Betta Fish Care
10. October 2009
The betta fish is currently one of the most frequently purchased fish for home aquariums, though this was not always the case. Today’s vibrantly colored betta fish are quite different from their dull brown ancestors.
11. October 2009