Neon Tetras Neon Tetras are found in tropical freshwater rivers and streams in South America and inhabits slightly acidic waters with the temperature below 25 degrees centigrade. They are small schooling fish and known for the crowning glory of the home aquariums. They have smaller lives in captivity while they may live for longer span in natural conditions. They are fragile as drastic changes in their surroundings may damage their health, often the harm is so much that it eventually results in their death. Neon Tetra is one of the most readily available and attractive fish for the aquarium located at the offices, homes and living places. The scientific name…

Molly Fish/ Mollies Mollies are one of the most commonly kept fish among the fish aquarist. The Scientific name of Molly is Pocilia latipinna/Poecilia sphenops. They are considered as one of the coolest fish to be kept in the aquarium. Because of diversity in the beautiful colors i.e. black, yellow, orange, white etc. they are popular among the people who love to keep fish. Mollies are small in size and tropical fish known as short finned molly or common molly. They originate from Central and South America and found in fresh water streams, coastal brackish and marine water of Mexico. The native species of mollies have dull silvery color. Molly…

Oscar fish can be found anywhere in the Amazon River Basin. It is a South American species belonging to the cichlid family and native to countries like Peru, Columbia, Brazil and Ecuador. They are also known as Velvet cichlid, Walnut Cichlid or Peacock Cichlid. Their scientific name is Astronotus ocellatus. Oscars are fresh water fish and typically live in low-flow, slow-moving white water. If there is the greenery, plants and branches in the water then it serve as the best hiding place from predators. They are well known among hobbyist for their intelligence as they have the ability to recognize their owner and may learn tricks. They are popular as…