Both new and experienced pet fish owners often fret about finding a healthy species to introduce to their aquarium. But, how do you even measure the health of one species against the others? And is ...

If you're in the throes of setting up a home aquarium, you may be curious about the types of freshwater fish you can keep as a pet. Often the first fish that springs to mind is a goldfish, but there ...

The best types of fish for first-time owners are fuss-free, easy to maintain, and hardy. But just because they might be a dream to look after, it doesn’t mean they’re dull. In fact, many of the ...

Fish are often considered a low-maintenance pet option for children or busy adults. That’s not necessarily the truth, according to experts. “Pet fish require just as much work as any other pet,” says ...

Otocinclus Catfish are small algae eaters that thrive in groups. They are highly peaceful and help control algae growth in a community tank. They require a well-established aquarium with plenty of ...

Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular ...

Scientists caught an “armored” river creature with a maze-like pattern, a popular aquarium pet, in Brazil and discovered a new species. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto In a river of northeastern Brazil ...