Bristlenose Pleco
Bristlenose Plecos are hardy, algae-grazing catfish from South America. Peaceful and nocturnal, they thrive in planted tanks with driftwood, caves, and stable water conditions. Ideal for community aquariums with small, non-aggressive tank mates.
Oto Catfish
Otocinclus are peaceful, social algae grazers from South America. Best kept in groups, they thrive in planted tanks with soft water, gentle flow, and stable conditions. Ideal for community aquariums with small, non-aggressive species.
Elephant Nose Fish
Gnathonemus petersii requires a large, dimly lit tank with soft sand, high oxygen, and gentle filtration. Provide driftwood, caves, and protein-rich live or frozen foods. Avoid tank mates that compete or interfere with its electrosensory navigation.
Apistogramma
Apistogramma cacatuoides thrives in soft, slightly acidic water with sand substrate, leaf litter, and multiple caves. Provide gentle flow, stable tropical temperatures, and visual barriers to support natural behavior, reduce stress, and encourage breeding.
Asian Stone Catfish
Asian Stone Catfish (Hara jerdoni) care guide — Explore the quiet charm of this cryptic nano catfish from India and Bangladesh. Learn how to create a leaf-litter aquascape with cool, oxygen-rich water, ideal tank mates, nocturnal feeding strategies, and tips for breeding success in low-light, species-focused setups.
Hillstream Loach
Reticulated Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata) care guide — Discover how to create a high-flow, cool-water setup for this peaceful algae grazer. Learn ideal tank conditions, compatible species, and care tips for its unique suction-cup behavior and long lifespan.
Kuhli Loach
Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) care guide — Explore the essentials of caring for this peaceful, eel-like bottom dweller. Learn ideal tank setup, water parameters, compatible tank mates, and health tips to support their shy, social nature in planted community aquariums.
Bronze Corydoras
Bronze Corydoras are peaceful, bottom-dwelling shoalers that thrive in groups of six or more. This care-first guide covers ideal tank sizes, compatible tank mates, water parameters, and behavioral needs to help aquarists create a safe, enriching environment for Corydoras aeneus.