Cyprinids

What is a barb? A sharp, pointed projection, or a non-phylogenetic grouping of fork-tailed, energetic, and easy-to-care-for cyprinids? Read More »

Resilience is a term used to describe the ability of an ecosystem to “bounce back” from perterbance... Read More »

Happy Valentine’s weekend aquarists! We hope you’re stuffed full of heart-shaped candies in the candlelight with the smell of roses in the air, but what if... Read More »

Friday fun quiz!: What region of the world is home to 5 major river systems and the oldest rainforest (70 million years!)? Read More »

According to The Nation, one third of marriages in the United States began online. While that “statistic” seems ludicrous... Read More »

It’s no secret many of the most unique and beautiful freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby originate from the diverse habitats of... Read More »

Do you know what you were doing at midnight on July 21st, 2007? Many of us were probably doing the same thing... Read More »

March 17th marks the death date of a very important figure in Irish culture... Read More »

How was your first week of the New Year? No, we haven’t lost time... Read More »

Considered holy in the Hindu religion, rivers are important in Indian culture... Read More »

Bordering 6 major countries in Southeast Asia is the River Mekong. Stretching 4,350 km, it is ranked 12th largest river in the world, and the 7th largest in Asia. With such an unassuming ranking, you might be surprised to hear... Read More »

Slinking from dark hiding places to sift tasty tidbits from bottom substrate of the fast-flowing, clear-water streams of Asia is a family of long-time aquarium favorites... Read More »