Rainbow shark (lat. Epalzeorhynchos frenatus) is as popular as its very close relative – red-tailed black shark. Despite its common name, the rainbow shark is not a true shark but rather a type of freshwater fish. As for their care, behavior and compatibility these fishes are very much alike, though there are some nuances and you will find out about them from our article.
Ancistrus is one of the most spread species in the family Loricariidae, it’s a very popular tank fish, in the aquarium trade where they are known as bushynose or bristlenose catfish. Both beginners and experienced aquarists know about it and keep it. Bristlenose pleco has caught such close interest due to its features: the fish is called a “tank cleaner”, it’s easy in care, its behavior is quite extraordinary, its cupule-mouth structure makes it remarkably different from a number of other fishes.
Kribensis (lat. Pelvicachromis pulcher) is a bright dwarf cichlid which is not very demanding as for its tank conditions. From Latin «Pelva» means «abdomen», «chromis» – is a color and «pulcher» means beautiful, so all these words describe the fish completely. Especially when spawning the fish abdomen glitters and it becomes cherry colored.
Otocinclus (lat. Macrotocinclus affinis) is a small and not bright catfish – however, it’s one of the most efficient algae eaters in a tank. That catfish together with Amano shrimp are able to keep you tank and all plants in it clean and tidy.
