Iridescent shark (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a large freshwater fish that resembles a shark in some way, which if fact is the reason why the fish is called so. In South-East Asia this fish is grown to cook it, but in the USA and Europe this fish is often kept in tanks. Further in the article, you’ll find out how to keep iridescent shark fish, feed it, select tank mates, and breed it.
The Odessa barb (Pethia padamya) is a small, bright and active fish. Unfortunately, it is less spread than other barb species. Earlier it was considered that the Odessa barb was one of Puntius ticto coloring variations (which natural coloring doesn’t have wide red stripe along its body peculiar for this species). This version is quite prevailing in literature on aquarium husbandry. In 2008 Pethia padamya was described as a separate species.
The bumblebee goby (Brachygobius doriae) is a small, bright and peaceful fish which nano tank owners eagerly buy. Further in the article, you’ll find out how to keep bumblebee goby, feed it, select tank mates, and breed it.
The paradise fish (lat. Macropodus opercularis) is undemanding, but blusterous and it can attack its tank mates. This small, but very good looking fish has played a role of paramount importance in popularization of aquarium husbandry all over the world. Paradise fish was one of the first species that were brought to Europe, only goldfishes were the ones that came ahead of it.
