The Redear Sunfish or Lepomis microlophus is a freshwater fish found in the Souteastern United States. This panfish is often confused with the Bluegill, but is usually a bit larger with a slightly different coloration. The males of this species will have a red edge on their operculum while the female has an orange edge. The operculum is the bony part of the fish that covers the gills. You can
The Common Roach or Rutilus rutilus is a freshwater fish that is found in many places in Western Asia and Europe. From the Cyprinidae family, these fish are not very large, only growing to about 18 inches (45cm). These fish can also survive in brackish waters and can be identified by their red fins. Their bodies are generally silver with a white underbelly. As this fish grows it tends to
The Sacramento perch or Archoplites interruptus is a freshwater fish from the Sunfish family Centrarchidae and is found in many of the western states in America including California, Oregon and Nevada. The habitat of the Sacramento Perch often consists of lakes and slow moving rivers with heavy vegetation. They are often caught and considered to be quite delicious when prepared correctly.
The Black Bullhead or Ameiurus melas is a species of Catfish that is found in many places in North America including The Great Lakes, Ontario, New York, Arizona and California just to name a few. This species of freshwater fish goes by a few different names depending on where you are including Horned Pout, Yellow Belly Bullhead and the Black Catfish.
Despite its name, this fish is actually
The Black African Knifefish or Xenomystus nigri is an odd looking fish with no dorsal or caudal fins. Instead, like other species of Knifefish they have an elongated anal fin that they use to maneuver around. They have a long slender bodies that can reach lengths of about 12″ (30cm). As their name states they are gray, black or brown in coloration with a knife shaped body. You can check out
The Skunk Catfish or Corydoras arcuatus is a hardy scavenger that is often kept in a freshwater aquarium. Also known as the Arched Catfish, and the Skunk Cory, this species originated in the Amazon river basin in places like Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.
Skunk Catfish have a series of bony plates instead of scales, much like Sturgeon. They are small, only reaching length of about 2″ maximum.
The Skunk Catfish or Corydoras arcuatus is a hardy scavenger that is often kept in a freshwater aquarium. Also known as the Arched Catfish, and the Skunk Cory, this species originated in the Amazon river basin in places like Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.
Skunk Catfish have a series of bony plates instead of scales, much like Sturgeon. They are small, only reaching length of about 2″ maximum.
The Smallmouth Buffalo or Ictiobus bubalus is one of the largest sucker fish in the entire world growing to about 36″ in length maximum and weighing in at an impressive 82lbs! The only sucker fish that can grow bigger is its close relative the Bigmouth Buffalo. These freshwater fish look similar, but you can always tell them apart by their mouths. The mouth of the Smallmouth Buffalo is facing
The Butterfly Peacock Bass or Cichla ocellaris is a freshwater fish that is considered to be one of the strongest pound for pound fighters in the world. Like the Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, these fish strike hard and have a never say die attitude! Despite their name these fish are actually Cichlids, not Bass, and are just one of the several species of Peacock Bass.
Also known as the
The Glass Knifefish or Eigenmannia virescens is clear freshwater fish that originated from South America. Even though these fish can grow to about 1-1/2′ long, they are still kept in large aquariums. One over 100 gallons is recommended with the following water conditions, 73-82° F, KH 2-15 and pH 6.0-7.0. These fish lack dorsal fins and are quite the sight to be seen when swimming. You can