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Catfish belong to the bony fish order Siluriformes. The name catfish refers to the long barbels - which is a fleshy filament growing from the mouth or snout of a fish - these are present about the mouth of the catfish and resembles cat whiskers. Most species of catfish do not have scales like the typical fish, albeit some species are covered with heavy plates of hard, armored skin. Catfish tend to be strong and a few of the species survive for some time when they are out of the water, this is because their skin is kept moist by an outer layer of mucus. All catfishes have at least one pair of barbels, mainly on their upper jaw; they may also have a pair on the snout and additional pairs on the chin.  Today catfishes constitute 35 families spread out about nearly 2,900 species. The majority of species populate in freshwater, but a scarce number of them, belonging to the Ariidae and Plotosidae families, are marine. Catfishes are generally bottom dwellers, that is they live and feed on...

The Betta Fish, Also known as Siamese fighting fish are one of the famous pet fish found in the aquariums. These are natives of the Mekong basin in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. They were found in rice paddies, drainage ditches, and floodplains. The males come in vibrant colors. They have several variants of tail shapes. They are referred to as Siamese fighting fish because the male ones have extreme aggressiveness towards their kind, so its better not to keep them in the same tanks will lead to the death of one of them. Female ones also should not be in the same tank as they become territorial and it is not advised to keep both males and females in the same tank, except for breeding for a short time. These are sensitive but have a unique ability to breathe oxygen directly from the air and also to intake oxygen through its gills and can survive without water for a short period. This explains the reason why they can sustain itself in stagnant.   they can live singly in a “c...

               Guppies are a beautiful and relatively cheaper fish! This fish brings a lot of colors in your aquarium together.it was discovered in 1886 they have been bred selectively quite extensively due to which you will find a ton of colors and patterns in these fish.  It lives for about 2 years, and it can grow between half an inch to 2 inches long. It is an omnivorous fish and has both plant and meat-based diets. This fish requires a minimum of 5-gallon tank space, and the tank should have freshwater plants and supporting substrates. Guppies have over 300 types. They were named after John Robert Lechmereguppy who discovered them in 1886. This fish is also called the millions fish as it has an amazing breeding rate. They are also called the rainbow fish because you can find all types of colors in these fish just like a rainbow. It is also used for mosquito population control as it loves to eat mosquito larvae. Guppies like to stay in a ...

                                           The goldfish on record lived till was 43 years old. But most of the goldfish didn't even live a quarter that long. Most goldfish don't survive past their fifth year, and that's a major problem.  The usual culprit behind your goldfish's untimely demise is their waste. this waste contains toxins like ammonia that can burn gills and even damage their brain. In the wild, this isn't an issue. Freshwater lakes and ponds are home to armies of bacteria that break it down into less harmful chemicals. But in your home tank, there are no bacteria to be found. You have to bring it, and that's where a lot of goldfish owners slip up because you can't just buy a fish the same day you get your tank. The growing bacteria process takes patience. First, you'll need to remove chlorine from your tank water using a conditioner. Chlorinated tap water is...

                                                       T he  Swordtail fish ( Xiphophorus hellerii)   is one of the popular aquarium fishes and is recognized by their extension in the lower part of the tail which resembles a sword. They are supposed to be kept with their own species. you easily identify the sexes as the male have long sword-like extension. They are most likely peaceful in nature as long as you have an exceptionally large tank. Mostly males should be kept with two or more females.   Habitat:  They are known for their tolerance towards different conditions. These fishes were found in the mid 18th century in Central and the North Americas. They are likely to be found in flowing streams with dense vegetation. Nowadays because of their ability to breed variant colors have made them to be found almost everywhere. ...