If you’ve ever wondered what true dedication looks like in the animal world, you don’t have to look further than the Discus fish. These beautiful, brightly colored fish are famous not only for their ...
Few fish are famed for their parenting skills. Most species leave their freshly hatched fry to fend for themselves, but not discus fish. Jonathan Buckley from the University of Plymouth, UK, explains ...
Cardinal tetras are famous for their glowing blue and bright red stripes that run across their bodies. People often mix them up with neon tetras, but cardinal tetras have a bright red line that goes ...
Aquariums are becoming a favourite home hobby, and many people are amazed to learn that some fish can live for decades with the right care. Clean water, enough space and proper food can help certain ...
Most fish abandon their young at hatching, but not discus fish. Researchers have discovered that discus fish parent like mammalian mothers. Not only do the parents feed their young from mucus secreted ...