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4-Bar Datnoid (Datnioides microlepis) Care Guide

Overview The 4-bar datnoid (Datnioides microlepis) is a striking and popular freshwater fish native to the rivers and lakes of Southeast Asia. This species is known for its distinctive four vertical bars that run across its body, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. The 4-bar datnoid is a carnivorous fish that can grow up […]

Florida Gar Care Guide

Florida Gars are ancient, needle-jawed predatory fish with dinosaur-scale armour. Learn how to care for these fascinating but demanding fish.

Bichir Care Guide (Polypterus)

Polypterus mokelembembe

How to keep Polypterus (Bichirs) — ancient air-breathing fish that are surprisingly hardy, fascinating to watch and compatible with many large tank setups.

Royal Pleco Care Guide (L190 / L191)

L191 pleco - XL - MTF Aquatics UK

A detailed guide to keeping Royal Plecos (Panaque sp.) — wood-eating armoured catfish that are impressive, long-lived and demanding in their dietary requirements.

Red Florida Gar Care Guide

2x Red Florida Gar – 9-10” - MTF Aquatics UK

How to keep the spectacular Red Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) — a living fossil that thrives in large, well-filtered aquariums.

Pike Cichlid Care Guide

Red Atabapo Pike Cichlid – 13" - MTF Aquatics UK

Pike cichlids are stunning, aggressive South American predators. This guide covers housing, feeding and managing the territorial behaviour of Crenicichla species.

Peacock Bass Care Guide

Short Body Kelberi Peacock Bass - MTF Aquatics UK

Peacock Bass (Cichla sp.) are powerful, fast-growing South American cichlids prized for their size and colour. Learn how to care for Kelberi and other Cichla species.

Bichir (Polypterus) Care Guide

Several freshwater fish with varied patterns swimming among plants and logs underwater

How to keep Polypterus bichirs — ancient, armoured African fish that breathe air and make fascinating, long-lived aquarium inhabitants.

Uaru Cichlid Care Guide

Panda Uaru Cichlid – Uaru fernandezyepezi - MTF Aquatics UK

Uaru cichlids are peaceful, plant-eating South American cichlids that do best in groups. A full guide to water conditions, diet and the unique needs of Uaru fernandezyepezi.