If you're in the throes of setting up a home aquarium, you may be curious about the types of freshwater fish you can keep as a pet. Often the first fish that springs to mind is a goldfish, but there ...

It may shock some people to learn that goldfish can live twice as long as a dog. They’re just one of several fish species that can enjoy very long lives. This can be a blessing for owners who want to ...

Pet ownership is a bond that can last a lifetime and studies proved caring for a small being can improve one's mental health, but not every pet is suitable for everyone. Preparing to adopt or buy a ...

Koch said the KDWP has received confirmed reports of armored catfish, a South American fish, appearing in Kansas that are popular in the aquarium trade. Oscar fish have also been found and collected ...

Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular ...

Fish are often considered a low-maintenance pet option for children or busy adults. That’s not necessarily the truth, according to experts. “Pet fish require just as much work as any other pet,” says ...

Scientists caught an “armored” river creature with a maze-like pattern, a popular aquarium pet, in Brazil and discovered a new species. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto In a river of northeastern Brazil ...

In a river of northeastern Brazil, an “armored” creature with “large” eyes paused to rest against a rock. The maze-like pattern that helped camouflage it in the wild also made it a popular aquarium ...