The best types of fish for first-time owners are fuss-free, easy to maintain, and hardy. Packed full of color, character, and ...

A few streams on the Cumberland Plateau northeast of Chattanooga are the only places where a small freshwater fish called the laurel dace lives in the wild, so when drought struck the Southeast last ...

A recent scientific study takes a look at the intriguing ability of male Japanese pufferfish. The incredible fish utilize a ...

Tetras are one of the most popular and diverse types of freshwater aquarium fish. With more than 150 unique types of tetra fish of varying colors, shapes, and sizes, they make a great addition to any ...

Whether you’re an experienced aquarium keeper or a total novice, one of the first decisions about any freshwater setup will be about the types of aquarium fish you select. Thankfully, this list will ...

The world of freshwater aquariums is like having a living rainbow in your home. Imagine walking into your living room and being greeted by fish that display colors so vibrant they rival tropical ...

Learn more about some types of freshwater fish you might want living in your aquarium.

Angelfish possess a beautiful, striking appearance that’s unique from any other aquarium fish, with long, spectacular fins and arrowhead-shaped bodies. As freshwater species of the cichlid family, ...

In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego ...

Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

A UC San Diego study published Tuesday found that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California had parasites capable of infecting humans and causing health problems.

More than 90 percent of popular Southern California freshwater game fish sampled in a new study contained invasive worms capable of infecting humans, scientists warn. The parasites — two species ...