The zebra danios is an excellent breed to acquire if you are just starting as a fish owner. They don’t require a lot of care and just need a 10-gallon freshwater tank. They can grow to be 2 - 2. ...

If you have other fish species in the tank, make sure you've got about 1 gallon of water for every inch of fish. Zebra Danio Lifespan In the wild, zebra danios seem to live about a year.

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

Though often overlooked, freshwater systems—such as lakes and rivers—produce or influence (through riverine nutrients into estuaries) more than half of all fish consumed globally.

Setting up a home aquarium can be a rewarding experience, but one of the first and most crucial decisions you'll need to make ...

Swallowing freshwater could throw off the balance in a freshwater fish’s body. Why do saltwater fish swallow saltwater? Saltwater fish swallow water for the opposite reason freshwater expel it.

The first post summarized data and research showing that rivers and other freshwater systems produce—or strongly influence—well over half of all global fish production. All from less than 1% ...

In this cross-journal Collection, we highlight papers that help deepen our ecological understanding of freshwater ecosystems and the threats they face from global change.

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps ...

Zebrafish, aka Danio Rerio or "zebra danios" are a variety of minnow named for their striking black-and-white striped bodies. These fish are widely regarded as great starter pets for their cute ...

For years, Heinz Machacek has kept records of big freshwater fish on his website. Here are some of the largest freshwater fish that swim. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field & Stream Stories ...