Dr. Ben Rosenbloom, an aquatic vet and owner of Wet Pet Vet in New York City, agrees, saying that fish are not a light commitment, and shouldn’t be purchased on a whim. If you want to start an ...

Divers spotted the patterned animal and recognized it as a popular aquarium pet. It also turned out to be a new species. Scientists visited the Xingu River several times between 2004 and 2017 to ...

A new study published in the Journal of Animal Welfare shows the typical housing conditions for Siamese fighting fish—one of the world's most popular pets—may cause them significant harm.

Scientists have found Siamese fighting fish are typically kept in containers just one-quarter the size they need to thrive, ...

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 ...

When trying to determine if your pet fish is thriving ... Fish also need ample space to move, and if you’re adding new residents to the tank, you may need to consider getting a bigger tank.