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"Where the fish come first"! We are the largest freshwater fish retailer in the Pacific Northwest.

06/17/2024

Carassius auratus "Calico Moor"

06/17/2024

Trichogaster chuna "Fire Honey Dwarf Gourami"

06/15/2024

Apistogramma nijsseni

06/14/2024

Aplocheilus panchax "Panchax Killi" "Thailand"

06/13/2024

Did you guess yesterday’s mystery fish? It is Inlecypris auropurpureus “Lake Inle Danio”. If you got it right, give yourself a round of applause; if not, there’s always next week.

Here are some fun facts about this exotic little fish!

Named for their waters of origin, Inlecypris auropurpureus or the “Lake Inle Danio”, is in fact from Lake Inle in Myanmar. They are gorgeous, slender Danios with shiny purple bodies striped in orange and black over their 3 inch length. Generally Danios like flowing water, lots of swimming space, and thrive in planted tanks or rockier hillstream environs. They are social and need to be maintained in large groups, and are peaceful enough to be kept alongside other Asian community species like Rasboras, Loaches, Barbs, peaceful Catfish, and others. Since Danios tend to be boisterous and enjoy friendly competition they shouldn’t be mixed with overly timid species. Many Danios feed primarily on small invertebrates in the wild, but are easily fed in captivity. They’ll be happiest with regular live and frozen offerings, but they’ll also go for high-quality flake and granules. Danios need a little green too, so some algae or spirulina is occasionally recommended. Since this species is restricted and adapted to a small range, they have more narrow acceptable water parameters and temperatures should be kept between 68 and 76°F with a pH between 7.0 and 8.0.

06/12/2024

It’s time again for another round of What Fish Wednesday. See if you can guess the fish from the image provided, and tomorrow we will post a picture of the entire fish, what type of fish it is, and some fun facts. Good luck and happy guessing!

06/11/2024

Rasbora sarawakensis "Sarawak Rasbora"

06/10/2024

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06/10/2024

Killi fish

06/08/2024

Brochis splendens "Emerald Green Cory"

06/07/2024

Heteropneustes fossilis "Asian Stinging Cat"

06/06/2024

Did you guess yesterday’s mystery fish? It is Kryptopterus vitreolus, “Asian Glass Cat”. If you got it right, give yourself a round of applause; if not, there’s always next week.

Here are some fun facts about this incredible fish!

Dwelling in coastal river basins of peninsular Thailand, Kryptopterus vitreolus “Asian Glass Cat” reach 3 inches in length, but what they lack size, they make up for with their long whiskers and their elusive, translucent bodies. Found in sluggish and backwater habitats, these Catfish thrive in tanks with dim lighting filtered through surface vegetation and dried leaf litter. Other furnishings are up to personal taste, though plentiful hiding places and cover should be provided. These semi-transparent fish are quite peaceful and can be kept alongside other small, easygoing species endemic to Southeast Asia, among others. These community fish should be maintained in conspecific groups of 6 or more. To maintain their alien appearance, these Cats feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates in nature. They should be fed small, dried foods, and daily small, live and/or frozen fare like Artemia, Grindal Worm, and Moina. Tank waters are best maintained with temperatures between 70 and 78°F and pH of 4.0 to 7.5.

06/05/2024

06/04/2024

Betta splendens "Half Moon Double Tail Betta"

06/03/2024

June is Pride month! Celebrate with Wet Spot Tropical Fish!

06/01/2024

Badis assamensis "Spotted Badis"

05/31/2024

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi "Black Ram"

05/30/2024

Did you guess yesterday’s mystery fish? It is Mastacembelus greshoffi "Leopard Spiny Eel". If you got it right give yourself a round of applause; if not, there’s always next week.

Here are some fun facts about this noodly fish!
Sporting the signature spots of another ambush predator, Mastacembelus greshoffi or “Leopard Spiny Eels” are present in the Congo, just like their feline likeness. Reaches up to 14 inches in length, they have light colored bodies and an intricate pattern of dark spots.

Spiny Eels in the family Mastacembelidae are nocturnal and spend daylight hours buried in substrate, emerging to hunt in the evenings, so we’ve found the easiest way to interact with these solitary predators, at least at first, is to feed them under dim lighting or in darkness, preferably later in the day as well. Over time, they can be coaxed out of hiding during the day for foods like chopped mussels, shrimp, earthworms, and conventional live and frozen fare. They will not often abide dried products of any kind, though with patience it is possible to train them to accept these items. Some larger Eel species can be a bit feisty and predacious and are likely to try to eat any fish that can fit in their mouths. While many smaller species are less combative and can be kept successfully in groups, they are still carnivores and care should be taken to ensure potential tankmates can't be swallowed. Possible tank-mates could include large Rasboras, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, or Knifefish, among others. They do best in waters with temperatures of 74 to 82°F, and pH between 7.0 and 8.0.

05/30/2024

05/28/2024

Corydoras trilineatus "Reticulated Julii Cory"

05/24/2024

Thayeria obliqua "Obliqua Penguin Tetra"

05/23/2024

Did you guess yesterday’s mystery fish? It is Polypterus endlicheri "Red Bichir". If you got it right, give yourself a round of applause; if not, there’s always next week.

Here are some fun facts about this striking fish!

Wide head and spiny dorsal rays accentuated by their red saddled patterns, Polypterus endlicheri has adventured its way all over Cameroon, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Chad, the Ivory Coast, Mali, Sudan, Benin, and the Central African Republic. These “Red Bichirs” are widespread throughout rivers, marshy areas, and mangroves in the region. In the wild, this species can reach up to a lengthy 30 inches, though this size is rarely achieved in aquaria and can take many years to achieve.

Large and predacious, Bichirs don’t always play well with others and in nature are ambush predators and scavengers, with certain species more likely to eat tankmates than others. When provided enough space, however, they can be maintained alongside large African Characids, African Butterflyfish, Knife Fish, or Catfish for smaller species, with large, peaceful tankmates recommended for larger growing Bichirs. These can be cannibalistic, so individuals kept together should be of similar size. Nocturnal feeders in the wild, many relish insects and crustaceans and are not obligatory fish eaters. In captivity, you can encourage your Bichirs to adapt to a daytime feeding schedule when provided with delicious morsels like bloodworms, brine shrimp, earthworm, mussels, and the like. They may be timid about eating to start, especially when maintained alongside competitors, but this can be mitigated by feeding right before or after lights out.

Bichirs are well-adapted to living in deteriorating water conditions, though due to their large size and eating habits, they make quite a bit of a mess. Weekly water changes of 30-50% are highly encouraged. Natural habitats characterized by warm, soft waters, tanks should be maintained with temperatures of 74 to 82°F and pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

05/21/2024

Symphysodon aequifasciatus "Snow White Discus"

05/21/2024

Hyphessobrycon amandae "Ember Tetra"

05/16/2024

Did you guess yesterday’s mystery fish? It is Neolamprologus splendens “Helianthus”. If you got it right, give yourself a round of applause; if not, there’s always next week.

Here are some fun facts about this vibrant little fish!

Neolamprologus splendens, “Helianthus” shine through the crevices of the rocks they dwell in. Reaching up to 4 inches, they have coral-colored bodies flecked in bright yellow and a dark cheek spot. Like many of their genus, they breed in crevices and exhibit biparental care, sometimes rearing multiple spawns at the same time. Males are slightly aggressive with one another, but pairs are easily maintained, and groups can work out a nice dynamic in large setups that rarely end in injury. Otherwise they get along nicely with Altolamprologus, Julidochromis, and even some other Neolamprologus. Easy to feed, they mostly eat invertebrates in the wild, and should be fed regular live and frozen offerings, though they readily accept flake and Cichlid pellets. Tank waters are best maintained with temperatures between 70 and 80°F and pH of 7.5 to 8.5.

05/14/2024

Apistogramma hoignei

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Discherodontus ashmeadi “Red Tail Barb”

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Celebrate The 12 Days of Fishmas at The Wet Spot Tropical fish! It’s our 12 day holiday sale running December 9th - 20th. All 12 days of Fishmas will feature a different sale! In store only, not available online. #fishmas #tropicalfish #tropicalfishstore #shimpsisbugs #happyholidays

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In celebration of Cyber Monday, The Wet Spot Tropical Fish will discount select fish up to 20%. ONLINE ORDERS ONLY. This Saturday, 11/25, from 12:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M. NOT VALID IN STORE. #tropicalfish #tropicalfishstore #wetspottropicalfish #cybermonday

Please join The Wet Spot Tropical Fish in celebrating Small Business Saturday. We will be discounting all electrical items with power cords, 15% off! In store only. This Saturday, 11/25 10:00-6:00. 4310 NE Hancock St. | Portland, OR 97213