Author name: krishanu_dhali

Hi there! I'm Krishanu Dhali, the co founder of prikton . I have a deep love for everything related to aquariums—care, fish, plants, and the entire aquatic world. This passion drives me to share tips, guides, and stories to help you create and maintain beautiful, healthy aquariums.

Orange Shoulder Tang
Saltwater fish

Orange Shoulder Tang Care Guide

If there’s one tang that deserves more love than it gets, it’s the Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus). Big, graceful, hardworking, and surprisingly chill this fish is the calm cousin in the tang family. It’s like the one friend who looks intimidating but turns out to be the nicest person in the room. I remember

Mimic Tang Care Guide
Saltwater fish

Mimic Tang Care Guide

If fish had Halloween costumes, the Mimic Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus) would win “Best Dressed” every single year. This gorgeous saltwater fish gets its name from its hilarious habit of impersonating angelfish when it’s young basically pretending to be someone else to avoid getting bullied. Smart move, right? I remember the first time I saw one

Neon goby
Saltwater fish

Neon Goby Care Guide

If fish had job titles, the Neon Goby (Elacatinus oceanops) would be “Head of Cleaning Services.” These tiny blue-and-black beauties are famous for their cleaning habits, peaceful nature, and vibrant colors that practically glow under aquarium lighting. I still remember the first time I added one to my reef tank. Within hours, it started picking

Diamond Goby 💎
Saltwater fish

Diamond Goby Care Guide

If your aquarium sand bed looks like it’s been through a mini sandstorm, you might already know what a Diamond Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) can do. These fish are the little janitors of the saltwater world cute, hardworking, and constantly shoveling sand through their mouths like it’s an Olympic sport. I still remember the first time

Bicolor Blenny Care Guide
Saltwater fish

Bicolor Blenny Care Guide

If fish had personalities, the Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) would be that one friend who always cracks jokes at the wrong time but somehow you can’t help loving them. This little saltwater fish, split halfway between bright orange and deep blue, looks like it couldn’t decide on an outfit, so it wore both. I remember

Blue Devil Damselfish
Saltwater fish

Blue Devil Damselfish Care Guide

If you’ve ever seen a Blue Devil Damselfish (Chrysiptera cyanea), you probably thought, “Wow, that’s the bluest fish I’ve ever seen.” And you’d be right. These little electric gems light up any tank they swim in and then proceed to terrorize everyone else living there. Yep, they’re gorgeous… and they know it. Think of them

Thick Lipped Gourami Care
Freshwater Fish

Thick Lipped Gourami Care: Setup, Behavior, and Tank Mates

The Thick-Lipped Gourami is a colorful and peaceful freshwater fish that adds personality and beauty to community aquariums. Unlike larger species such as the Giant Gourami, this mid-sized gourami stays small enough to thrive in modestly sized tanks while still showcasing the unique behaviors the gourami family is known for. With their bright shades of

Ocellaris Clownfish
Saltwater fish

Ocellaris Clownfish Care Guide: Tank Setup, Diet, and Breeding

Few saltwater fish are as iconic as the Ocellaris Clownfish. Thanks to their bright orange colors and starring role in popular movies, they’ve become the face of marine aquariums worldwide. But beyond the fame, Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) are hardy, personable, and relatively easy to care for making them one of the best beginner choices