The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a small eel-like freshwater fish belonging to the loach family (Cobitidae). It originates in Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula. This snake-like creature is very slender and nocturnal. In an enclosed or shared habitat, the kuhli loach hides and, when startled, darts quickly around. (more…)
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Jan 2012
Category: Freshwater Fish, Loaches
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Jan 2012
Nothobranchius rachovii is a species of freshwater annual killifish from Mozambique. It can grow up to 6 cm (2.4″). It is popular among killifish enthusiasts, who raise them from eggs in aquaria. (more…)
Category: Freshwater Fish
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Jan 2012
Cynotilapia afra, is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. The genus name roughly translates as dogtooth cichlid which describes the sharp, conical unicuspid teeth unique to this genus within the Lake Malawi flock. The species afra is endemic to Lake Malawi and is found in rocky habitats throughout the lake. It prefers a pH range of 7.5–8.5 and a temperature range of 23–27°C. (more…)
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Jan 2012
The Fluval Edge Aquarium is a very beautiful tank. However, it does have some minor disadvantages. This article gives an overview of the pros and cons of this aquarium.
Category: Aquarium Choices, Freshwater Aquarium
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02
Dec 2011
There are many things to consider when you buy plants for your aquarium.
Choosing an Aquarium
Plants can be grown in any size of aquarium, but like any aquarium the larger the more diversity you can incorporate into the tank.
Lighting
Plants need light to photosynthesize.(more…)
Category: Aquarium Plants
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Nov 2011
Breeding Betta splendens is quite a long and drawn out process, and there seem to be many misconceptions about it we hope this article will iron out. If you are planning any holidays, don’t attempt to spawn some Bettas. It will take a good 6–8 months before your fry are ready to go on to new homes and will need round-the-clock care before then. Read on if you still have your heart set on being a Betta breeder.(more…)
Category: Freshwater Fish
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Nov 2011
When one is trying to breed Corydoras, a special breeding tank will usually give better results than waiting for them to spawn in the community tank. Even if they do spawn in the community tank, it is very likely you will not notice it at all.
The eggs are well hidden by the fish, and even if the eggs survive the hungry attentions of the co-inhabitants of the tank and the parents themselves, the larvae coming out of the egg are extremely vulnerable. The first thing they have to do when emerging from the egg is to go up for air to fill the swim bladder. Still, some may occasionally survive this, and after a month or three the owner will be in for a surprise when the first 2 cm long juvenile calmly cruises the tank for food.
Category: Catfish
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Nov 2011
Sailfin Molly
The sailfin molly, Poecilia latipinna, is a species of fish, of the genus Poecilia. They inhabit fresh, brackish, and coastal waters from North Carolina to Texas and the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Preferring marshes, lowland streams, swamps, and estuaries, the sailfin molly is very common in peninsular Florida. Non-indigenous populations are established in New Zealand, in the western U.S. and in Hawaii. Sailfin mollies introduced to California have caused a decline in populations of the federally protected and endangered Desert Pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius). (more…)
Category: Uncategorized
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Nov 2011
Black Molly
Poecilia sphenops is a species of fish, of the genus Poecilia, known under the common name molly; to distinguish it from its congeners, it is sometimes called short-finned molly or common molly. They inhabit fresh water streams and coastal brackish and marine waters of Mexico. The wild-type fish are a dull silvery color, often sprinkled black all over.
Contrary to popular belief, this species of fish is actually a freshwater species, spending little time in brackish water before swimming back to their freshwater biotope. (more…)
Category: Freshwater Fish
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Nov 2011
Guppy
The guppy (Poecilia reticulata), also known as the millionfish, is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. It is a small member of the Poeciliidae family [females 4–6 centimetres (1.6–2.4 in) long, males 2.5–3.5 centimetres (1.0–1.4 in) long] and like all other members of the family, is live-bearing.(more…)
Category: Freshwater Fish, Uncategorized
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