Posted on 03 November 2014.
The eye catching Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) has large, distinct silvery metallic scales, red-tipped fins, a forked tail and grows up to 14″ in length. In nature, Tinfoil Barbs live in the larger, fast flowing rivers of Southeast Asia. Compared to other barbs, the Tinfoil Barb is a hardy, peaceful fish, and in natre is […]
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Posted on 26 October 2014.
What are the pros and cons of keeping Arowana in a freshwater aquarium? Arowana are a beautiful, colorful fish that is also locally referred to as Water Monkeys, Dragon Fish, Baramundi, Saratoga, Kelesa, and Aruana. They belong to the Osteoglossidae Family of freshwater bony fish and are found in South America, Asia and Australia. There […]
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Posted on 26 October 2014.
The Tiger Barb (Puntius tetrazona), also known as the Sumatra Barb, is a tropical species of cyprinid that is found in Sumatra, Borneo, Cambodia and throughout the Malay Peninsula. Tiger Barbs are found in the clear or turbid shallow waters of moderately flowing streams and in swamp lakes. They are an extremely active, playful shoaling […]
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Posted on 25 October 2014.
The Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) is a hardy, slender barb that is very popular with tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. The Cherry Barb is much more slender than most other barbs. It has a silver/black body with a golden, horizontal stripe after the lateral line. The male fish turns a bright cherry red during spawning, hence […]
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Posted on 25 October 2014.
The term ”Barb” is loosely used to describe a wide range of different fish species in the aquarium trade. The true barbs are the only species found in the genus Barbus, in the family Cyprinidae. Most members of the Barbus genera have a pair of barbels on their mouths, which are used to search for […]
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Posted on 22 October 2014.
The Black Ghost Knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons) is a true bony fish that has a weak electrical organ at it’s caudal peduncles that run throughout the length of their body. The organ is apparently used for communication and to help locate and identify it’s food. The scaleless Ghost Knifefish is predominantly black with two white rings […]
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Posted on 20 October 2014.
African Butterfly Fish (Pantodon buchholzi) are uniquely interesting predator species common to many lakes throughout West Africa. Tropical fish keeping enthusiasts have been housing butterfly fish for over 90 years, but they have never been available in large numbers. Butterfly fish are surface dwellers and spend most of their lives on or near the water’s […]
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Posted on 19 October 2014.
The Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) is a spectacular delicate beauty that has been described as “one of the most popular aquarium fish ever” by many tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. The Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) like it’s peaceful cousin the Neon Tetra is a charming little schooling fish that is in both appearance and behavior awesome. Although […]
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Posted on 18 October 2014.
Crayfish are also referred to as crawfish, crawdads, mudbugs, or freshwater lobsters. They are freshwater crustaceans that resemble their saltwater cousins, lobsters, to which they are closely related. There are well over 150 different species of freshwater crayfish worldwide which can live an average lifespan of 2 to 6 years, some even longer. Crayfish breathe […]
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Posted on 17 October 2014.
The diminutive Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is frequently described as the “Jewel of the aquarium hobby” by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts for several reasons. These popular little freshwater tropical fish are adorned with beautiful iridescent colors and when kept in large schools provide a beautiful addition to any South American community tank. Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are […]
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Posted on 16 October 2014.
Tropical fish keeping enthusiasts the world over covet freshwater angelfish as “the fish to have” in their aquariums. Freshwater Angelfish are cichlids common to the Amazon region of South America and are one of the more popular species used in starting up new single species aquariums. Although they add a lot of grace and beauty […]
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Posted on 14 October 2014.
Listing all of the popular freshwater tropical fish species adapted to aquarium life would be an effort in futility. There are literally more tropical fish species in Africa, South and Central America and the Orient than you could ever count and scientists are discovering new ones on a regular basis. If you want your tank […]
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Posted on 13 October 2014.
Most people eventually tire of watching the same old goldfish swimming around in the bowl that they won at the local Fair and will start looking for something a little bit more exotic. If you know where to go and what species to look for, you will be able to find many brilliant gems from […]
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