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Aulonocara stuartgranti
Above: Aulonocara stuartgranti, male (upper photo) and female (lower phtoto), from the original description by Meyer & Riehl (1985). A probable synonym of this species is Aulonocara hansbaenschi. Scroll down for additional photos ...
Barbus nigrofasciatus
Barbus nigrofasciatus Verklaring van de tekens ...
How often to feed Discus
Generally it is best to feed discus three to five times per day for best growth and health. Some people use automatic feeders for feedings of dry food during the day. A variety of foods is best. Live foods, dry flakes, pellets (make sure to pre ...
LORICARIIDAE FAMILY
The Loricariidae or Suckermouth Armored Catfish Family has over 600 members found in Central and South America. It includes, among others, the genera Ancistrus, Chaetostoma, Farlowella, Hypancistrus, Hypoptopoma, Hypostomus, Otocinclus, Panaque, Peckoltia, Pterygoplichthys, Rineloricaria, Scobinancistrus, and Sturisoma.
Setting Up A Tank, for Dummies
Originally published in The Calquarium,Volume 40, Number 7. Aquarticles Your first tank arrives home, possibly with a bag of fish, possibly not. Possibly with a kit-type collection of assorted lights, heaters, and filters, possib ...
Cloudy water
Cloudy water can be a sign that the biological cycle is impaired or can be a sign that bacteria are multiplying rapidly in response to an increase in ammonia and/or nitrite levels. It is called a "bacterial bloom." There are not eno ...
My Name is April and I'm a Discaholic
Hi... my name is April, and I have become a discaholic. Not to worry! It�s not too terrible of an affliction. When I was 19 years old I went into a local fish store in Richmond where I saw these two very nice round fish called Dis ...
My Name is April and I'm a Discaholic
April�s Guidelines to discus keeping
Power Outages and the Aquarium
If the power goes out for an extended period of time, there are things to consider when keeping an aquarium: 1. Temperature The temperature must not drop too far for too long. To prevent this, you can: A. Wrap the aquarium with bla ...
Proper Heater Sizing
Choosing the proper heater size is important to maintain constant temperatures and to be able to raise the temperature high enough to treat certain diseases. The size of the heater required depends on: 1. Size of the tank 2. ...
THE DISCUS FISH IN ASIA
Asian breeders take their discus fish seriously. Many derive 100% of their income from the discus and in some cases, their tanks receive better care than their own house ...
Water Change Formula for Daily Water Changes
I was wondering about how different water change percentages affect the water quality in the tank and how much builds up over time. The formula applies only to water soluble wastes and does not apply to CO2 (gas is removed by water action) nor a ...
"Beware the Little Nippers"
THE COMMUNITY AQUARIUM: PRINCIPLE NUMBER 2
"If the guppy fits - EAT IT!"
THE COMMUNITY AQUARIUM: PRINCIPLE NUMBER 1
A case of crossbreeding in Hypancistrus (L 136 x L 066)
Yann Fulliquet his is a little summary of what was observed during an acc ...
A sitting bird
A sitting bird 1a Fold the triangular paper as shown in the pictures whit the left on the right corner. 1b Then fold them back. 1c..1e Repeat 1a..1b but now do this with the top to the bottom corner. The folding lines b ...
Albino Rainbow Shark
Species Profile: Common Name: Albino Rainbow Shark Scientific Name: Epalzeorhynchos frenatus Origin: Southeast Asia Restricted: No Diet: Omnivore Max Size: 5 (inches) Tank Recommendations: Compatibility: Tank Size: 30 (gallons) * ...
Ancistrus dolichopterus and Dianema urostriata: How to Spawn Bushynose Plecostomus and Flagtail Ca
In the Fall of 1984, Sallie Boggs's work took her out of the state for about a year, and knowing that I was interested in keeping and breeding catfish, she was kind enough to share with me some six different ...
Anubias Frazeri
Species Profile: Common Name: --------- Scientific Name: Anubias frazeri Origin: Restricted: No Aquarium Recommendations: Temperature: 76 - 82 (Fahrenheit) pH: Not Critical Hardness: Not Critical Substrate: Fine to Medium Gra ...
Anubias nana
Anubias nana Synonym: Anubias barteri var. nana Planting Area: Foreground,attached to driftwood Common name: Dwarf Anubias Lighting: low - high Origin: West Africa T ...
Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra)
Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra)Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order:Characiformes (characins, hatchetfishes) Family:Characidae Scientific Name:Aphyocharax anisitsi Other Scientific Name(s):Aphyocharax rubripinnis, Phoxinopsis ty ...
Aphyosemion striatum
Aphyosemion striatum By Kate Breimayer If Barbie had a killie it would look something like this: Mint green above, canary yellow racing stripes on the fins, a brilliant blue fading to violet and then white below, and the whole entire fish sm ...
Aponogeton crispus
The Aponogeton crispus, or ruffled sword plant is native to central Sri Lanka. It grows in clear 20-100 cm. deep, still or running water. It is quite hardy and fast growing. It tolerates a wide range of light, water conditions and growing media. It withstands catfish scurrying, small-fish nibbling and snail infestations. It is also unusual in that it will grow almost continuously without the characteristic rest period of other Aponogeton species.
Aponogeton crispus
Family Aponogetonaceae ...
Aponogeton Undulatus
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ASIAN CICHLIDS
Two or three species, belonging to the genus Etroplus , are found on the Asian Continent. These species live in the brackish water estuaries and lagoons of India and Sri Lanka.
Astatotilapia nubila
Astatotilapia nubila Species Photo Species Information Table Species Astatotilapia nubila, (Boulenger, 1906) Distribution Lakes Vic ...
BackPomacea (pomacea) insularum , (D'Orbigny, 1839)
The South American ampullarid Pomacea insularum is classified under the canaliculata complex. This is a groups af very closely related species which are very variable in size and appearance. Shell: The shell of this apple snail spec ...
Bala Shark Or Tri-Color Shark
Bala Shark Or Tri-Color Shark © Stacy MalbonPhoto taken at Aqualand in Hopkins, MN. Species/genus: Balantiocheilus melanopterus Origin: South East Asia Temp: &a ...