Adam Jones If you have seen many aquariums with their lush and healthy plants, you may want to start one yourself. Of course, for beginners it can somewhat be a difficult task. Figuring out the first things to do or what equipment to buy may seem confusing to many beginners. Luckily, there are plenty of guidelines and … Read more
The paradise fish is a perch like ray finned fish which is also known as Chinese Fighting Fish, Paradise Gourami, Blue Paradise Fish and Blue Paradise Gourami etc. It is found in wide range of Southeast Asia. In China it is found from the east in the Yangtze River basin to the Pearl River basin. … Read more
The redtail catfish is one of the most colorful and popular freshwater ray finned aquarium fish which is also known as the South American Red Tailed Catfish, Banana Catfish, Flat nosed Catfish and Antenna Catfish. It is distributed in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. It is originated from South America in the … Read more
The Julii corydoras is an ideal aquarium fish that is loved by aquarium hobbyist for their attractive appearance and personalities. It is also known as Julii Cory, Julii Catfish and Leopard Cory. It is indigenous to the lower Amazon region, primarily the Parnaíba River of Brazil. It inhabits in flooded forest regions, small creeks, sandy … Read more
It is a carnivorous fish and in wild, it apparently feeds on benthic invertebrates. In captive condition, it accepts a wide variety of live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia and chironomid larvae. It also takes flakes, pellets, tablets and finely chopped meat. Feed should be supplied 2-3 times a day. The double full … Read more
The figure 8 puffer fish is a very unique fish because it looks very cute and many people love them. It was discovered by Tirant in 1885. It belongs to the family Tetradontidae under order Tetradontiformes of Class Actinopterygii. The name ‘Pufferfish’ is derived from the ability to puff their body which occurs if they … Read more
Malaysian Driftwood is one of the more sought after hardscapes for aquascaping. This is due to its natural color, density, and just overall appearance in a planted tank. It also gives an organic boost to acidic pH and drops the water hardness versus using chemicals. Malaysian will last too! It’s rated one of the best … Read more
The glass catfish (Kryptopterus minor) was described by Tyson Roberts in 1989. It is a small species of Asian glass catfish from the Kapuas River basin in Borneo, Indonesia. This fish belongs to the family Siluridae under order Siluriformes of class Actinopterygii. The genus name ‘Kryptopterus’ is derived from the Greek kryptos, meaning hidden and … Read more
If you are planning on building your very first aquascaping tank, you probably have an idea of what plants are the most popular for aquascaping. For beginners and even for experienced hobbyists, knowing the best plants for aquascaping is important. Obviously, the most popular plants are the ones that can be cultivated easily and can … Read more
The Hillstream Loach is a very popular freshwater ray finned fish among the aquarium enthusiasts. It is also known as Chinese Butterfly Loach, Hong-Kong Pleco, Butterfly Hillstream Loach, Chinese Sucker, Chinese Hillstream Loach, Borneo Loach, Sting-Ray Pleco, Chinese Butterfly Pleco and Chinese Sucker, Leverett’s Hillstream Loach etc. They are found in Xi Jang River system … Read more