Adam Jones The platy is a very popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish which is also known as the southern platyfish, common platy or moonfish. It is native to North and Central America from Ciudad Veracruz, Mexico to northern Belize in Central America. It occurs in slow-moving waters of canals, ditches and warm springs with silt bottoms and … Read more
20 gallon or larger tank is recommended to keep your gold barb. The Gold Barb prefers many hiding places and requires an ample amount of swimming room. It does not do very well in planted aquariums because it may nip at the plants. The gold barb is an active, peaceful schooling species that spends most … Read more
rim aquarium versus rimless aquarium The aquarium we are all familiar with is basically a tank that has several transparent sides with some bracing support around the edges. This is the most common aquarium setup since it is recommended by many experts. Currently, modernized aquariums called rimless aquarium is quickly becoming the go-to choice for … Read more
Many people would love to own a pet fish but taking care of a fish aquarium is an expensive and tedious hobby. It is usually reserved for the patient and meticulous enthusiasts. Once you get hooked though, you will soon realize how satisfying it is to take care of your own fish. One of the … Read more
The Bristlenose Catfish was first described by Valenciennes in 1836. It belongs to the family Loricariidae under order Siluriformes of class Actinopterygii. The genus name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook. These fish are in demand for their ease of care, resourcefulness and hardiness. This species is not listed on the … Read more
The royal pleco is a popular freshwater aquarium fish which is also known as royal plec, royal panaque, Royal Black lined Panaque or Broken Line Royal Pleco. It is distributed from Colombia and Venezuela to the southern parts of the Amazon basin. They are present in both lower and middle Amazon, as well as in … Read more
Anubias nana is the most popular plant in the hobby due to their hardiness and easy to care for. It is also known as Dwarf Anubias, Nana etc. It is native to south eastern Nigeria, Cameroon and on Bioko, West Africa. It has now widely distribution in Europe, Asia and the USA. In the wild … Read more
Alternanthera reineckii rosaefolia is one of the most beautiful plants among the aquarium enthusiasts. It is also known as Magenta water hedge, Alternanthera Osiris, Alternanthère narrow-leaved or sessile leaves, herb alligators Reineck etc. It originates from South America where it is found in the Amazonian waterways. It is commonly used in an aquascape to provide … Read more
Overview: Vesicularia ferriei (True Weeping Moss) is a moss believed to have originated from China. When it was first introduced in the United States, it quickly became one of the favorites in the aquascaping world mainly due to its gorgeous appearance. True Weeping Moss is characterized by its teardrop-like bright green shoots which makes it … Read more
You could be very anxious that you want to start a freshwater aquarium. You are probably wondering how to stock your aquarium and with which fish. The wise thing to do before taking that pride step is considering a few decisions that you probably need to make. Do you want a Cold Water Tank or … Read more