Eugleana, also known as Green Water in an aquarium is a free-floating single-celled alga. This is one of the most ambulant forms of life and an essential part of the food chain. With the right conditions, these algae can be very productive. The name aptly describes the appearance. Aquarists often have green water aquarium problem… [Read more…]
Freshwater
Tropical Rainbow Cichlid Fish
Species name: Herotilapia multispinosaCommon names: Rainbow CichlidFamily: CichlidaeSubfamily: CichlasomatinaeOrder: PerciformesClass: ActinopterygiiMaximum length: 3.6″ (9 cm)Minimum tank size: 50 gallonsAggressiveness: Semi-aggressiveHardiness: EasyDistribution: Central American: Costa Rica to Honduras and NicaraguaDiet: In the wild, Herotilapia multispinosa is often found eating small insect larvae. In the aquarium, however, they will take just about any prepared food. Rainbow Cichlid… [Read more…]
Basics Flowerhorn Care for Beginners
Lots of freshwater fish that have a beautiful body and one of the beautiful freshwater fish with a unique body shape that you can find today is the Flowerhorn Cichlid. Flower Horn is a beautiful fish with a very impressive behavior, temperament, and totally unusual appearance. Flowerhorn cichlid fish is a hybrid, included as the… [Read more…]
Best Types of Tetra Fish for Beginners
Neon Tetra is one of the most easily-available groups of fish in an aquarium tank. There are many types of tetra fish, and some are perfect for newcomers to fishkeeping. Other species are much more challenging, and best avoided unless you’ve kept tetras before. Choosing The Best Tetras Before you buy any tetra fish, know… [Read more…]
Betta Fish Diseases – How to Prevent?
Do you know Betta fish? I believe that most of you have ever heard about the Bettas. For more information, you can read this another post about Betta fish & Care. Betta fish belongs to the common biota which lives at freshwater and this type of biota is characterized by the long fins which are flowing and… [Read more…]
The Most Expensive Freshwater Fish In The World
When we talk about the most expensive fish that exists in the world, it is Platinum Arowana. This fish has been introduced as the costliest creature people will ever buy. It is the rarest animal that people have ever treasured. It is valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. You will not believe that the… [Read more…]
How to Care Dwarf Freshwater or Pea Puffer Fish
The dwarf puffer is a kind of fish which has a small body. This fish is also known as Carinotetraodon Travancoricus or pea puffer. Pea Puffer fish originally comes from rivers of southwest India and it has the unique body. If you are looking for the best small freshwater fish for your aquarium, you can… [Read more…]
Green Terror Cichlid Fish Facts
Species name: Aequidens RivulatusCommon names: Green TerrorFamily: CichlidaeOrder: PerciformesClass: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)Maximum length: Adult males can reach 10″ to 13″. Mature females are usually smaller at about 6″ to 9″.Minimum tank size: 55 gallons for a pairHardiness: EasyAggressiveness: AggressiveDistribution: Peru and EcuadorDiet: Omnivorous. Accepts all types of food. The Green Terror cichlid is one of… [Read more…]
Common Types of Tropical Fish for Beginners
Every people have different hobbies. One hobby that is interesting is collecting animals. Sometimes, fish also can be used for pets. Furthermore, there are several types of fishes. There are saltwater and freshwater fishes. Both of them have the different species. The tropical freshwater species is various. When you are looking for one, you may… [Read more…]
Kuhli Loach Care and Feeding with Easy Ways
Many people get interested in having an aquarium in which they can keep any types of fish inside. Many fishes can be put in a fish tank, one of them is kuhli loach that is one of the exotic freshwater fish. What is Kuhli Loach? Kuhli loach also commonly known as Coolie loach and also… [Read more…]