To those outside of the Aquarium Hobby, owning a catfish may seem like an odd notion. For a large subset of people, Catfish are mainly known as food. Those people have no idea just how amazing and interesting owning a catfish can be. Those that are somewhat new to the Hobby Aquarium hobby may also …
If you’re like most aquarium enthusiasts, then you know the importance of keeping your gravel clean. Not only does it make your tank look nicer, but it also helps keep your fish healthy. That’s why it’s important to choose the right gravel vacuum for the job. In this article, we will discuss the different types …
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Common Name(s) Polka-dot Loach, Burmese Border Loach, Marble Loach, Cloud Botia Scientific Name Botia Kubotai Origin Salween River Basin (Along the Thailand-Myanmar Border) Temperature 75-82°F (24-28°C) Minimum Tank Size 30 Gal (114 L) Diet Flakes and pellets, frozen or live invertebrates (blackworms and brine shrimp), blanched vegetables, and small snails (should be consumed as supplementary) …
Common Name(s) Otocinclus, Otocinclus Catfish, Oto Catfish, Oto fish, Dwarf Suckers Scientific Name Otocinclus arnoldi Otocinclus batmani Otocinclus bororo Otocinclus caxarari Otocinclus cocama Otocinclus flexilis Otocinclus hasemani Otocinclus hoppei Otocinclus huaorani Otocinclus juruenae Otocinclus macrospilus Otocinclus mangaba Otocinclus mariae Otocinclus mimulus Otocinclus mura Otocinclus tapirape Otocinclus vestitus Otocinclus vittatus Otocinclus xakriaba Origin South America Temperature …
In 1914, a Japanese annual exhibition in Tokyo displayed the gorgeous color variations and stylization of the Japanese koi fish. Through cross-breeding, koi added high amounts of variety to an aquarium. This actually blew the Western world’s minds because of the Japanese secrecy and humility. Since then, people around the world have looked at the …
If you live in an apartment, dorm room, or just a small living space, you likely already know that many pets aren’t a great option for you. You’re also likely to believe that your limited space may not allow you to own fish or an aquarium. But it is, in fact, very possible to own …
Anubias Plant Facts Anubias Plants are identified by their beautiful broad leaves, and rich, dark green coloration. Anubias Plants have many variations, and depending on the variation you have, there will be a slightly different look to the leaves of the plant or the way it grows and propagates. Anubias Plants have leaves that can …
Common Name(s) Chocolate pleco, Rhino pleco, Alligator pleco Scientific Name Pterygoplichthys scrophus Origin South America Temperature 72-82° Size 11 inches Minimum Tank Size 50 gallons Food & Diet Omnivores Lifespan 10 years Water pH 6.0-7.6 Tankmates Livebearers, plecos, rainbowfish, catfish, schooling fish Breeding Egg-laying Disease(s) Ich, Dropsy and Fin Rot, Fish Fungus, Pop-Eye and Hole …
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Best Aquarium Carpeting Plants When looking for a suitable carpet plant for your aquarium, you need to ensure you consider the characteristics of each plant and how they can add to or take away from your tank. This will include growth rate, height, lighting and CO2 requirements among other things. Factors such as whether your …
Owning a pet, any pet is a serious task that should only be undertaken when you are fully prepared for it. There are too many stories of pets getting neglected and abused. Many people believe that owning a fish or an aquarium is an easy task — One that requires little to no maintenance. That …
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