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Typhoon Pleco

Typhoon Pleco (Pseudacanthicus sp. “Typhoon” LDA105): Ultimate Care Guide

Typhoon Pleco Facts Originally from South America, the Typhoon Pleco, often referred to as the Giant Pleco, is a type of freshwater fish very popular with aquarium hobbyists.  It belongs to the family of suckermouth catfish called Loricariidae and is formally known as Hypostomus tympanum.  These fish are a favorite among aquarium hobbyists because to […]

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Botia Kubotai

Botia Kubotai: Ultimate Care Guide

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)

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Otocinclus Catfish: Ultimate Care Guide

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

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Anubias Plant

Anubias Plant: Care Guide & Types

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

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Rhino pleco

Rhino Pleco (Pterygoplichthys scrophus): Ultimate Care Guide

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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