Can fish see in the dark? Can fish see in the dark? Here’s the surprising answer: kind of, but not in the way you might think. Before we dig into the interesting facts about fish vision, it’s important to understand why this question needs to be asked and addressed. Scientists find it useful to study […]
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Whether you are setting up a new 75-gallon aquarium or looking to replace the heater in an established tank, getting the correct heater for your tank is crucial. Water temperature is one of the most important water parameters for your fish’s well-being, so picking a heater that will keep the temperature locked in is essential.
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What is the Best Rock for Aquariums? There are many different types of aquarium rocks to choose from, and they are all beneficial in their own ways. It is largely dependent on the species of fish and plants that you are housing in your aquarium which type of aquarium rock will do best. This guide
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The American flagfish is a highly sought-after species of fish originating from Florida. Also known as the Florida flagfish, or simply flagfish, it is a killifish, from the Cyprinodontidae family, which is only found in Florida. Its name comes from the color patterns on the males of the species, which bears a resemblance to the
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What is an Aquarium Air Stone? An Aquarium Air Stone, also known as a fish tank bubbler or an air stone bubbler, is a piece of aquarium hardware that may be very crucial to some setups. An air stone can be very beneficial in some tanks. The main purpose of an air stone for fish
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The L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco is a striking species and one of the most colorful Pleco varieties available. With bright orange and black striping, the L397 Pleco is an eye-catching tank addition. Previously this fish was only available wild-caught. Recently, breeders have developed methods to coax this Pleco to breed in captivity; tank bred specimens
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Common Name Splash Tetra Scientific Name Copella Arnoldi Origin South America Water Parameters 6.5 – 7.5 pH Temperature 73F – 79F Size up to 3.5 inches Diet Omnivorous Micro Predator Splash Tetras can be found in South America in blackwater tributaries and more slow moving waters that branch from the larger fast moving waters. These
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Commonly known as Multies, Neolamprologus multifasciatus, is one of the smallest Cichlid species in the world. Males reach a maximum length of 2 inches while females are slightly smaller. This is a shell dwelling species that forms colonies with thousands of individuals in the Neothauma shell beds of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. Not one of the
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Common Name(s) Bloodfin Tetra, Redfinned Tetra, True bloodfin tetra Scientific Name Aphyocharax anisitsi Origin South America Temperature 70-80° F Size Max size is 2.5 inches Minimum Tank Size 20-30 gallons Food & Diet Omnivores Lifespan 7-10 years in captivity Water pH 6-8 Tank Mates Yes; mostly small, school fish; Danios Breeding Egg-layers, Common Disease Ich,
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Common name(s) Emperor Tetra Scientific name Nematobrycon palmeri Origin Western Columbia, rivers of San Juan Temperature 23°C to 27°C Size Between 4cm to 5cm Minimum tank size Minimum of 10 gallons, varies through number of individual fish and potential other species Food & Diet Varied, mainly worms and crustaceans Lifespan 6 years average Water pH
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