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Australian Lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri): Ultimate Care Guide

The Australian lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri), also known as the Queensland lungfish, Burnett salmon and barramunda, is the only surviving member of the Neoceratodontidae family. Endemic to Australia, they are an ancient species of lobe-finned fish. They are also one of only six extant lungfish species in the world. Scientists have dated fossils from this family […]

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Aquarium Sponge Filter: The Ultimate Guide

Sponge filters are a long-time favorite of beginner and experienced fish keepers since they’re cheap, easy to clean, and hard to break. Since they lack dangerous mechanical parts, sponge filters are an excellent choice for aquariums with smaller fish or low water flow preferences. This most basic of all filters requires at least three components:

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Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis Multipunctatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Cuckoo Catfish, Cuckoo Squeaker, Multi Punk Scientific Name Synodontis Multipunctatus Origin Lake Tanganyika, Africa Temperature 75-81°F (23.3-27.2°C) Size 10 in. (Maximum) Minimum Tank Size 50 Gal. Food & Diet Omnivore Lifespan Up to 15 years Water pH 7.8-8.8 Tank Mates Needs at least 3 cichlids of similar size Breeding Brood Parasitism (Egg-Laying) Common

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Knight Goby Care Guide (Stigmatogobius Sadanundio)

Common Name Knight Goby Scientific Name Stigmatogobius Sadanundio Origin Asia Temperature 68F – 79F Water Parameters 7.0 – 8.5 pH Size up to 9cm Diet Carnivorous Knight Gobies are small fish that tend to be a pale or dull grayish coloration. They have tiny black speckles on their bodies, and they have the distinctive wobbly

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Cardamine Lyrata: Ultimate Care Guide

Scientific Name Cardamine Lyrata Common Name Japanese Cress, Bitter Cress Origin Japan Water Parameters 60F – 82F Growth Rate up to 50 cm in length Cardamine Lyrata is a Japanese marsh plant in the mustard family. In the wild, Cardamine Lyrata can be found in moist places along the water’s edge. Cardamine Lyrata is a

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Juncus Repens Care Guide: How to Grow

Scientific Name Juncus Repens Common Name Creeping Rush Origin North America (Southeast North America) Water Parameters 5 – 7 pH Growth Rate Moderate, 4 to 12 inches in height Juncus Repens is a grass like plant that is part of the rush family. The leaves of this plant grow in a way that gives them

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Pinktail Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus): Ultimate Care Guide

Most aquarists can tell you that fish come in all shapes and sizes. They’re also likely to tell you that there’s a species of fish that can fit every desire you might have for a tank. There are plenty of options for those people that want a relaxed and soothing tank. The same can be

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Anubias Afzelii: Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Anubias Congensis, Congo Sword Plant Scientific Name Anubias Afzelii Origin Guinea, West Africa Temperature 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C) Size Height: 8-15 in. (20-35 cm) Width: 5 in. (12.7 cm) Minimum Tank Size 10 Gallons Light Requirement Low Co2 Requirement Not necessary, but can help boost growth Water pH 6.0-8.0 Placement Foreground

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Leopard Bushfish (Ctenopoma acutirostre): Ultimate Care Guide

Unlike most other pets, owning an aquarium should be considered an extension of yourself. You can choose the fish you want and the plants you desire and set up your tank in any way you wish. Picking a fish can be easy for some, but it can be a truly difficult decision for others. Some

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Geophagus Steindachneri (Red Hump Eartheater): Ultimate Care Guide

Also known as the Red Hump Eartheater, is a unique and peaceful South American Cichlid. Known for the iridescent scales and nuchal hump of the males, this species can be a unique addition to a freshwater tank. While it lacks the pronounced colors of some other South American Cichlids, this is a tough species and

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