Native to Central and South America, Ludwigia Inclinata is an attractive and popular aquarium plant with specific care needs. Best suited to high tech tank setups, this plant needs bright lighting, CO2 injection, and added nutrients for best growth. Many varieties are available with different colors and growth patterns. When grown in ideal environments, Ludwigia […]
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Looking for a splash of iridescent color in your reef aquarium? Maxima Clams can be finicky to care for, but reward the attentive hobbyist with great colors and long lifespans. Native to waters in the Indo-Pacific region, this bivalve mollusk can grow to 12 inches in captivity and may live for decades. Many colors are
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Common Name Arulius Barb Scientific Name Puntius Arulius Origin India Temperature 75F – 80F Water Parameters 6.0 – 7.4 pH Adult Size up to 5 inches Diet Omnivorous Arulius Barbs can be found in the Thamirabarani River Basin in Southeast India where the waters are naturally tinted red from copper. They are often referred to
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Echinodorus Tenellus, also known as Pygmy Chain Sword, is an easy-to-grow carpeting plant. This can be a great choice for hobbyists looking for an alternative to more demanding carpeting plants that need intense lighting and CO2 injection. Native to the Amazon River basin in South America, Echinodorus Tenellus can grow well in most low tech
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Common Name Leopard Cactus Pleco, Demini Leopard Cactus Pleco Scientific Name Pseudacanthicus cf. Leopardus (L114) Origin Rio Demini Water Parameters 5.5 pH to 6.5 pH Temperature 80F – 90F Adult Size up to 14 inches Diet Carnivorous Leopard Cactus Plecos are patterned fish that have black spots with an orangish-brown coloration to the rest of
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El Nino Fern, also known as Asian Water Fern or Bolbitis Broadleaf, is a beginner friendly aquarium plant native to Southeast Asia. Similar to Java Fern and other Bolbitis species, the El Nino Fern grows from a rhizome which can be anchored to rocks or other hardscape. This plant has attractive broad green leaves with
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Common Name(s) Japanese Hair Grass, Dwarf Hairgrass, Hair Grass Scientific Name Eleocharis belem Care Level Easy Growth Rate Fast Lighting Medium to High Temperature 50 – 85° F Size 3 – 6 inches Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons Water pH 6.5 – 7.5 Propagation Runners If you’re looking to add vegetation to your aquarium, then
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Scientific Name Aphyocharax Paraguayensis Common Name Dawn Tetra, Panda Tetra, Paraguay Tetra Origin Rio Paraguay Basin Temperature 75F to 82F Water Parameters 5.5 – 7.5 pH Adult Size up to 1.5 inches Diet Omnivore Dawn Tetras are a strikingly beautiful, small species of fish that are popular not only for their beautiful looks, but also
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Native to Sri Lanka, Cryptocoryne Willisii is a trouble-free plant variety with long, narrow, and bright green leaves. Suitable to beginning hobbyists, it doesn’t need bright lighting or CO2 injection. This can be a good plant for low tech tanks and works best as a foreground or midground plant. Like many Crypts, it can take
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Looking for an appealing, low-maintenance plant to add to your tank? Cryptocoryne Lucens may be just what you’re looking for! Cryptocoryne Lucens is a species of aquatic plant that is native to Sri Lanka. The plant has long, slender leaves that are green in color. The leaves are often covered in brown spots, which helps
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