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Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus armatus)

Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus armatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Although not a true eel, the Tire Track Eel’s spiky form allows it to move and behave similarly to an eel. Track eels have lengthy bodies and snouts and can reach lengths of up to 26 inches. They are tan or light brown in hue and feature dark zig zag lines along their body, akin to tire tracks. Tire Track eels are also known as zigzag eels and white spotted spiny eels. Their natural habitat is in Southeast Asia, namely in India, Thailand, and Myanmar

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Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia Riesei)

Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia Riesei): Ultimate Care Guide

Ruby Tetras are considered an easy fish to care for once they are established. Ruby Tetras only come from one place in Columbia, so they are not as forgiving if their water parameters change. They are used to consistency when it comes to their care. By establishing regular water parameter checks and changes, you can provide your Ruby Tetras with the care they require so they can thrive.

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Whisker Shrimp (Macrobrachium Lanchesteri)

Whisker Shrimp (Macrobrachium Lanchesteri): Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Whisker Shrimp Scientific Name Macrobrachium Lanchesteri Origin Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, southern China, Java, and Indonesia Temperature 75-86 degrees F Size 1-2 inches Minimum Tank Size 5 Gallons Food & Diet Scavengers Lifespan 1-2 years Water pH 6.5-8.5 Tank Mates Neon Tetras, Pygmy Corys, Harlequin Rasboras, White Cloud Minnows, Glassfish Breeding Difficult. Males

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geophagus winemilleri

Geophagus Winemilleri (Stripetail Geophagus Cichlid): Care Guide

Geophagus Winemilleri grows to magnificent coloring and is an amazing mid-sized “earth-eater” cichlid for the semi-aggressive, and occasionally even quiet, community aquarium.
Also known as the Stripetail Geophagus Cichlid, Geophagus Winemilleri is a stunning and surprisingly quiet mid-sized cichlid native to Venezuela and possibly adjacent places. It is one of the most unusual and colorful “earth-eating” species.

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