What are Banana Worms? Banana Worms (Panagrellus Nepenthicola) are a small nematode which is often cultured as live fish food for fish fry. They are not parasitic and are completely harmless to humans. Of the various types of small worms raised for fish food, Banana Worms are one of the smallest. This tiny species only […]
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X-Ray Tetras inhabit the black waters of the Amazon River in South America. They are a hardy species that can be found in freshwater and brackish waterways throughout South America. They inhabit the inland streams during the dry season, and migrate to the more murky marshland waters during the rainy season. They thrive in areas with dense vegetation and debris where they hunt the shore line for food.
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Elephant Nose Fish are not considered an easy fish to care for due to how sensitive they are to changes in their water parameters. It is recommended that you establish a regular cleaning routine as well as regular water changes and water parameter checks. If changes in their water parameters are not detected early, Elephant Nose Fish will quickly become ill. It is also important that you quarantine any new additions for at least 2 weeks before adding them into your home aquarium with your Elephant Nose Fish so that you do not risk spreading any contagious diseases into their aquarium.
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Glass Catfish are not the easiest fish to care for, nor are they the hardiest fish that you can keep as they don’t do well with changes in their water parameters. The best way to care for Glass Catfish is to make sure that their care remains consistent. Establish a regular cleaning routine, monitor their water parameters frequently, and perform regular water changes to make sure that their tank remains suitable for them.
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What are Walter Worms? Walter Worms (Panagrellus Silusioides) are a species of nematode which is commonly grown as live fish food, especially for fish fry and juvenile fish. They are clear to white and have worm like shape and movement. This species is very small and can be hard to see without a magnifying glass
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The Pajama Cardinal is a small saltwater fish with a very distinctive look. These fish are native to the Indo-Pacific and Western Pacific regions. You can find the Pajama Cardinal in waters along the Southern coast of Asia all the way to the island of Fiji. Pajama Cardinals are popular for their unique coloring and
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Australian rainbow fish, Melanotaenia fluviatilis, is another fantastic choice to have included in your aquarium. This lovely freshwater fish is both lively and colorful and a very popular choice amongst both beginner and experienced hobbyists. The Australian rainbow fish comes in many different colors and styles, which is one of the many reasons why the
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What are Microworms? Microworms (Panagrellus redivivus) are small free-living nematodes popular amongst fish breeders as live fish food for small juveniles and fish fry. Sometimes called the “beer mat nematode” due to their occurrence in constantly moist felt beer mats. It is a common species first discovered in 1776. Panagrellus redivivus is a tiny worm
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What is a Vinegar Eel (Turbatrix aceti) Vinegar eels are not eels but rather non-parasitic nematodes that live in unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. They are a popular type of live fish food for feeding fish fry and small juvenile fish. One of their advantages as a food source is their small size and ability to
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Red Belly Piranhas can be identified by their grayish green bodies, with bright reddish orange bellies. They have lots of small black dots on their bodies, and have shorter dull colored fins that are powerful enough to help them get around quickly. They have small eyes located very close to their mouths. Their most distinguishing and also most recognisable characteristic of the Red Belly Piranha is their mouth that is full of sharp teeth.
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