The Lambchop Rasbora is a small, colorful fish that is highly recommended for beginner aquarists. One of over 100 species of Rasbora, the Lambchop Rasbora is known for the distinct black markings on its tails. These little but active fish are a shoaling species that can make a beautiful addition to a community tank. The […]
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The Madagascar Rainbowfish (Bedotia madagascarensis), also referred to as the Red-Tailed Silverside, was first documented by zoologist Jacques Pellegrin in 1907. The Madagascar Rainbowfish is endemic to Madagascar, an island off Africa in the Indian ocean. They are found in shady, peaceful areas of the Mananjary River, which makes its way east. The Madagascar Rainbowfish
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Needle Nose Gar are long, thin fish that have long pointed noses and jaws which are called beaks. Inside their jaws they have teeth. Needle Nose Gar spend most of their time along the surface of the water hunting for food. They use their long jaws and teeth to help them capture prey along the surface of the water and above it. Needle Nose Gar are so thin, it is sometimes referred to as a Stickfish or Silver Needlefish. They could be mistaken for a stick floating in the water if it weren’t for their silvery green sheen. The male Needle Nose Gar will have a black edge to their dorsal and anal fins.
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The Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Sweglesi) is a beautifully vivid, fish that is recommended for aquarists of all experience levels. They are shoaling fish that lives peacefully in community tanks. Part of their scientific name comes from Kyle Swegles, an American aquarist who was known for collecting this species of fish. The Red Phantom Tetra
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Sterbai Corys are popular aquarium fish, and they are often chosen for home aquariums due to their striking markings. They have a black colored body with white spots dotting them all over. They have sharp pointed fins, and flat bellies. Sterbai Cory have barbels on their mouths. These barbels are like their taste buds, and they use them to feel along the bottom for food. In appearance, barbels look like little whiskers that protrude from the bottom sides of their mouths. These barbels are important as they help the fish find food in murky water.
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Striped Raphael Catfish have a more rounded body shape with pointed heads and tails. They have beautiful striped silver and black bodies with flat bellies. Striped Catfish have 3 sets of barbels on their mouths. One set of barbels is located on the top lip, and the other 2 sets are located on the bottom. Barbels act like taste buds and help them find their food in murky waters. Striped Raphael Catfish also have spines on their backs, and sharp fins. The spines serve them as a form of defense against predators.
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The Twig Catfish, known by its scientific name Farlowella vittata, is a freshwater catfish species most commonly found in South America. The Twig Catfish is most dense in Colombia and Venezuela, and lives in large numbers in Lake Valencia, the Amazon River, and the Orinoco River. The Twig Catfish gets its name from its very
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The Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae), also known as Alora Loach, is a type of loach that originates from Pakistan. The name Yoyo Loach originated after photographer Ken Childs noticed how the fish resembles a child’s yoyo as it swims up and down, with a yoyo pattern on its sides. The Yoyo Loach belongs to the
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Pogostemon helferi, also known as Downoi, is an aquatic plant that originates in Thailand. Due to its unique wavy leaves and ease of care, they’ve become a popular aquarium plant. They are often used as a foreground plant in various aquascapes. Pogostemon helferi can be planted in the substrate of an aquarium and will produce a beautiful low star-shaped growth pattern if given lots of light. Even though it will still grow in low light environments, the growth will not be as robust. The optimum parameters for Pogostemon helferi consists of a pH of 6-7.5, temperatures of 68-86°F (20-30°C), and high levels of nutrients.
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The Blue Angelfish is one of the most beautifully vivid fish in rocky reefs known for its graceful swimming style. Blue Angelfish is a saltwater fish, typically found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean. These fish are not distributed extensively through the Bahamas as well as along the coasts of North and South America from
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