The placement of an aquarium is very important to the success of one’s fishkeeping experience. We are not talking about Feng shui here, but basic positioning and location of an aquarium setup can make the difference between a neglected eyesore and an enjoyable hobby. Since it is difficult to move an aquarium after its initial […]
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The vast underwater world of fish is truly amazing. Fish are known to have colonized almost every aquatic environment on this planet Earth. From the freezing depths of the Arctic Ocean to the shallow pools of the Sahara desert, the finfish have permeated far reaches well beyond any man-made borders. Meanwhile, geographical separations have created
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Aquaculture in the U.S. Seafood is a great food source for protein, vitamins, and minerals. This nutrient rich food source can provide us with essential omega-3 fatty acids not found in other foods. In fact, health experts are suggesting that we double our consumption of seafood for health benefits alone. Currently however, 85% of the
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The Swai Fish, or Iridescent Shark, is a fish that is typically farmed in Asia. However, it seems to create a bit of controversy in what contexts it appears. Whether to be kept in an aquarium or eaten at the dinner table, the Swai Fish has opposing viewpoints. The Iridescent Shark is not really a
If you are purchasing a new aquarium, there is a good chance that you are looking for an aquarium stand to go with it. Aquarium stands may seem only secondary to the main aquarium tank. However, keep in mind that the aquarium stand serves as the foundation of your aquarium tank. A quality aquarium stand
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One of the most beautiful and popular aquarium fish is the freshwater fish known as the discus fish, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus (blue discus or brown discus), S. discus (red discus or heckle discus), and S. tarzoo (green discus), depending on the color. Discus fish go by other common names such as pompadour fish and king of the aquarium. Discovered in 1840, the discus fish have a numerous amounts of subspecies under their belt. They come from the Amazon river basin in South America. The blue discus tends to be native to the eastern Amazon basin, while the green discus is native to the western Amazon basin, and the red discus is native to the Rio Negro area. Discus fish prefer to live in floodplains with other living organisms and plants. Therefore, discus fish really love clean, filtered water with a somewhat busy tank life.
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Moonlight gourami are named after their beautiful silvery appearance. They have long flowing ventral fins that are used as feelers to sense their surroundings. As labyrinth fish, they have a special lung-like organ that allows them to breathe water directly from the surface. They often go to the surface to gulp air rather than using
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Scientific Name Paracheirodon simulans Common Name(s) Green Neon Tetra, Blue Neon Tetra, False Neon Origin Rio Jafaris, Ornico, and Upper Negro River Basins Temperature Range 75-85 °F pH pH: 5.0-6.5 Water Hardness Soft Water (18-143 ppm) Adult Size 15-25 mm Diet Dried food and live food such as bloodworm or mosquito larvae Green Neon Tetra
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Scientific Name Euxiphipops xanthometopon Common Name(s) Blueface Angelfish, Yellowface Angelfish Origin Coral Sea, Indonesia, Sri Lanka Temperature Range 72-78°F Water Parameters dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Adult Size 1ft 3in Diet Omnivore Bluefish Angelfish Facts: 1. The Blueface Angelfish gradually changes color as it grows older, swapping its blue, black, and white stripes for
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Maintaining proper temperature of your aquarium is very important, especially for tropical tanks. These fish tanks require specific water temperatures, and a good aquarium thermometer will help monitor it. While an aquarium heater is used to control the water temperature, the aquarium thermometer will help monitor the temperature. It is true that most aquarium heater
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