Silver Hatchetfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Silver Hatchetfish
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (75 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 5.0-7.5 pH (Soft to Moderately Hard) Temperature: 60-82.5°F (20-28°C) Maximum Size: 1.25 inches...
View ArticleWater Lettuce – How to Grow and Care for Pistia (Water Lettuce)
Quick Stats Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 6.5-7.2 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Lighting Requirements: Medium Temperature: 70 to 80 °F (21-27°C) Maximum Size: 10 inches (25.5...
View Article5 Excellent Aquariums to Choose for Your Betta Fish
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are an incredibly attractive and popular fish, which almost everyone has seen living in tiny cups at the pet store. But contrary to popular belief, they...
View ArticleCommon Hatchetfish – The Care, Breeding and Feeding of Common Hatchetfish
©fotolia The common hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla), also known as the river hatchetfish, and the silver hatchetfish, is a freshwater fish with a uniquely shaped body. However, the name silver...
View ArticleWhere to Find Affordable Aquariums Online
I recently went to the local fish store to purchase a new aquarium, and after picking out an aquarium from the display setups, I was confronted with two problems. The first was the standing threat from...
View ArticleBlack-winged Hatchetfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black-winged...
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (76 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 5.5-7.0 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Water Temperature: 75-84 °F (24-29 °C) Maximum Size: 1.5...
View ArticleHow to Identify and Treat Freshwater Ich
There are few diseases more hated and feared in the aquarium hobby than Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Of course, most people just know it as freshwater ich, or white spot disease, but nearly everyone...
View ArticleThe Best Beginner Fish For Freshwater Aquariums
©Fotolia It can be a difficult task to find the right beginner fish when you’re starting out in the aquarium hobby. Not only are you confronted by dozens, or even hundreds of colorful and interesting...
View ArticleChinese Algae Eater – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Chinese Algae Eaters
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons (208 liters) Care Level: Hard Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH (Soft to Hard) Temperature: 71-80°F (22-27°C) Maximum Size: 11 inches (28 centimeters) The Chinese...
View ArticleRedtail Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Redtail Catfish
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 1000 Gallons (3785 liters) Care Level: Very Difficult Water Conditions: 5.8-6.8 pH (Soft to Moderately Hard) Temperature: 68-79°F (20-26°C) Maximum Size: 48 inches (122...
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