Also known as the Red Hump Eartheater, is a unique and peaceful South American Cichlid. Known for the iridescent scales and nuchal hump of the males, this species can be a unique addition to a freshwater tank. While it lacks the pronounced colors of some other South American Cichlids, this is a tough species and …
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Danio Kyathit, also known as the Orange Finned Danio, is a peaceful and robust fish which can coexist with many other species in an aquarium. This is a schooling species, and groups of eight or more will present almost constant activity. Native to fast moving water in Myanmar, this species likes strong currents and lots …
Native to the Xingu river in Brazil, the Mango Pleco (L047) is a vibrantly colored but somewhat rare Pleco that can be a good addition to community tanks. This is an eye-catching species with lime green bodies and yellow stripes along the edges of their fins. All known specimens available are wild caught which means …
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Common Name(s) Red Panda Barb, Ember Barb, Melon Barb Scientific Name Haludaria fasciata Difficulty Level Easy Temperament Peaceful Origin Indian Subcontinent Temperature 72 – 79° F (22° – 26° C) Size 2.4 – 2.8 inches (6 – 7 cm) Minimum Tank Size 30-40 gallons for a group of 6 – 8 Food & Diet Generalist omnivore. …
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The Lampeye Killifish (Poropanchax normani) is a calm fish that is ideal for the nano or planted aquarium due to its modest size. The fish’s body is an intense shade of green and yellow, and a black stripe runs down its back. Sobat Lampeye, Lampeye Killi, and African Lampeye are some of their alternate names. …
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Most aquarists can attest that Foliage is an essential part of the setup of any Aquarium. However, those new to the hobby may not fully realize the impact a single plant can have on the ecosystem of your tank and your tank as a whole. Many people outside of the hobby view flora as just …
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Common Name(s) Festivum, Flag Cichlid, Barred Cichlid Scientific Name Mesonauta Festivus, Cichlasoma Festivum Origin Amazon and Western Guyana Temperature 72 – 82 °F / 25 – 34 °C Size The average adult fish grows to be about 4 inches or 10 cm Minimum Tank Size 40 gallon (151 litres) Food & Diet Small pellets, frozen food, …
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The Melon Sword plant (Echinodorus osiris) is a popular aquarium plant that can be found in many pet stores. This plant is easy to care for and can grow quite large, making it a popular choice for those who are looking to add some greenery to their tank. Melon Swords are native to the tropical …
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Flash Pleco, also known as the Emperor Pleco, is a popular and eye-catching Pleco variety. Dark coloration with white or yellow stripes along their bodies, this fish can add a splash of distinctive patterns to your aquarium. Because of their dark colors they are best kept in tanks with lighter substrates which provide more contrast. …
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Hydrocotyle Umbellata is a beautiful aquatic plant that can be found in marshes, swamps, and wetlands across Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It has small, round, green leaves that are arranged in a whorl around the stem. The leaves are attached to the stem by short petioles. The plant produces small white flowers …
