The western mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), commonly referred to as western mosquitofish, western mosquito fish, or just the mosquito fish, is a species of small freshwater fish, originally native to North America. Its natural habitat was the streams and rivers of Indiana and Illinois, as well as the Mississippi River and its tributaries, all the …
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The fearsome looking Fangtooth Moray is really not much of a threat to humans. There are certainly cases of humans receiving a nasty bite from these eels but those were usually incidents when it was provoked. Like most eels, the Fangtooth Moray is generally peaceful when humans are around so long as it is not startled or made to feel threatened.
Snakehead Facts Snakeheads on land can survive for 4 days. Snakeheads are considered invasive species in American waters. Northern Snakehead population throughout North America is unknown. The Snakehead Fish The snakehead fish is an air-breathing freshwater fish that is native to certain areas in Asia and Africa. Unfortunately it is an invasive species in American …
Gammarus Shrimp (Hyalella Azteca), also known as scuds, are freshwater amphipod crustaceans naturally occurring in slow running rivers and lakes measuring approximately 1 cm. They are often found in slow runs over Chara weed, providing a staple preferred food source for trout and other river fish These small invertebrates can be a great food source …
Guppies are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. They are colorful little fish that are always actively swimming throughout the tank. They are also known for their ease of breeding. In fact, a female guppy can give birth to a batch of 100 or more baby guppies every month. The ease of breeding attracts many beginner fishkeepers, but the art of breeding and developing various strains of guppy makes them attractive for advanced fishkeepers as well.
An aquarium filtration system is an important component of a healthy fish tank. An efficient aquarium filter will help maintain good water quality in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. They can help tremendously in maintaining water parameters in between regular water changes. Without a filtration system, you would probably be required to do a lot …
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Common Name(s) Dwarf Gourami Scientific Name Colisa lalia, Trichogaster lalius Origin Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh Temperature Range 72 – 82°F (22 – 27°C) Water pH 6.0 – 7.5 Water KH 4-10 Adult Size Female 2.5 inchesMale 3 inches Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons Diet Omnivorous Dwarf Gourami Facts: Dwarf Gourami build bubble nests and require …
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Common Name(s) Yellow boxfish, Polka-dot Box Fish, Blue-Spotted Boxfish, Cubed Boxfish, Yellow Trunkfish, White Cubicus, Cube Boxfish Scientific Name Ostracion cubicus Origin Red Sea/ Indo-West Pacific Temperature Range 72°F – 78°F Water Parameters dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Adult Size 15”-18”, 1’6” max size Diet Omnivore – krill, shrimp, mollusks and sometimes algae. Dried, …
Betta fish are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason. First, they are very pretty to look at. They come in many different fin shapes and coloration. Some of these specimen are results of many generations of careful selective breeding. Another reason for their popularity can be attributed to their ease of care. Compared to many of the other fish in the aquarium hobby, they are relatively less demanding. In the wild, they inhabit slow moving waters such as small lakes and ponds. These are often low oxygen environments.
Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius) is a species of billfish. They are known for their easily identifiable sword like protrusion from their faces, which is used to slice at prey and make them easier to catch. They are one of the fastest predators of the ocean, swimming at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. They are …
