Quick Stats Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 pH, and Soft to Medium Hard Lighting Requirements: Moderate Temperature: 72 to 82 ºF (22-28 ºC) Maximum Size: 12 Inches (30.5 cm) The dwarf sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) is a commonly available, hardy aquatic plant that is perfect for beginners. There has been some concern that the term sagittaria subulata is … [Read more...] about Dwarf Sagittaria – How to Grow and Care for Dwarf Sag
Peppered Cory – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Peppered Corydoras
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (38 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 64-73 °F (18-23 °C) Maximum Size: 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) The pepper catfish (Corydoras paleatus), also known as the peppered cory, or the blue leopard corydoras, is a peaceful catfish, that is one of the most popular corydoras to … [Read more...] about Peppered Cory – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Peppered Corydoras
Anubias Barteri – How to Care for Anubias Barteri in the Home Aquarium
Quick Stats Care Level: Very Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 pH, and Soft to Moderately Hard Lighting Requirements: Low Temperature: 72 to 82 ºF (22-28 ºC) Maximum Size: 16 Inches (40.5 cm) Anubis Barteri, also known as Aubius is an extremely hardy plant that is perfect for beginners. This plant is probably one of the easiest to cultivate in the hobby, and it is … [Read more...] about Anubias Barteri – How to Care for Anubias Barteri in the Home Aquarium
Bala Shark – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bala Sharks
Bala Shark Stats Minimum Tank Size:100 Gallons (378 litres) Care Level: Difficult Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH and Soft to Medium Temperature: 72-82 °F (22-28 °C) Maximum Size: 14 inches (35 cm) The bala shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus), also known as the tricolor shark, or the silver shark, is a large minnow, that unsurprisingly isn't actually a shark. It is … [Read more...] about Bala Shark – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bala Sharks
How to Choose the Right Aquarium Sand
It seems almost a given that when you go to the store to pick up an aquarium, you also grab a few bags of multicolored gravel to use as the substrate. But gravel isn't your only option for an aquarium, and in many cases, sand can actually make a better choice Not only is sand cheaper, but it's actually superior to gravel in several ways. The biggest difference between sand … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Aquarium Sand