Quick Stats Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 6.8-7.5, and Soft to Moderately Hard Lighting Requirements: High Temperature: 70 to 83 F (21-28 C) Maximum Size: 3 Inches (7.5 cm) The Brazilian micro sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) is a short-stemmed plant, that can be grown as a carpet in an aquarium. It is found throughout much of Brazil, and it … [Read more...] about Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis – How to Grow and Care for Brazilian Micro Swords
Black Molly – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black Mollies
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (110 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 7.0-8.5 pH and Hard Water Temperature: 70-79 °F (21-26 °C) Maximum Size: 5 inches (20 cm) The black molly (Poecilia sphenops) is small live bearer fish, that ranks among the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. It is native to both South America and Central America, and can … [Read more...] about Black Molly – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black Mollies
Beginner Aquarium Plants That Anyone Can Grow
If you’re new to aquariums, adding live plants can seem like a daunting task. Especially if you’re one of the many people out there who has a “brown thumb”, and your house features the withered husks of forgotten houseplants. Or maybe you’ve heard people talking about their planted tank setup, with references to T5 lights, a C02 system and a specialized substrate. It can all … [Read more...] about Beginner Aquarium Plants That Anyone Can Grow
Brazilian Pennywort – Learn How to Grow Brazilian Pennywort in an Aquarium
Quick Stats Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: Soft to Moderately Hard Lighting Requirements: Low Temperature: 68 to 82 F (20-28 C) Maximum Size: 24 Inches (60cm) The Brazilian pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala), also known as Brazilian water ivy, or simply as pennywort, is an easy to grow, beginner plants for aquariums. It is native to much of South America and … [Read more...] about Brazilian Pennywort – Learn How to Grow Brazilian Pennywort in an Aquarium
Mexican Dwarf Crayfish – How to Care for, Feed and Breed Dwarf Crayfish
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (45 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Hard Water Conditions: 6.5-8.0 pH and Moderately Hard to Very Hard Temperature: 68-77 °F (20-25 °C) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The term Mexican dwarf crayfish is used to encompass several species (Cambarellus) of small, peaceful crayfish. This also includes the relatively new orange dwarf … [Read more...] about Mexican Dwarf Crayfish – How to Care for, Feed and Breed Dwarf Crayfish