Platy Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (45 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 7-8.5 pH and Medium to Hard Temperature: 20-26 °C (68-79 °F) Maximum Size: 2 1/2 Inches (6 cm) The common platy (Xiphophorus), also known as the southern platyfish or mickey mouse platy is a small, popular live-bearing fish. It is native to North America and Central America and can … [Read more...] about Platy Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Platys
Feeding Fry Fish – What to Feed Newly Hatched Fish
So now that you’ve finally managed to get your fish to breed, the hard part is over - right? Unfortunately it’s never that simple with fish, and now that the eggs have hatched, you not only have to provide them with nearly perfect water conditions - you also have to feed them. And feeding them isn’t going to be easy. Unless the fry are live bearer fish, their mouths will be … [Read more...] about Feeding Fry Fish – What to Feed Newly Hatched Fish
Boeseman’s Rainbowfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Boesemani Rainbowfish
Boeseman's Rainbowfish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (110 Litres) Care Level: Moderately hard Water Conditions: 7.0-8.0ph (Moderately Hard to Very Hard) Temperature: 80-86°F (26-30°C) Maximum Size: 4 inches (10cm) The Boeseman’s Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani), also known as Boesemani Rainbowfish, is a small tropical fish known for its stunning … [Read more...] about Boeseman’s Rainbowfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Boesemani Rainbowfish
Water Sprite – How to Grow and Care Water Sprite in the Home Aquarium
Water Sprite Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 5-9 ph and Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 68–86 °F(20-30 °C) Maximum Size: 12 inches (30 cm) Water sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) is an easy to cultivate, fast growing beginner plant that is the suitable for a wide array of aquariums and water types. It can be found on … [Read more...] about Water Sprite – How to Grow and Care Water Sprite in the Home Aquarium
Everything You Need to Know About Aquarium Water
Water is the life blood of any aquarium, and any issue with the water can quickly impact your fish’s health. Because of this, it’s important to recognize the most common problems that you may encounter with an aquarium’s water, and how to swiftly remedy the situation. Of course not every problem should be regarded as an immediate threat to your fish, and most fish will be … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Aquarium Water