Mosquitofish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 and Medium to Hard Temperature: 10-29 °C (50-84 °F) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) is small live-bearer fish that is only rarely seen in the aquarium hobby. There are actually two species of mosquitofish, with the western mosquitofish more … [Read more...] about Mosquitofish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Mosquitofish (Mosquito fish)
Amazon Sword – How to Care for an Amazon Sword Plant
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-75 and Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 22–27 °C (72–82 °F) Maximum Size: 24 inches (60 cm) The Amazon sword (Echinodorus bleheri) is a rossette plant that is widely available in the aquarium trade. Originally found throughout the Amazon basin, it is now widely cultivated on … [Read more...] about Amazon Sword – How to Care for an Amazon Sword Plant
Oscar Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Oscars
Oscar Fish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons (75 Gallons recommended) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 (Soft to Hard) Temperature: 24-30 °C (75–86 °F) Maximum Size: 13 inches (33 cm) The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) also known as the tiger oscar, is large fish that has long been a staple of the aquarium trade. Originally found in South … [Read more...] about Oscar Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Oscars
Cherry Barb Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Cherry Barbs
Cherry Barb Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 and Soft to Medium Temperature: 22–27 °C (71.5–80.5 °F) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The cherry barb (puntius titteya) is a small minnow that has remained a staple of the aquarium hobby for nearly a century. Originally found in Sri Lanka, it has since been introduced to … [Read more...] about Cherry Barb Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Cherry Barbs
Golden Apple Snails – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Golden Apple Snails
Golden Apple Snail Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Moderate Water Conditions: 7.0-8.0 and Moderately Hard to Very Hard Temperature: 21–27 °C (71.5–80.5 °F) Maximum Size: 6 inches (15cm) The golden apple snail (Pomacea bridgesii), which is also known under the names apple snail, mystery snail and golden mystery snail, is a large, popular fresh-water … [Read more...] about Golden Apple Snails – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Golden Apple Snails