Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (76 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 5.5-7.0 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Water Temperature: 75-84 °F (24-29 °C) Maximum Size: 1.5 inches (3.5 cm) The black-winged hatchetfish (Carnegiella marthae) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish, noted for its unusual body shape. Its laterally compressed … [Read more...] about Black-winged Hatchetfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black-winged Hatchetfish
Where to Find Affordable Aquariums Online
I recently went to the local fish store to purchase a new aquarium, and after picking out an aquarium from the display setups, I was confronted with two problems. The first was the standing threat from my wife that if I bring any more fish tanks into our home, the police would never find my body. While I lend some credence to this threat, there's a good chance she wasn’t … [Read more...] about Where to Find Affordable Aquariums Online
Common Hatchetfish – The Care, Breeding and Feeding of Common Hatchetfish
The common hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla), also known as the river hatchetfish, and the silver hatchetfish, is a freshwater fish with a uniquely shaped body. However, the name silver hatchetfish is actually a misnomer, and should be used instead to describe Gasteropelecus levis. The name hatchetfish originates from its laterally compressed body, which resembles the head … [Read more...] about Common Hatchetfish – The Care, Breeding and Feeding of Common Hatchetfish
5 Excellent Aquariums to Choose for Your Betta Fish
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are an incredibly attractive and popular fish, which almost everyone has seen living in tiny cups at the pet store. But contrary to popular belief, they don't enjoy living in these small glasses of water. The only way they can even survive these cramped conditions is by being regularly dosed with a cocktail of powerful … [Read more...] about 5 Excellent Aquariums to Choose for Your Betta Fish
Water Lettuce – How to Grow and Care for Pistia (Water Lettuce)
Quick Stats Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 6.5-7.2 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Lighting Requirements: Medium Temperature: 70 to 80 °F (21-27°C) Maximum Size: 10 inches (25.5 centimeters) Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), also referred to as water cabbage, or Nile cabbage, is an aquatic plant that can be surprisingly difficult to grow in the … [Read more...] about Water Lettuce – How to Grow and Care for Pistia (Water Lettuce)