Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallon (Short-finned Molly), 20 Gallon (Sailfin Molly) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-8 and Moderately Hard to Very Hard (Short-finned Molly), 7.5-8.2 and Hard to Very Hard (Sailfin Molly) Temperature: 72-82 F (25-28 C) Maximum Size: 4 inches (10 cm) Short-finned Molly, 6 inches (15 cm) Sailfin Molly Mollies are one of … [Read more...] about Molly Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Mollies
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Dwarf Puffer Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Dwarf Puffer Fish
Dwarf Puffer Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: PH 6.8-7.5 and Soft to Fairly Hard Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26C) Maximum Size: 1 inch (2.5cm) The dwarf puffer, also known as the pea puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus), is the smallest of the pufferfish available in the aquarium trade and is native to the … [Read more...] about Dwarf Puffer Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Dwarf Puffer Fish
Neon Tetra Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Neon Tetras
Neon Tetra Stats Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons (10 Recommended) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 5.5-7.5 and Soft to Medium Temperature; 68-78F (20-25C) Maximum Size: 1.5 inches (4 centimeters) The neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is one of the oldest tropical fish in the hobby, having first been collected and kept as far back as the 1930’s. Despite having been … [Read more...] about Neon Tetra Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Neon Tetras
African Dwarf Frog – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of African Dwarf Frogs
The popularity of African dwarf frogs has exploded in recent years, and where they could be difficult to find in the past, they can now be found in most pet stores and local fish stores. These frogs have proven to be especially popular with children, and can be found in many kid’s room, plotting their escape from tiny fish bowls. In the wild, African dwarf frogs can be found … [Read more...] about African Dwarf Frog – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of African Dwarf Frogs
Red Tail Shark (Red Tailed Black Shark) – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Red Tail Sharks
Red Tail Shark Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (55 Gallons Recommended) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6.8-7.5 and Soft to Fairly Hard Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26C) Maximum Size: 6 inches (15.2cm) The red tail shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor) was once found inhabiting streams throughout Thailand, but after decades of habitat loss, it was declared extinct … [Read more...] about Red Tail Shark (Red Tailed Black Shark) – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Red Tail Sharks