Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (75 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: PH 5-5-7.5 Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 68-79°F (20-26°C) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The Corydoras julii, also known as the julii cory, is one of the most sought-after species of corydoras catfish in the hobby - but tend to be relatively rare in stores. … [Read more...] about Corydoras Julii – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Corydoras Julii
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Twig Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Twig Catfish (Farlowella)
Twig Catfish Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (80 Litres) Care Level: Difficult Water Conditions: PH 6.0-7.0 Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 75-79°F (24-26°C) Maximum Size: 6 inches (15 cm) The name twig catfish (Farlowella) is an umbrella term used for at least 37 species of catfish, but usually only two of these species are found in the aquarium trade: … [Read more...] about Twig Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Twig Catfish (Farlowella)
Lemon Tetra – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Lemon Tetras
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (75 Liters) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6.0-7.5 Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is a small, fresh water fish and an old favorite among aquarists. These fish are native to Brazil, and were first collected for the aquarium … [Read more...] about Lemon Tetra – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Lemon Tetras
Redtail Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Redtail Catfish
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 1000 Gallons (3785 liters) Care Level: Very Difficult Water Conditions: 5.8-6.8 pH (Soft to Moderately Hard) Temperature: 68-79°F (20-26°C) Maximum Size: 48 inches (122 Centimeters) The redtail catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus), known as the cajaro in Venezuela, and the pirarara in Brazil, is an extremely large freshwater fish. Yet, … [Read more...] about Redtail Catfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Redtail Catfish
Chinese Algae Eater – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Chinese Algae Eaters
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons (208 liters) Care Level: Hard Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH (Soft to Hard) Temperature: 71-80°F (22-27°C) Maximum Size: 11 inches (28 centimeters) The Chinese algae eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri), also known as the Indian algae eater, or the sucking loach, is a fish with a somewhat misleading name. While they do consume … [Read more...] about Chinese Algae Eater – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Chinese Algae Eaters