Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (38 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 7.5-9.0 pH and Hard to Very Hard Temperature: 73-81 °F (23-27 °C) Maximum Size: 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) The Neolamprologus brevis is a small, shell dwelling cichlid. It is found only in the waters of Lake Tanganyika in Africa, and is quite popular in the aquarium hobby. While it … [Read more...] about Neolamprologus brevis – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Neolamprologus Brevis
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Peppered Cory – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Peppered Corydoras
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (38 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 64-73 °F (18-23 °C) Maximum Size: 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) The pepper catfish (Corydoras paleatus), also known as the peppered cory, or the blue leopard corydoras, is a peaceful catfish, that is one of the most popular corydoras to … [Read more...] about Peppered Cory – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Peppered Corydoras
Bala Shark – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bala Sharks
Bala Shark Stats Minimum Tank Size:100 Gallons (378 litres) Care Level: Difficult Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH and Soft to Medium Temperature: 72-82 °F (22-28 °C) Maximum Size: 14 inches (35 cm) The bala shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus), also known as the tricolor shark, or the silver shark, is a large minnow, that unsurprisingly isn't actually a shark. It is … [Read more...] about Bala Shark – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bala Sharks
Black Molly – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black Mollies
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (110 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 7.0-8.5 pH and Hard Water Temperature: 70-79 °F (21-26 °C) Maximum Size: 5 inches (20 cm) The black molly (Poecilia sphenops) is small live bearer fish, that ranks among the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. It is native to both South America and Central America, and can … [Read more...] about Black Molly – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black Mollies
Pictus Catfish – How to Care for Pictus Catfish
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 45 Gallons (205 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Hard Water Conditions: 5.5-7.0 pH and Soft Water Temperature: 72-77 °F (22-25 °C) Maximum Size: 5 inches (20 cm) The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a small catfish that is native to the Orinico and Amazon rivers and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Peru. It is … [Read more...] about Pictus Catfish – How to Care for Pictus Catfish