The glass catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus), also known as the ghost catfish, or the phantom catfish, is a unique species of small catfish native to Asia. As the name implies, these catfish have a body that is transparent, with their skeletons and internal organs clearly visible. The only time their body will become translucent – turning a milky white color - is during serious … [Read more...] about The Complete Glass Catfish Care Guide (Kryptopterus vitreolus)
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Bamboo Shrimp – The Complete Care Guide for Bamboo Shrimp
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size 20 Gallons (76 Liters) Care Level: Difficult Water Conditions: PH 6.5-8.0 (Moderately Hard) Temperature: 75-81°F (-°C) Maximum Size: 3 inches (7.6 cm) The bamboo shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis), also known as the Wood Shrimp, Singapore Shrimp, Fan Shrimp, and sometimes as the Asian Filter Feeding Shrimp, is a popular, but somewhat finicky … [Read more...] about Bamboo Shrimp – The Complete Care Guide for Bamboo Shrimp
Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – The Complete Care Guide for Emperor Tetras
Emperor Tetra Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (76 Liters) Care Level: Very Easy Water Conditions: 5.0-7.5 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C) Maximum Size: 2 ½ “(6 cm) The emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish, commonly available in the aquarium hobby. Emperor tetras are considered to be one of the … [Read more...] about Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – The Complete Care Guide for Emperor Tetras
The Easiest Freshwater Fish to Breed in an Aquarium
Livebearers Guppies With the possible exception of convict cichlids, there is arguably no tropical fish easier to breed than guppies. There’s an expression in the aquarium hobby – ‘to breed guppies, just add water’. And it’s a surprisingly accurate expression. All it takes to breed guppies is moderately clean water and at least one male and female (though it’s … [Read more...] about The Easiest Freshwater Fish to Breed in an Aquarium
How to Make Money Breeding Fish
One question that often appears in my inbox is “How can I make money breeding fish?” And you can’t blame people for asking. Keeping fish is an expensive hobby and if you can earn some money doing what you already love, why not do it? After all, if you could breed just a few of the more expensive fish at home, you could probably earn some decent money - or at least cover the … [Read more...] about How to Make Money Breeding Fish