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
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Black-winged Hatchetfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Black-winged Hatchetfish
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
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
Silver Hatchetfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Silver Hatchetfish
Silver Hatchetfish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (75 Liters) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 5.0-7.5 pH (Soft to Moderately Hard) Temperature: 60-82.5°F (20-28°C) Maximum Size: 1.25 inches (3.5 centimeters) The Silver Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus levis) is one of the more unique looking freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby, and its unusual … [Read more...] about Silver Hatchetfish – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Silver Hatchetfish
Silver Arowana – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Silver Arowanas
Silver Arowana Stats Minimum Tank Size: 250 Gallons (946 Liters) Care Level: Very Difficult Water Conditions: 6.0-7.0 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Temperature: 75-82° F (24-27° C) Maximum Size: 36 inches (91.5 centimeters) The silver arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is easily one of the most iconic fish in the aquarium hobby, even if the average aquarist could … [Read more...] about Silver Arowana – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Silver Arowanas