Common Pleco Stats Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons (75 Gallons Recommended) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 Soft to Medium Temperature: 72-86 F (23-30 C) Maximum Size: 24 inches (60 cm) The common pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus), also known as the sucker fish, is a staple of the aquarium hobby, and is easily one of the most popular fish available. They are … [Read more...] about Common Pleco – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Common Plecos
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Kuhli Loach – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Kuhli Loaches
Kuhli Loach Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Moderately Easy Water Conditions: 5.5-6.5 Temperature: 75-86 Maximum Size: 4 inches The Kuhli Loach (pangio kuhlii) is small eel shaped fish that is found throughout Indonesia and Malaysia. While it superficially resembles an eel, it is actually part of the large and varied loach family. There are nearly a … [Read more...] about Kuhli Loach – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Kuhli Loaches
Comet Goldfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Comet Goldfish
Comet Goldfish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons (75 Gallons recommended) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 (Soft to Hard) Temperature: Optimal Range 10-24 °C (50-75 °F) Upper Range 24-30 °C (75-86 °F) Maximum Size: 13 inches (33 cm) The comet goldfish is one of the oldest and best known variants of the common goldfish. It was first bred in the late … [Read more...] about Comet Goldfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Comet Goldfish
Oscar Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Oscars
Oscar Fish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons (75 Gallons recommended) Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 (Soft to Hard) Temperature: 24-30 °C (75–86 °F) Maximum Size: 13 inches (33 cm) The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) also known as the tiger oscar, is large fish that has long been a staple of the aquarium trade. Originally found in South … [Read more...] about Oscar Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Oscars
Cherry Barb Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Cherry Barbs
Cherry Barb Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 and Soft to Medium Temperature: 22–27 °C (71.5–80.5 °F) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The cherry barb (puntius titteya) is a small minnow that has remained a staple of the aquarium hobby for nearly a century. Originally found in Sri Lanka, it has since been introduced to … [Read more...] about Cherry Barb Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Cherry Barbs