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
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Water Lettuce – How to Grow and Care for Pistia (Water Lettuce)
Quick Stats Care Level: Moderately Difficult Water Conditions: 6.5-7.2 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard Lighting Requirements: Medium Temperature: 70 to 80 °F (21-27°C) Maximum Size: 10 inches (25.5 centimeters) Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), also referred to as water cabbage, or Nile cabbage, is an aquatic plant that can be surprisingly difficult to grow in the … [Read more...] about Water Lettuce – How to Grow and Care for Pistia (Water Lettuce)
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
Swordtail Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Swordtail Fish
Swordtail Stats Minimum Tank Size: 29 Gallons (132 Litres) Care Level: Moderately Easy Water Conditions: 7-8pH and Moderately Hard to Hard Temperature: 72-82 °F (21-28 °C) Maximum Size: 6 Inches (15 cm) The swordtail (Xiphophous hellerii) is a small fresh water fish, native to Central and North America. It's native range stretches from Honduras in the south, to … [Read more...] about Swordtail Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Swordtail Fish