Convict Cichlid Stats Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (29 Gallons recommended) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6-8 and Soft to Neutral Temperature: 68-80 F (20-27 C) Maximum Size: 6 inches (15.2 cm) for males, and 4 for females (10.2 cm) The convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is found throughout Central America, inhabiting a wide array of habitats. It … [Read more...] about Convict Cichlid Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Convict Cichlids
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Hornwort – How to Care for a Hornwort Plant
Hornwart Stats Care Level: Very easy Water Conditions : 6-7.5 pH, Soft to Very Hard Lighting: Low to high Maximum Size: 2-6 feet Introduction Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum), also known as Coontail, is a fast growing, aquatic flowering plant. It is commonly found in marshes, streams and lakes in North American and has been naturalized in parts of Europe. Many other … [Read more...] about Hornwort – How to Care for a Hornwort Plant
Crayfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Freshwater Crayfish (Crawfish)
Crayfish Stats Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6.5-8 and Medium Hard to Very Hard Temperature: 65-75 F (18-23 C) Maximum Size: 3 inches (8 centimetres) Introduction For anyone looking for a quirky and interesting pet, the freshwater crayfish is an excellent choice.. They are easy to care for, extremely hardy, and often interact … [Read more...] about Crayfish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Freshwater Crayfish (Crawfish)
Rosy Red Minnow – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Rosy Red Minnows
Quick Stats Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons (10 Gallons recommended) Care Level: Very Easy Water Conditions: PH 6-8 and Soft to Very Hard Temperature: 32-100 (0-37C) Maximum Size: 2 inches (5 cm) The rosy red minnow is normally sold as a tropical fish, but it is actually a color variant of a native North American fish - the fathead minnow. The fathead minnow is found … [Read more...] about Rosy Red Minnow – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Rosy Red Minnows
Guppy Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Guppies
Guppy Stats Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons (10 Gallons Recommended) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: PH 6.5-8.5 and Medium hard to Hard Temperature: 65-80°F (18-27°C) Maximum Size: 2.5 inches (6.5 centimeters) Introduction The guppy (Poecilia reticulate) is easily one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby, and with their long flowing tails and striking … [Read more...] about Guppy Fish – The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Guppies