The guppy (Poecilia reticulate) is easily one of the most recognizable fish in the world, and sometimes it seems like everyone has kept these fish at some point in their lives. And it’s easy to see why these fish are so popular. Not only are they peaceful, but the males are available in a staggering array of eye-catching colours and tail fin variations. Originally described … [Read more...] about The Complete Guppy Care Guide
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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
Lemon Tetra – The Care, Feeding, and Breeding of Lemon Tetras
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
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