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Aquarium filtration systems, how do they work?

Before you enter any store asking for advice about which filter will suit your aquarium. We recommend you go armed with this basic knowledge about filtration systems. This will help you to make an informed decision and it will save you from future headaches. Let’s start by understanding what filters are designed for. A 50 gallon tank may look like a huge container of water for you and me, but it is nothing in comparison with any natu

Denison's Barb (puntius denisonii) a controversial species

Originating from the fast- flowing hill streams and rivers of the state of Kerala and South Karnataka in South India. They can grow up to 6 in (15 cm) and have a life-span of 8 years. This fish is a relatively new addition to the fish keeping hobby. The Denison's barb is a schooling fish that is usually kept in groups of six or more. They tend to be peaceful but some have been known to be slightly aggressive around food, especially if

Livebearers: colorful fish with a unique form of reproduction.

Livebearers have evolved a unique form of reproduction among fish: they give live birth instead of laying eggs. Fertilized internally, the embryos will take a month to develop before they can be safely released in the water by the mother. Miniature replicas of their parents, it will take up to two to three months for the newly hatched babies to reach adulthood. During this time they are extremely vulnerable to adult livebearers, includi

The Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy)

Originating from India it can grow up to 28" (70 cm). Giant gouramis can adapt to a wide range of water conditions from brackish water, to particularly slow-moving areas such as swamps, lakes and large rivers. Capable of breathing moist air, it can survive during dry seasons due to their ability to "climb" out of water and "walk" short distances in search of small ponds where they can remain for long periods, gulping up air at the surfa

Ram Cichlid (papiliochromis ramirezi)

Care should be taken with water qualities, as Rams are sensitive to water conditions and do not like changes in the chemical nature of their water. Best kept with similarly-sized fishes, Rams are non-aggressive Cichlids. They are quite difficult to breed, and as for cichlids, they make suprisingly poor parents. A pair will form when both fishes are between 1.5 to 2 inches in length and will spawn in the open (on a flattened rock, on the gravel, or on a large leaf) between 80-200 eggs. Often times one of […][...] Read more »

Texas Rio Grande (Cichlasoma cynoguttatus) Cichlid

The Texas Cichlid, also known as Rio Grande requires a tank of at least 50 gallons, with a fine sand bottom. The plants should be hardy as they will burrow around them. This Cichlid is sensitive to water conditions and requires frequent changes of 1/4-1/2 of the water weekly. The females are less brightly colored and usually smaller than the males. Neutral water with soft to medium hardness, a pH of approximately 7.0, and temperatures of 77-82°F is recommended. Open breeders they require well-oxygenated water. Spawning on cleaned rocks, the […][...] Read more »