General information The Afra Cichlid, also known as the Dogtooth Cichlid, is a popular freshwater fish species among aquarists. These fish are native to Lake Malawi in Africa and are known for their bright colors and interesting behavior. They grow to a maximum size of about 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) in length and can live…
General information Dickfeld's Julie is a species of freshwater cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. They have a slender and elongated body, with a length of up to 10 centimeters (4 inches). The males are larger and more brightly colored than females. They have a unique black and white striped pattern with yellow…
General information The Jewel Cichlid is a popular freshwater fish among aquarium hobbyists. It is known for its bright colors and aggressive behavior, which can make it a challenging fish to keep. The Jewel Cichlid is native to West Africa and can be found in rivers, streams, and lakes. The Jewel Cichlid has a distinctive…
General information The Severum Cichlid, also known as the Banded Cichlid or Hero Cichlid, is a freshwater species that belongs to the Cichlidae family. They are native to South America, specifically in the Amazon Basin, where they can be found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and flooded forests. The Severum Cichlid is a popular aquarium fish…
General information The Zebra Danio is a small freshwater fish that typically reaches an average size of 2 inches (5 cm) in length. They are peaceful and can be kept in groups of 5 or more in a minimum tank size of 10 gallons. They are native to India, specifically in the streams and rice…
There are a few different Anemonies that you can house in a tank which include Bubble Tips, long tentacles, Carpets, Rock Flowers, Sebaes, and Condylactis. The Anemone The biology of each of these anemones is fairly similar. They are all going to have an oral disc in the center of the body which serves as…
One little fish that has skyrocketed in popularity over the years is the Ember Tetra. These tiny little fish are ideal for keeping in the nano tanks and using in aquascapes, as not only are they very small and strikingly colored, but they’re also rather lazy compared to other similar-sized fishes. They have a delightful…
You might want to know the gender of your Tiger Barb because you want to breed your fish. Or maybe you just want to know the balance in your group. Either way, Tiger Barb can be sexed reliably from about 4 months of age. At this time, they should be starting to develop their adult colors. …
Betta smaragdina is commonly known as the Pink Pearl Betta. These guys are very similar to the Splendens. They’re the wilder version of Splendens. Betta Smaragdina The Betta Smaragdina comes from similar areas in Thailand and thrives in the same water parameters. They can sometimes be found in small sluggish areas of water when there is…
In this article, we’ll learn everything about Java Ferns. There are many types of Java Ferns, like the Java Fern Trident, Java Fern Needle Leaf, Java Fern ‘Windelov’, Java Fern Narrow Leaf, and 15+ different types. All these require the same basic requirements. Growing Java Fern When you get a Java Fern, it grows out…