Microsorum pteropus “Java Fern” Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus Common Name: Java Fern Approximate Size: 10 inches in height. pH Range: 5 – 9+ Temperature Range: 60 – 84 Lighting: Does well in low or bright light How to keep: Does well attached to rocks, driftwood, left floating, or planted in the substrate(no sand). How to […]
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All aquatic plants have the same basic requirements, which are outlined below, although some are easier to grow than others. There are some plants that you can grow with just the basic requirements, ie water, light, and nutrients (many of which are provided by wastes from the fish) but for others, or for the most
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Aulonocara sp. “Eureka” Aulonocara “Eureka Albino” pictured. Common Names: Eureka, Eureka Red, Eureka Albino Location Collected From: There is an Aulonocara “Eureka” found in Lake Malawi but lacks a lot of the red coloration of the aquarium bred strains of “Eureka”. The “Eureka Albino” is an aquarium-produced strain. Approximate Size: Males reach a size of
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Are you sick of algae in your aquarium? Your saltwater aquarium lighting may be your problem. Here we have collected the best saltwater aquarium lighting 2023 that will help you to reduce algae production and looks beautiful. Also, Check the Best simple aquarium lights 1- Best Marine LED Aquarium Light Adjustable Color Spectrum and Flow
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Neolamprologus brichardi Description: Similar to a “Daffodil” without the yellowfins and different markings on the face. Common Names: Princess of Burundi Locations Collected From: Wide distribution in the lake. Approximate Size: 3 – 3.5 inches not counting the tail. Food: Not picky, I have not tried them with pellet food. Water Conditions: Tolerates a pH
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Haplochromis sp. All Red Common name: Unknown Location and Lake collected from: Lake Edward, Lake Nawampasa, and Lake Victoria on the Ugandan side. Approximate size: 6 inches Food: They are not a picky eater and will eat flake, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae and pellet foods. pH: 7.5 – 8.3 Temperature: 75 – 82 degrees
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Paralabidochromis chromogynos Common names: Location and Lake collected from: Mwanza Gulf and Zue Island, Lake Victoria Approximate size: About 4 inches. Food: Eats flake, pellet, spirulina, and should accept most foods. pH: 7.5 – 8.4 Temperature: 76 – 82 degrees F. Breeding behavior: Mouthbrooder. I have not seen any aggressive chasing towards each other or
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Should I Test My Water And What Should I Test For? I Testing the water in your fish tank is an essential part of maintaining a healthy and thriving aquatic environment. Poor water quality can lead to sick or dying fish, so it’s crucial to check the water regularly. Here are some steps to follow
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The volume and surface area of a tank are both important things to know. It is usually a simple matter, once either surface area or volume is known, to calculate the other, since volume is equal to the surface area multiplied by the depth (and conversely: surface area = volume divided by depth). The rare
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Freshwater Turtles. This section covers the equipment and water conditions that are needed to keep turtles. What do I use to house my turtle? Turtles can be housed in glass aquariums, or, when older, in outdoor ponds.The turtle aquarium should provide ample swimming room and an area where the turtle can get out of the
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