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Aquatics About Jewel Spot: How To Raise Psuedotropheus Elongatus

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Psuedotropheus elongatus Psuedotropheus elongatus “Likoma” pictured. Common Names: Occasionally common names such as ornatus, jewel spot, red, thin line hongi, Ndumbi gold likoma, and yellow tail avanti, and ruarwe will be used along with the names of the collection locations. Locations collected from: Likoma, Chewere, Chitande Island (elongatus chailosi), elongatus ruarwe is collected at Charo, […]

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Common Mistakes Beginners Make: Dos And Don’ts For Healthy Nature Of Your Saltwater Aquarium 2023

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You may be dead wrong about your previous Salt Water Aquarium knowledge When you are done setting up your aquarium, you may have some worries about introducing your new fish into your already prepared aquarium. Your worries may stem from the fact that you don’t want parasites to enter the aquarium you have prepared. Well,

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Understanding Small Size Saltwater Fish: Haplochromis Thereuterion

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Haplochromis thereuterion Common name: Location and Lake collected from: Mwanza Gulf, Lake Victoria Approximate size: 5 inches Food: Pellet and flake food mix. This species eats insects on the water surface in the wild. pH: 7.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 76 – 80 degrees F. Breeding behavior: Mouthbrooder. Males don’t seem to be very aggressive towards

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Not For Tankmate! Care Guide For Enantiopus Melanogenys

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Enantiopus melanogenys Enantiopus melanogenys “Black Face” male pictured. Common Names: Locations collected from: wide distribution throughout the lake. Approximate Size: Males reach 6 – 7 inches, females reach 5 – 6 inches. Food: Will eat flake, brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae.  I never tried pellet foods with them.  They will also sift the sand

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