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Fish Suitable For Coldwater Tanks: How To Choose Species For Indoor Unheated Aquariums (2023)

Please bear in mind that the following groupings are given as a guide only. You should read up on the species you are interested in for more detail about their temperaments and water quality requirements. Fish that are sold for “coldwater” aquariums are better classified as “temperate” species. They do not so much need cooler water, […]

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Aquarium Expedia: How To Care Haplochromis sp. Flameback

Aquarium Expedia: How To Care Haplochromis sp. Flameback

Haplochromis sp. Flameback Common name:  Flameback Location and lake collected from:  Lake Victoria Approximate size:  4 inches Food:  They should eat most foods including flake, pellet, frozen and live foods.  pH:  7.5 – 8.4 Temperature:  76 – 82 degrees. Breeding behavior:  Mouthbrooder.  I have seen a large group with multiple males and an equal number

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Information About Freshwater Fish Blue Ram: Breeding Papiliochromis Ramirezi

Are You Wondering Which Anemone You Should Buy? Tips For Choosing Bubble Tip Anemone 2023

So as promised I was going to tell you all about the saga of my bubble tip anemone. After finally overcoming the issues with my much deadlier carpet anemone I decided instead I would purchase a smaller, more colorful bubble tip anemone. It was a nice thought at first and a great experience however I

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What You Should Know To Put Anubius Nana In Your Fish Tank

Anubius nana Scientific Name: Anubius barteri nana Common Name: Approximate Size: 10 inches in width, 4 inches in height. pH Range: 5 – 9+ Temperature Range 60 – 84 Lighting: Does well in moderate or bright light How to keep: Does well attached to rocks, driftwood,  planted in the substrate or if left floating.  How

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Well-Known Tropical Fish: Basic Info To Bring Haplochromis sp. Ruby Green

Haplochromis sp. Ruby Green Common name:  Ruby Green Location and Lake collected from:  Lake Kyoga area Approximate size:  about 4 inches Food: Not picky.  Will eat flake, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, spirulina, pellet food, and mine will eat Java Moss if given the chance. pH:  7.5 – 8.4 Temperature:  75 – 82 degrees F.

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Looking For Live Plants? Aquatic Plant Profile Of Hygrophila Polysperma

Hygrophila polysperma Scientific Name: Hygrophila polysperma Common Names: Miramar Weed, Green Hygro, Oriental Ludwigia, East Indian Hygrophila Approximate Size: 24 inches plus in height. pH Range: 5 – 9+ Temperature Range: 75 – 84 Lighting: Does well in moderate or bright light How to keep: Does well planted in the substrate.  How to propagate: Grows

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Aquatic Plant Profile: All About Ceratophyllum demersum “Hornwort”

Ceratophyllum demersum “Hornwort” Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum Common Name: Hornwort Approximate Size: Grows to over 15 inches in height. pH Range: 5 – 7.4 Temperature Range: 74 – 84 Lighting: Does well in moderate or bright light How to keep: Does well planted in the substrate or when left to float at the top of

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