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Most Asked Questions about a Freshwater Aquarium

Most Asked Questions about a Freshwater AquariumThese are the most asked questions about a freshwater aquarium that covers all aspects of aquarium keeping, with a focus on freshwater aquariums. However, much of the information is also relevant to saltwater setups. Before you start – what you should know before setting up your first aquarium? What is

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Best Sand for Saltwater Tank/ Review of Different Products

Saltwater Aquarium Sand? Best Sand for Saltwater Tank is not just any old sand. It generally comprises what is commonly known as live sand. Live sand is a substrate that has been sourced from a coral reef, or alternatively, it is cultured from non-living Sand for Saltwater sand. The term live refers to the micro

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One Of The Aggressive Fish: More About Saltwater Fish Haplochromis sp. Blue Bar

Haplochromis sp. Blue Bar   Common name:  Unknown Location and Lake collected from:  Hippo Point Lake Victoria Approximate size:  3.5 – 4 inches Food:  Will eat brine shrimp, flake, daphnia, spirulina, mosquito larvae, and mine have occasionally eaten some Java Moss.  I have not tried pellet food with them. pH: 7.6 – 8.2 Temperature:  75 –

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Want To Know More About Fish? Profile of Haplochromis sp. Half Crimson

Haplochromis sp. Half Crimson Common name: Location and Lake collected from: Approximate size:  4 – 4.5 inches. Food:  Mine ate everything I gave them without hesitation.  They really liked the brine shrimp, and the mosquito larvae. pH:  7.5 – 8.4 Temperature:  76 – 82 degrees F. Breeding behavior:  Mouthbrooder.  My males were very aggressive towards

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