Many barbel and tetra species can be socialized with each other without any problems. In specific cases, it must be noted that barbels are generally curious and lively and like to tug at everything, including the caudal fins of other…
Does UV light help against algae? The radiation from a UV clarifier also kills algae spores. Since algae release a large number of spores, a UV emitter can only ever reach and kill some of these spores. A UV clarifier…
Almost all aquarium fish can make sounds. They do this for a variety of reasons: Cichlids, among other things, during courtship and aggressive behavior catfish for defence Tetra possibly for shoal cohesion Loaches for unknown reasons An inexpensive mono microphone…
What is total hardness? MarcelBM / Pixabay As water seeps into the ground, it absorbs minerals and salts. Salts consist of 2 so-called ions. In table salt, these two ions are sodium and chloride.The most important salts in water are…
Data sheet masks Apistogramma Latin name: Apistogramma Paulmuelleri Trade name: Mask Apistograma order name: Cichliformes (Cichlids) Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids) Genus: apistograma Origin: Puerto Maldonado, Peru Size (in cm: Males 6 cm, females 4 cm Characteristics: adaptable, easy breeding aquarium size…
Data sheet budgerigar German name: budgie Scientific name: Melopsittacus undulatus Origin: Australia Size: about 18 cm age expectation: 15 years Behave Lining: grain and seed mix, fruit and green fodder Behave: agile, social Number: at least 2 animals Difficulty level:…
In order to keep the water in a pond constantly moving and to remove all impurities, a filter should definitely be used. Models that are very practical Use the sun’s rays as an energy source and therefore require no electricity.…
Data sheet Red bee shrimp German name: Red bee shrimp Scientific name: Caridina logemanni Red Bee Origin: Asia Size: approx. 3 cm Aquarium Length: Nano basin or larger Contents: at least 20 liters water values Temperature: 20°- 25° C pH:…
Datasheet Kissing Gouramis German name: Kissing gouramis Scientific name: Helostoma temminkii Origin: Southeast Asia (from Thailand to Indonesia) Size: Body length 15 cm – 20 cm, max 30 cm Aquarium Length: Length from 160 cm width Contents: from 1,000 liters…
Which fish species can reduce the reproduction of livebearers Livebearing toothcarps become a nuisance in some aquariums because they multiply too much and get the upper hand. Excessive stocking of fish can lead to diseases etc. due to high stress,…