How many fish can you keep in an aquarium? © Lukas Knechtle The exact number of fish that can be kept in an aquarium depends on the species of fish desired. As a rule of thumb for beginners, it is…
Why do fish sometimes breathe faster? The respiratory rate, ie how fast fish breathe, is determined by the oxygen content in the fish’s body. If the organism does not get enough oxygen, it accelerates gill movement. There can be various…
Data sheet killifish German name: Gloryfin killifish Scientific name: Nothobranchius Origin: East Africa Size: Body length up to 6 cm Aquarium Length: Length from 60 cm width Contents: from 54 liters water values Temperature: 20°- 26° C pH: 6 –…
Data sheet Red-lined Apistogramma German name: Red-line Apistogramma Scientific name: Apistogramma Hongsloi Origin: Orinoco, in Colombia and Venezuela Size: Body length up to 6 cm Aquarium Length: Length from 100 cm width Contents: from 100 liters water values Temperature: 25°-29°…
Data sheet Rotala bonsai German name: Indian Rotala Scientific name: Rotala bonsai Alternative trade names: Trade names: Bonsai Ammannia, Rotala indica, Ameletia indica Origin: India and Southeast Asia Light requirements: medium to very high Temperature: 18 – 28°C pH: 5.5…
DG-RA / Pixabay Like all other animals, fish also need a regulated day-night rhythm. Fish sleep, although usually very inconspicuously. From this point of view, perfectly coordinated phases of light and dark are extremely important for the fish in the…
Data sheet red-legged tarantula Trade name: red-legged tarantula Latin name: Brachypelma emilia Origin: Mexico (Durango, Nayarit), Costa Rica Size: max. 6-7 cm Life expectancy: Males: max. 2 years Females: 10-30 years Behavior/stocking: Mostly calm, but quick to defend when threatened…
Data sheet filigree rainbow fish German name: Filigree Rainbow Fish Scientific name: Iriatherina werneri Origin: northern Australia and central and southern New Guinea Size: Body length 4cm – 5cm Aquarium Length: Length from 60 cm width Contents: from 55 liters…
Genus: Lobelia Type: cardinalis Family: Campanulaceae (bellflower family) Hometown: central to eastern North America Height of root with plant: In nature up to 1m, in the aquarium 5 – 30cm Light: medium to high Temperature: 10 – 28°C Growth: slow…
breeding tank A structure for breeding Amano shrimp (Caridina multidentata). Source: Image on Wikimedia Commons License: public domain Author: Rchampagne A small group of females and males are kept in an aquarium. A 12 liter glass aquarium is suitable for…