General information on breeding butterfly cichlids © Steffen Hochdorfer Butterfly cichlids spawn very quickly and often. Most of the time, a pair will spawn shortly after being placed in the aquarium and will spawn about every three weeks thereafter. Microgeophagus…
Data sheet Borellis dwarf cichlids German name: Borelli’s dwarf cichlids, also often called Opal Apistogramma Scientific name: Apistogramma borellii Origin: South America (Mato Grosso and La Plata area) Size: Body length 4 cm to a maximum of 6 cm Aquarium…
Datasheet Floating Spurge Botanical name: Phyllanthus fluitans Origin: South America growth height / size 2 cm high, 5 cm wide leaf color: green to red flower color: white to pink behavior/stocking Location at the pond: water surface heyday: March to…
Silicate in aquarium water is considered rather unpopular among aquarists because it promotes algae growth. The mineral is primarily relevant in the start-up phase of a pool: Since the ecological balance in the water is established during this time, an…
Why a nano saltwater aquarium? Source: Nano Meerwasseraquarium Seawater aquariums conjure up a wonderful atmosphere. In order for the fish and invertebrates living in them to feel comfortable, the tanks must be large enough. They should hold at least two…
What oak extract is supposed to do Oak extract is used to lower the pH in the aquarium. The acids contained destroy the carbonate hardness. If the carbonate hardness is lowered while the water values are otherwise the same, the…
Data sheet redfin tetra German name: Redfin Tetra Scientific name: Aphyocharax anisitsi Origin: Brazil, Rio Paraná basin Size: Body length up to 5.5 cm Aquarium Length: Length from 60 cm width Contents: from 100 liters water values Temperature: 20°- 28°…
MaxWdhs @ Pixabay Do you have to replace leaking aquariums? It is a horror for every aquarium owner when water suddenly runs along the pane or a puddle has formed under the tank. Where does the water come from and…
Data sheet black-throated dwarf cichlid German name: Black-throated dwarf cichlid Scientific name: Apistogramma viejita Origin: South America, Colombia (Rio Meta River Basin) Size: Body length 6 cm males, 5 cm females Aquarium Length: Length from 100 cm width Contents: from…
Data sheet Asian house gecko German name: Asian house gecko Scientific name: Hemydactylus frenatus Origin: originally from Southeast Asia, distribution as far south as India, South Pacific islands, South Africa, East Africa, Mexico, Australia, Madagascar Body length: 13cm – 15cm…