Secure a nest of foam against the current Foam nest of paradise fish Photo: Christoph Schöberl A strong current in the aquarium can destroy the foam nest of labyrinth fish. This can also happen if the flow increases after a…
Data sheet phoenix tetra Latin name: Hemigrammus filamentosus Trade name: Phoenix tetra or South American thread tetra order name: Tetras (Characiformes) Family: True tetras (Characidae) Genus: hemigrammus Origin: South America Size (in cm: 4 cm long aquarium size Length and…
Datasheet Pear Toad Latin name: Bufo guttatus, Rhaebo guttatus Origin: South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia) Size (in cm: Up to 18cm behavior/stocking Lining: live food Behave: Nocturnal, quiet, suitable for groups Life expectancy: Up to 10 years…
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Male Platy Gonopodium in a circle Source: Image on Wikimedia Commons License: Public domain Author: Loelo The mating organ of the male of most livebearing toothcarps is called the gonopodium. With the onset of sexual maturity, the anal fin of…
Which basic test methods are available for aquaristics ©Tatyana – stock.adobe.com – ID: 429160510 There are many different ways to control water values in the aquarium. The various methods are presented here as well as the measured values to be…
Data sheet Indian giant mantis German name: Indian giant mantis Scientific name: Hierodula membranacea Origin: South-Southwest Asia Body length: 70mm – 100mm age expectation: 7-15 months Behave Lining: carnivorous Behave: aggressive Number: single keeping Difficulty level: Beginner H. Zell, Hierodula…
How does algae grow on stones? Stones are simply part of the aquarium. Whether they form the substrate, are used for decoration or equipped with plants. They are often a great eye-catcher and offer the residents many hiding places. Algae…
Data sheet mini sharks German name: mini sharks Scientific name: Sciades seemannic Origin: Coastal waters from southern California to Colombia Size: 40 cm and larger Aquarium Length: from 300 cm edge length Contents: from 1200 liters content water values Temperature:…
Discus and Red Neon Many discus books recommend neon or red neon as companion fish for discus. However, temperatures of 19° and higher, at which discus are often kept, are too high for neon. The neons have a higher metabolism…