Can you run an aquarium without technology? The question repeatedly arises among aquarists as to whether a tank can do without all the technology. The reasons for this question are very different. Whether you want to start an experiment, don’t…
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General information about guppies can be found on the guppies main page How big are newborn guppies? Young guppies Source: Picture on Wikimedia Commons License: CC Attr. SA 3.0 Author: Schumi4ever When young guppies are born, they are almost fully…
Long-tailed catfish (female) Photo: Thimo Hamer Males have antler-like outgrowths, the antennae, distributed on their heads and are longer than females. Females have at most a short lady’s beard. From a total length of about 3 centimeters, males and females…
Data sheet mailed catfish German name: armored catfish Scientific name: Corydoras Origin: South America Size: depending on the species 2 cm – 8 cm Aquarium Length: Length from 80 cm width and from 35 cm width for larger speciesLength from…
© Norbert Heidbüchel Java moss, also known as Bogor moss, is a real eye-catcher in the aquarium. The plant is robust, easy to care for and easy to grow. But most important is its value for the little creatures. The…
Which fish species are often referred to as window cleaners. Some species of fish, especially catfish, like to eat algae from the glass of the aquarium. However, fish species that are tended should not be chosen for their usefulness. Otherwise…
How UV clarifiers work A UV clarifier works against bacteria, viruses, other pathogens, fungi and algae. Because the UV radiation not can distinguish between individual types of bacteria all bacteria destroyed, which are sensitive to UV radiation. This includes the…
Veiltail data sheet German name: veiltail Scientific name: Carassius auratus var. Calico Origin: Asia Size: Body length 10 cm to 25 cm Aquarium Length: Length from 100 cm width and 40 cm width Contents: from 150 liters water values Temperature:…
Data sheet cardinal fish German name: cardinalfish Scientific name: Tanichthys albonubes Origin: Asia: South China Size: 5 cm Aquarium Length: 60 cm Contents: From 54 liters Lighting: Furnishings: Plant water values Temperature: 18-22ºC PH value: 6 – 7.5 carbonate hardness:…