Endler’s guppy or Endler’s livebearer?
Seeing this small colorful fish, most people, including many representatives of pet companies and even fish breeders, will say it’s Endler’s guppy. But is this the correct name for this … Read More
Category: Fish
When planning the stocking of an aquarium, you need to pay attention to many aspects. Not every fish that you like will be a good choice. Therefore, before you buy anything, explore their needs in terms of physical and chemical parameters of water. Find out what temperature range of water they live in, what pH and water hardness are suitable for them. Or maybe the fish you chose have some other specific requirements? Be sure to check it out.
Another very important issue is undoubtedly fish nutrition. Do not combine carnivorous and herbivorous species in the aquarium, as it will be difficult to provide them with an adequate diet at the same time.
Check whether the fish you choose are territorial, if they live in pairs, harems or flocks. Don’t forget to check what size they grow up to and whether you have the right aquarium that will fit them. Reading the above tips, you may feel that choosing the right stock is a very complicated task. Yes, it is not always a simple one. However, we will try our best to introduce you to various interesting fish species and suggest well-functioning tank stockings so that you can enjoy a beautiful aquarium. In addition to descriptions of fish species, you will also find interesting material on their biology and functioning in the environment.
Ancistrus sp. L-309 – a rare beauty
Ancistrus sp. L-309 is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful loricariids of the genus Ancistrus. It was discovered quite recently, in 2002, in the Rio Tapajos River in … Read More
Green swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) – a fish with a history
A green swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a relatively large and active fish which belongs to the family of Poeciliidae. In aquariums, you can find a number of breeding varieties that … Read More
Cichlids in the genus Pseudocrenilabrus
Pseudocrenilabrus cichlids can be found in waters from the Nile basin to southern Africa. They live in shallow, slow-moving waters or standing backwaters among the stems of water lilies and … Read More
African butterfly cichlid (Anomalochromis thomasi)
African butterfly cichlid (Anomalochromis thomasi) is native to Africa, but it’s not another species from Lake Malawi or Lake Tanganyika. If you are a fan of small cichlid species, you … Read More
Neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) – a real living jewel in your aquarium
Neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a very popular small representative of Characidae family. Thanks to its small size and beautiful colors it can be very often observed in general aquariums. … Read More