Guppies (Poecilia reticulata)
Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) were scientifically described by Wilhelm Peters in 1859, when a few live specimens were brought to the Natural History Museum in Berlin. Where did the common name … Read More
Tag: South America
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
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
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
Common Bristlenose Catfish (Ancistrus sp.)
The common bristlenose catfish (Ancistrus sp.) is a popular aquarium fish sold in pet stores under the names “bushynose catfish” or “bristlenose pleco”. It is a representative of the genus … Read More
Ancistrus sp. “Rio Itenez” (Kiefneri II) known as L-519 – breeder’s tips
This highly attractive ancistrus was discovered 3 years ago (in 2019) by Gerhard Kiefner in the Rio Itenez River in Bolivia (known as Guapore in Brazil). Ancistrus sp. Rio Itenez … Read More