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Cleithracara maronii (Keyhole Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cleithracara maronii, better known as the Keyhole Cichlid, is a freshwater, creek-dwelling species distributed in the clear waters of Trinidad, the Orinoco River basin, and rivers from Guyana’s Barima River to French Guiana’s Ouanary River. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 25°C (72 – 77F) Hardness: 3 – 20 dH Description: [...]

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Ctenopoma ansorgii (Orange Bush Fish)

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Tanganicodus irsacae (Spotted Goby Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Tanganicodus irsacae, commonly known as the Spotted Goby, is a freshwater species endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa.  It is usually found near the shoreline, among the pebbles. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 24°C – 28C (75 – 82F) Hardness: 10 – 20 dH Description: Tanganicodus irsacae usually reaches a length of 6 [...]

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Punctius conchonius (Red Glass Rosy Barb)

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Rhodeus sericeus (Amur Bitterling)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Rhodeus sericeus, also known as Amur Bitterling, is a freshwater species found throughout Europe and Asia.  The subspecies Rhodeus sericeus amarus is found in eastern and central Europe; Rhodeus sinensis sinensis is distributed in the Jangtze basin.  This species occurs in ponds, lakes, the backwaters of rivers and sandy pools.  PH: 5.5 [...]

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Rasbora pauciperforata (Red-stripe Rasbora)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Rasbora pauciperforata, commonly known as Red-striped Rasbora, is an Asian freshwater species found in Sumatra, Borneo, Singapore, and in the Malay Peninsula.  It tends to inhabit black water streams and forest peat swamps filled with fallen leaves, branches and twigs.  PH: 5.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 23°C – 26C (73 – 79F) Hardness: [...]

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Puntius asoka (Asoka Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius asoka, commonly known as Asoka Barb, is an Sri Lankan freshwater species found in the Sitawaka River and its tributaries, and in Kelani.  It is distributed in deepish, fast-flowing water, usually in areas with gravel-sand substrates.    PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 25°C – 30C (77 – 86F) Hardness: 1 – [...]

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Procambarus pubescens

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: Procambarus pubescens is an American crayfish distributed in the Savannah River basin of Georgia and South Carolina, particularly the Barnwell and Aiken Counties.  It has been sighted as far south as Hampton County. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) Hardness: Is generally found in soft, acidic water [...]

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Aulonocara maylandi (Sulphurhead Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara maylandi cichlids are distributed throughout Eccles Reef and West Reef, Lake Malawi, Africa. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 10 – 30 dH Description: Aulonocara maylandi, also known as the Sulphurhead Peacock, reaches up to 15 cm in length.  Males have a brilliant sulphur yellow [...]

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Procambarus cubensis (Cuba Crayfish)

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: Procambarus cubensis, known also as the Cuba Crayfish, has its origins in Cuba.  Once a flourishing species, the Cuba Crayfish is starting to become rare. PH: 6.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 15 – 28°C (59 – 85°F) Hardness: 5 – 30 (gH); 3 – 20 (kH) Description: The Cuba Crayfish is a peaceful [...]

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Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae (Red Eye Tetra)

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Procambarus clarkii (Red Swamp Crayfish)

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: Procambarus clarkii has its origins in the south-central United States and north-eastern parts of Mexico.  It can now be found in the River Nile, Japan, Hawaii, and areas of Western Europe, including Spain and Portugal.  This crayfish is found in slow streams, swamps, ponds and ditches; it will not be seen in [...]

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Melanotaenia eachamensis (Lake Eacham Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Thought to be extinct in 1987, the Lake Eacham Rainbowfish is found in the north-eastern corner of Australia. Their natural habitats are isolated crater lakes and rainforest creeks abundant in dense vegetation and fallen logs.  While they are now extinct from Lake Eacham, they can be found in small populations in Dirran [...]

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Hemigrammus rodwayi (Gold Tetra)

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Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra)

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Aulonocara aquilonium

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara aquilonium species is distributed at a depth range of 12 – 25 metres in Lake Malawi, Africa, and are found in sandy areas. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F) Hardness: 10 – 30 dH Description: Adult males have a distinctive dorsal fin colouration with a [...]

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Puntius lineatus (Striped Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius lineatus, better known as Striped Barb, is an Asian freshwater species distributed in Malaysia and Indonesia, particularly in swamps, submerged grasses and in clear, black waters. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 Temperature: 23°C – 26C (73 – 79F) Hardness: 10 – 14 dH Description: Puntius lineatus can reach a length of around [...]

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Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara Cichlid)

Aequidens pulcher (Blue Acara Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:11:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Chromobotia macracanthus (Clown Loach)

Family: Cobitidae Distribution: Chromobotia macracanthus, better known as the Clown Loach, is a tropical freshwater species that has its origins in the inland waters of Sumatra and Borneo. PH: 5.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 30°C (77 – 86F) Hardness: 5 – 12 dH Description: The Clown Loach is a big, bold species that can [...]

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Metriaclima pyrsonotos (Albino Red Top Zebra)

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Rasbora elegans (Elegant Rasbora)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Rasbora elegans, commonly known as Elegant Rasbora, is an Asian freshwater species found in the Malay Peninsula, Singapore and the Greater Sunda Islands of Sumatra and Borneo.  It has been seen in swift forest streams, areas with stones, sand and gravel, as well as sluggish backwaters full of dense vegetation. PH: 5.0 [...]

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Inlecypris auropurpurea (Lake Inle Danio)

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Moenkhausia pittieri (Diamond Tetra)

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Puntius conchonius (Rosy Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius conchonius, better known as Rosy Barb, is an Asian freshwater species found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and has been reported in Myanmar.  It is distributed in lakes and fast-flowing hill streams.    PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 18°C – 22C (64 – 72F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: [...]

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Brycinus longipinnus (Longfin Tetra)

Family: Alestidae Distribution: Brycinus longipinnus, commonly known as the Longfin Tetra, is a species distributed in big rivers – in the upper and lower reaches – and in estuarine zones; it is the only Brycinus species to reside in small streams and rivers.  It is found in Africa’s Atlantic border, from Gambia to the Democratic [...]

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Thayeria ifati (Half-striped Penguin Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Thayeria ifati, sometimes called the Half-striped Penguin Tetra, is a pelagic freshwater species found in the Maroni and Approuague River basins, French Guiana.  It is distributed in sandy-bottomed creeks, lentic waters and shallow, calm areas. PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 23°C – 28C (74 – 82F) Hardness: 4 – 12 dH Description: [...]

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Atyaephyra desmaresti (Freshwater Shrimp)

Family: Atayae Distribution: Atyaephyra desmaresti is historically distributed from North Africa to Spain, Italy and Corsica, but has recently been seen in Holland, Austria and in the Danube. PH: 7.0 – 8.5 Temperature: 25°C is ideal (77°F), but can exist in temperatures ranging anywhere from 2°C – 30°C (35.6 – 86°F) Hardness: 5 – 20 [...]

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Nimbochromis linni (Elephantnose Cichlid)

Nimbochromis linni (Elephantnose Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:25:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Steatogenys duidae (Centipede Knifefish)

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Apistogramma Rupununi (Two-spot Apistogramma)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Rupununi is found in South America and parts of the West Indies: the Branco River, the Amazon River basin and Guyana’s Rupununi River basin, from which it derives its name. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F) Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH Description: Male Two-spot Apistogrammas can [...]

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Melanochromis auratus

Melanochromis auratus Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:10:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Puntius nigrofasciatus (Black Ruby Barb)

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Protomelas steveni “Taiwan Reef”

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Aulonocara nyassae (Emperor Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara nyassae, commonly known as Emperor Cichlid, is distributed throughout Lake Malawi, Africa. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77°F) Hardness: 10 – 25 dGH Description: Aulonocara nyassae cichlids will grow up to 8 cm in an aquarium environment.  This Malawian species has a dark blue body with [...]

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Puntius ticto (Ticto Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius ticto, commonly known as Ticto Barb, is an Asian species found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Bangladesh, among still, shallow, muddy-bottomed rivers.  PH: 6.5 – 7.0 Temperature: 14°C – 22C (57 – 72F) Hardness: 3 – 10 dH Description: Puntius ticto can reach a maximum length of around [...]

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Melanotaenia parva (Lake Kuromai Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Lake Kuromai Rainbowfish is known only from Lake Kuromai on the Vogelkop Peninsula of Western New Guinea, Indonesia.  As they are lake dwellers, they prefer low currents and clear, clean water. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 24°C -26°C (75 – 79F) Hardness: 12 – 16dH Description: In usual Rainbowfish form, the males [...]

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Semaprochilodus taeniurus (Silver Prochiliodus)

Family: Prochilodontidae Distribution: Semaprochilodus taeniurus, also known as Silver Prochilodus, is a freshwater species found in the central parts of the Amazon basin, Brazil.  It can be found in floodplain lakes, forest streams and tributaries. PH: 5.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 23°C – 29C (73 – 84F) Hardness: 1 – 15 dH Description: Semaprochilodus taeniurus can [...]

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Gourami’s and other Labrynth fish

Gouramis and other Labrynth fish Belontia hasselti (Malay combtail) Belontia signat (Ceylonese combtail) Betta akarensis (Akar betta) Betta albimarginata Betta anabatoides (Giant betta) Betta antoni Betta balunga Betta bellica (Slim betta) Betta breviobesus Betta brownorum Betta burdigala Betta channoides Betta chini Betta chloropharynx Betta coccina Betta compuncta Betta dimidiata Betta edithae Betta enisae Betta falx [...]

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Puntius cumingii (Two-spot Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius cumingii, commonly known as Two-spot Barb, is a Sri Lankan freshwater species found mainly from Kelani to the Gin basins.  It was introduced into the Mahaweli basin and is now well distributed between Gampola and Ginigathena.  Yellow-finned species usually occur in flowing waters, close to the substrate, while red-finned species are [...]

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Corydoras panda (Panda Corydoras)

Information on Corydoras panda “Panda Cory” Originally posted 2009-12-03 21:39:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Procambarus clarkii (Red Swamp Crayfish)

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: Procambarus clarkii has its origins in the south-central United States and north-eastern parts of Mexico.  It can now be found in the River Nile, Japan, Hawaii, and areas of Western Europe, including Spain and Portugal.  This crayfish is found in slow streams, swamps, ponds and ditches; it will not be seen in [...]

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Anostomus spiloclistron (False Three-Spotted Anostomus)

Family: Anostomidae Distribution: The South American species Anostomus spiloclistron is distributed in the Nickerie River basin, Suriname. PH: 5.0 – 6.0 Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 84°F) Hardness: 5 – 12 dH Description: There is little descriptive information on Anostomus spiloclistron available.  This large South American Headstander can reach up to 16 cm in [...]

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Puntius tetrazona (Tiger Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius tetrazona, commonly known as Tiger Barb, is an Asian freshwater species found in Sumatra and Borneo, in still and slow-moving rivers.  PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 20°C – 25C (68 – 77F) Hardness: 3 – 10 dH Description: Puntius tetrazona can reach a maximum length of around 8 cm.  It is [...]

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Killifish Species

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Rasbora dorsiocellata (Eyespot Rasbora)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Rasbora dorsiocellata, commonly known as Eyespot Rasbora, is an Asian freshwater species found in the Malay Peninsula and in Sumatra, Indonesia; it lives in streams and areas with high acidity. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 Temperature: 20°C – 25C (68 – 77F) Hardness: 0 – 10 dH Description: Rasbora dorsiocellata can reach a [...]

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Caridina Cantonensis sp. (Crystal Red Shrimp)

crystal red shrimp crystal red shrimp Family: Caridina Distribution: Caridina Cantonensis are naturally found in streams across China, but it was while Mr.Hisayasu Suzuki was breeding the black variety that the first red mutation was recorded. PH: 6.3 – 7.2 Temperature: 20°C – 24°C Hardness: 4 dH – 10 dH Description: A very popular and beautiful shrimp which has gained great [...]

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Crenuchus spilurus (Sailfin Tetra)

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Paralabidochromis sp. “Rock Kribensis”

Paralabidochromis sp. “Rock Kribensis” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:38:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Uaru amphiacanthoides (Triangle Cichlid)

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Colisa labiosa (Thick-Lipped Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae Distribution: Colisa labiosa, better known as Thick-Lipped Gourami, is an Asian freshwater species with its origins in the shady waters of Burma and Indo-China.  This species is distributed mainly in the rivers of South Myanmar. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – 82F) Hardness: 4 – 10 dH Description: Colisa [...]

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Fundulopanchax gardneri gardneri (Steel Blue Killifish)

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Toxotes jaculatrix (Banded Archerfish)

Family: Toxotidae Distribution: Toxotes jaculatrix, commonly known as the Banded Archerfish, is a freshwater and brackish species found throughout Asia and Oceania, specifically from India to the Philippines and south to Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and northern parts of Australia. PH: 7.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 30C (77 – 86F) Hardness: [...]

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Aulonocara baenschi (Yellow Peacock Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara baenschi, commonly known as the Yellow Peacock, can be found in Lake Malawi, Africa.  It has been sighted in Chiproka, Maleri Islands, Nkhomo and Usisya. PH: 7.0 – 8.5 Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F) Hardness: 10 – 30 dH Description: Aulonocara baenschi can grow up to 10 cm and [...]

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Chalinochromis brichardi (Brichard’s Chalinochromis)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Chalinochromis brichardi, sometimes known as Brichard’s Chalinochromis, is an African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75 – 81F) Hardness: 9 – 19 dH Description: This rubble-dwelling cichlid can reach a maximum length of 12 cm.  It has a black face with purple-blue fins and [...]

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Danio rerio (Glo-Fish)

Danio rerio (Glo-Fish) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:52:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Neolamprologus splendens

Neolamprologus splendens Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 22:58:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Spathodus erythrodon (Blue-spotted Goby)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Spathodus erythrodon, sometimes known as Blue-spotted Goby, is a freshwater species endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, with the exception of the southern end.  It is rarely seen in more than a foot of water; it is often found right on the rubble shoreline.  PH: 7.0 – 8.5 Temperature: 25°C – 27C (77 [...]

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Lamprologus brevis (Mtoto Zebra Cichlid)

Lamprologus brevis (Mtoto Zebra Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:39:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Neolamprologus brichardi (Princess Cichlid)

Neolamprologus brichardi (Princess Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:09:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Labeo cyclorhynchus (Variegated Shark)

Labeo cyclorhynchus (Variegated Shark) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:57:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Aphyocharax anisitsi, commonly known as the Bloodfin Tetra, is distributed throughout the upper and middle layers of the Parana River basin, South America. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 18 – 28°C (64 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 30 dGH Description: The smallish Bloodfin Tetra, which can reach up to 5 cm in [...]

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Symphysodon discus (Red Discus)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Symphysodon discus, commonly known as Red Discus, is a freshwater species found in the Amazon River basin, Brazil, in the lower Abacaxis River and in the lower Trombetas River; it is distributed in slow rivers and tributaries. PH: 5.0 – 6.5 Temperature: 27°C – 33C (81 – 91F) Hardness: 3 – 15 [...]

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Copadichromis chrysonotus

Copadichromis chrysonotus Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:05:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Epalzeorhynchos bicolor (Albino Redtail Shark)

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor (Albino Redtail Shark) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 12:03:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma hongsloi (Redstripe Dwarf Cichlid)

Apistogramma hongsloi (Redstripe Dwarf Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:18:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Rhodeus amarus (European Bitterling)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Rhodeus amarus, also known as European Bitterling, is a freshwater species found throughout Europe.  It is distributed in the Rhone basin to the Neva in Russia; and south to the Black Sea.  It is also in the Black, Aegean and western and southern Caspian Seas.  It also appears in the Mediterranean basin [...]

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Neolamprologus leleupi (lemon Cichlid)

Neolamprologus leleupi (lemon Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 23:09:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aulonocara rubescens “Ruby Red”

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Spathodus erythrodon (Blue Goby Cichlid)

Spathodus erythrodon (Blue Goby Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:19:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanotaenia arfakensis (Arfak’s Rainbowfish)

Arfak’s Rainbowfish Melanotaenia arfakensis Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Melanotaenia arfakensis live primarily in the streams, but also in the lagoons and swamps, on the Prafi Plains of Western New Guinea. The Arfak Rainbowfish preferred habitat includes tributaries rich in soil and sediment deposits, submerged logs, branches, and sub-surface vegetation. Now listed as “Vulnerable” in the IUCN [...]

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Triportheus pantanensis

Family: Characidae Distribution: Triportheus pantanensis is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s Rio Paraguay and the lower Rio Parana basin. PH: 5.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F) Hardness: 0 – 20 Description: Triportheus pantanensis can reach a maximum length of about 16 cm.  This deep-bodied species has [...]

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Nannacara anomala (Golden Dwarf Cichlid)

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Caridina cf. babaulti spp. (Caridina gracilirostris / Green Neon Shrimp)

Family: Caridina Distribution: Caridina gracilirostris, or Green Neon Shrimp, is distributed in the waters of India. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 20– 28°C (68 – 82°F) Hardness: gH < 10; kH < 10) Description:  The Babaulti group is very controversial and it is hard to tell the different species within this genus, given they are [...]

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Apistogramma panduro (Panda Apisto)

Apistogramma panduro (Panda Apisto) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:05:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Baenschi

Apistogramma Baenschi Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Baenschi are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Huallaga (near Tarapoto, Peru). They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 25°C (77°F) Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful [...]

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Aulonocara sp. (Strawberry Peacock)

Aulonocara sp. (Strawberry Peacock) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-09 07:09:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Chalinochromis popelini

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Chalinochromis popelini is a middle-bottom dwelling African cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika.  Specifically, its type locality is in Moba, about two-thirds of the way down the southwest side of Lake Tanganyika. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 22°C – 27°C (72 – 81F) Hardness: 8 – 15 dH Description: Chalinochromis popelini can grow [...]

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Puntius tetrazona (Albino Tiger Barb)

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Puntius oligolepis (Checkerboard Barb)

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Puntius titteya (Cherry Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius titteya, commonly known as Cherry Barb, is an Asian freshwater species found in Sri Lanka’s Kelani and Nilwala basins; it is distributed in shaded streams and has a preference for shallow, slow-flowing waters.  PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 23°C – 27C (73 – 81F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Puntius [...]

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Bagrichthys macracanthus (Black Lancer Catfish)

Family: Bagridae Distribution: Bagrichthys macracanthus, more commonly known as Black Lancer Catfish, is found in the Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Thailand, and in Indonesia.  It mainly dwells in large, muddy rivers. PH: 5.5 – 7.0 Temperature: 24°C -28°C (75 – 82F) Hardness: 1 – 24 dH Description: This Black Lancer Catfish differs from Bagrichthys hypselopterus [...]

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Hemichromis sp. Guinea I (Turquoise Head Jewel Cichlid)

Hemichromis sp. Guinea I (Turquoise Head Jewel Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:49:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Salpinction

Apistogramma Salpinction Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Salpinction is a new species, discovered in 2005, that is found in Brazil, South America PH: 6 – 6.5 Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 5 dH Description: This species of Apistogramma differs in its colour pattern. Darker abdominal stripes and a lateral band, along [...]

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Terapon jarbua (Target Fish)

Terapon jarbua (Target Fish) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:34:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanotaenia oktediensis (Oktedi Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Melanotaenia oktediensis is currently listed as vulnerable, due to water pollution caused by the Ok Tedi copper mine. Oktedi Rainbowfish is only present in the Ok Tedi River, and respective tributaries, in the Upper Fly River System.  Their habitat consists of dense rainforest vegetation, cool, clear mountain waters and rocky bottoms. PH: 7.0 [...]

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Abramites hypselonotus (Marbled Headstander)

Family: Anostomidae Distribution: Abramites hypselonotus is distributed in the South American waters of Orinoco, Amazon, Paraguay and the lower Parana River basins.  They are typically found in fast-flowing waters and rivers with plenty of rocks. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 23 – 27°C (73 – 81°F) Hardness: 2 – 18 dH Description: The Marbled Headstander [...]

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Triportheus culter

Family: Characidae Distribution: Triportheus culter is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is distributed in South America’s Amazon River basin.  It has been collected from the small tributaries of the Ampiyacu River and also from the Ucayali River to the mouth of the Rio Negro. PH: 5.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F) [...]

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Pseudotropheus acei “Msuli Point”

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Danio Species

Danio albolineatus Danio kerri Danio nigrofasciatus Danio rerio Devario devario Devario malabaricus

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Xiphophorus maculatus (Platy)

Information on Xiphophorus maculatus (Platy) will be coming soon.

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Paracheirodon innesi (Neon Tetra)

Information on Paracheirodon innesi (Neon Tetra) will be coming soon

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Rasbora Species

Rasbora argyrotaenia  (Silver Rasbora) Rasbora borapetensis  (Red Tail Rasbora, Blackline Rasbora) Rasbora caudimaculata  (Red Tail Rasbora, Greater Scissortail) Rasbora dorsiocellata  (Emerald Eye Rasbora, Eyespot Rasbora) Rasbora dusonensis  (Yellow Tail Rasbora, Rosefin Rasbora) Rasbora einthovenii  (Blue Line Rasbora, Brilliant Rasbora) Rasbora elegans  (Two Spot Rasbora) Rasbora kalochroma  (Clown Rasbora) Rasbora leptosoma  (Copper Striped Rasbora) Rasbora pauciperforata [...]

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Tetra Species

The Tetra family are wide spread and very common in the aquarium hobby, this is because most of them make great community fish, they are active, colourful, generally cheap and typically friendly. Arnoldichthys spilopterus – Niger Tetra, Arnold’s Characin, Red-eye Characin Astyanax jordani – Blind Cave Fish Boehlkea fredcochui – Chochu’s Blue Tetra Brycinus longipinnis [...]

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Hyphessobrycon nigricinctus

Family: Characidae Distribution: The locality of Hyphessobrycon nigricinctus can only be narrowed down to Peru, South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon nigricinctus is a beautifully coloured member of the Hyphessobrycon species.  With a base colour of silver, it [...]

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Hyphessobrycon micropleurus

Family: Characidae Distribution: São Francisco River basin of South America is where Hyphessobrycon micropleurus choses to inhabit. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Still on the small side of the Hyphessobrycon scale, Hyphessobrycon micropleurus falls just short of 3cm when fully [...]

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Hyphessobrycon metae (Purple Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela, South America, is where the Purple Tetra was discovered; specifically the Meta River that streams into the Orinoco.  Thus, the species name was derived from its locality.  Hyphessobrycon metae prefers very slow moving bodies of water that have a high acidity and are stained [...]

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Hyphessobrycon meridionalis

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessbrycon meridionalis can be found in the lower region of the Parana River and the coastal basins of the Grande do Sul River in Brazil, South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon meridionalis is a medium-sized [...]

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Hyphessobrycon melazonatus

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Amazon River basin in South America is where Hyphessobrycon melazonatus calls home. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon melazonatus will reach a maximum length just short of 4cm.  This species is generally peaceful, active and non-aggressive.  [...]

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Hyphessobrycon negodagua

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon negodagua inhabits the upper Paraguaçú River basin, South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon negodagua is a small Tetra, reaching only 2.8cm when mature.  The family is generally peaceful, active and non-aggressive and there is [...]

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