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Corydoras aeneus

Information on Corydoras aeneus is coming soon Originally posted 2009-12-03 21:30:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Epiplatys longiventralis

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Like the rest of the Epiplatys species, Epiplatys longiventralis is found in Africa, specifically the south-eastern coast of Nigeria. They prefer swampy areas of small streams and swamps around the area of Niger Delta. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 9 gdH Description: Growing to a [...]

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Crenuchus spilurus (Sailfin Tetra)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 03:22:11. 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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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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Hyphessobrycon igneus (Firefin Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Firefin Tetra is found in the Parana River in Argentina, South America. It reportedly enjoys streams and tributaries found in mountains. PH: 6.7 – 7.4 pH Temperature: 21 – 24 °C (70 – 75 °F) Hardness: 3 – 15 dH Description: Another peaceful and active Hyphessobrycon species, the Firefin Tetra is [...]

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Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Skirt Tetra)

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Skirt Tetra) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 03:50:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hemigrammus stictus (Red Base Tetra / Bloodtail Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Red Base Tetra can be found in Guyana, Brazil and Colombia, South America. They prefer the moderately-moving water off the main waterways. PH: 6.5 – 7.0 pH Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F) Hardness: 5 – 8 dH Description: Hemigrammus stictus has a vibrant red spot where the caudal fin [...]

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Trinectes maculatus (Hogchoker)

Family: Achiridae Distribution: Trinectes maculatus, commonly known as the Hogchoker, has its origins in the Western Atlantic, from Massachusetts and the northern Gulf o Mexico down to Venezuela, South America. This species is found in coastal and fresh waters, and can reach a depth of 75 metres. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 5°C – 22C [...]

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Epiplatys barmoiensis (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys barmoiensis can be found in swampy areas and small rivers that run through forests in Guinea, Sierra Leone and western Liberia (Africa). PH: information currently unrecorded because it is very difficult to keep in an aquarium Temperature: 24-27°C (°F) Hardness: information currently unrecorded because it is very difficult to keep in [...]

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Synodontis nigriventris (Blotched Upside-down Catfish)

Family: Mochokidae Distribution: Synodontis nigriventris, commonly known as Blotched Upside-down Catfish, is a freshwater species found in the Congo River basin and the Kasai and Ubangi drainages, Africa. There are reports it has also been seen in Makaka, outside the Congo River basin. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 26C (72 – 79F) Hardness: [...]

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Hyphessobrycon ecuadorensis

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon ecuadorensis is endemic to the Guayas River basin in South America. PH: 5.5 – 7.0 pH Temperature: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F) Hardness: 12 gdH Description: Reaching a maximum length around 2cm, they are one of the smallest of the Tetra family. Hyphessobrycon ecuadorensis are similar to their relatives: generally [...]

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Hyphessobrycon langeanii

Family: Characidae Distribution: The location of Hyphessobrycon langeanii can only be narrowed down to Brazil in South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon langeanii is one of the somewhat larger specimens of the Hyphessobrycon species, attaining a mature length [...]

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Poecilia velifera (Sailfin Molly)

Family: Poeciliidiae Distribution: Poecilia velifera, known also as Sailfin Molly, is a benthopelagic, Central American species distributed in the Yucatan-Quintana Roo and lower Usumacinto-Laguna de Terminos systems. PH: 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77 – 82F) Hardness: 13 – 19 dH Description: Poecilia velifera can reach up to 15 cm in length; females can [...]

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Hyphessobrycon bentosi (Ornate Tetra)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-04 23:10:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanotaenia ajamaruensis (Ajamaru Lakes Rainbowfish)

Ajamaru lakes Rainbowfish Melanotaenia ajamaruensis Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: First collected in 1955 by Dr. M. Boeseman, former Curator of Fishes of the Rijksmuseum in Leiden, the Ajamaru lakes Rainbowfish is endemic to the Ajamaru Lakes area near the centre of the Vogelkop Peninsula in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Despite an extensive scientific expedition by Heiko Blehler [...]

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Hyphessobrycon loweae

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Cerrado region of the Upper Xingu River basin in Brazil is where Hyphessobrycon loweae choses to make its home. It displays a preference for shallow streams with sandy bottom, clear water, minimal vegetation and small rocks. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: [...]

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Rhamphochromis sp. “Lake Chilengali”

Rhamphochromis sp. “Lake Chilengali” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:26:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Semaprochilodus insignis (Insignis Prochiliodus)

Family: Prochilodontidae Distribution: Semaprochilodus insignis, also known as Insignis Prochilodus, is native to Brazil Guyana, Peru, Columbia and Ecudaor; it feeds mostly in floodplains but migrates and spawns in the river channels. PH: 5.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 26C (72 – 81F) Hardness: 1 – 15 dH Description: Semaprochilodus insignis can reach a maximum [...]

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Hemigrammus melanochrous

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hemigrammus melanochrous hails from the middle of the Madeira River basin in Brazil, South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 2-15 gdH Description: Hemigrammus melanochrous will reach a length of 3cm in captivity. The Hemigrammus species is generally peaceful, sociable and perfect for community [...]

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Apistogramma staecki

Apistogramma staecki Family: Cichlidae Distribution: This South American dwarf cichid is found in the Amazon River basin, in the Mamoré and Guaporé River basins. PH: 6 – 6.5 Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 5 dH Description: Apistogramma staecki males grow to a length of 2.1 cm, while females can reach [...]

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Hemigrammus mimus

Family: Characidae Distribution: The South American region that includes the middle Negro and Amazon basins as well as the upper Orinoco River basin is where Hemigrammus mimus makes its home. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 2-15 gdH Description: The Hemigrammus species is usually peaceful and sociable. They [...]

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Aulonocara auditor (Kapesa)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara auditor, or Kapesa, is a sand-dwelling cichlid that can be found in Lake Malawi. At present it is known to be present only in the northern part between Ngara and Vua. PH: 7.8 – 8.6 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (78°F – 82°F) Hardness: 15 – 30 dH Description: The Aulonocara [...]

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Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis (Snowball Shrimp)

Family: Atyidae Distribution: The exact origin of the Snowball Shrimp is unknown, although it was bred in Germany as a hybrid. PH: 6.5 – 7.0 Temperature: 20 – 28°C (68 – 82°F) Hardness: 3 – 25 dH Description: The Snowball Shrimp, which grows up to 2.5 – 3 cm in length, is transparent with a [...]

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Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (Electric Blue Maingano)

Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (Electric Blue Maingano) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:03:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Colisa chuna (Honey Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae Distribution: Colisa chuna, known commonly as Honey Gourami, is an Asian freshwater species found mostly in pools, ponds and inundated fields. It is distributed in the rivers and lakes of India and Bangladesh. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – 82F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Colisa chuna fish [...]

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Melanotaenia lakamora (Lakamora Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Lakamora Rainbowfish are found in Lake Lakamora and Lake Aiwaso of the Triton Lakes in Western New Guinea. PH: 7.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75 – 81F) Hardness: 6 – 14dH Description: Melanotaenia lakamora grow up to 5.5cm and exhibit a beautiful silver reflective body with dark mid-lateral stripes and [...]

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Caridina cantonensis (Bee Shrimp)

Family: Caridina Distribution: The Bee Shrimp, a direct relative of the popular Crystal Red Shrimp, originates from southern China. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 18 – 26°C (64 – 78°F) Hardness: 4 – 6 gH; 1 – 2 kH Description: The Bee Shrimp comes in a wide range of patterns. Its distinctive feature is its [...]

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Corydoras punctatus (Spotfin Corydoras)

Information on Corydoras punctatus “Spotfin Cory” will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-12-03 21:33:40. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Garra lissorhynchus (Redtail Garra)

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Crenicichla johanna (Red-finned Pike Cichlid)

Crenicichla johanna (Red-finned Pike Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:50:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Triportheus magdalenae

Family: Characidae Distribution: Triportheus magdalenae is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s Magdalena River basin, in Columbia. It is the only member of this genus known from this region. PH: 5.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F) Hardness: 0 – 20 Description: Triportheus magdalenae can reach a maximum [...]

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Anostomus plicatus

Family: Anostomidae Distribution: The species Anostomus plicatus is distributed in South America’s Essequibo River basin. PH: 5.0 – 6.0 Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 84°F) Hardness: 5 – 12 dH Description: There is little information on Anostomus plicatus available. This freshwater species can reach up to 10 cm in length. Diet: We can presume [...]

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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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Helostoma temminkii (Green Kissing Gourami / Pink Kissing Gourami)

Family: Helostomatidae Distribution: The Kissing Gourami prefers slow-moving bodies of water with high vegetation (ponds or marshes). They can be found in Thailand, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Cambodia, Indonesia, Borneo and Sumatra. PH: 6 – 8.8 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: The two common names [...]

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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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Aulonocara rubescens “Ruby Red”

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 07:49:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hoplarchus psittacus (True Parrot Cichlid)

Hoplarchus psittacus (True Parrot Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:30:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Rocio octofasciata (Electric Blue Jack Dempsey)

Rocio octofasciata (Electric Blue Jack Dempsey) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:47:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Copella arnoldi (Splash Tetra)

Family: Lebiasinidae Distribution: Copella arnoldi, commonly known as the Splash Tetra, is a South American freshwater species distributed near the banks of slow rivers with heavy vegetation. It is found in the lower Amazon River, Guyana and the Rio Paru. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 29°C (77 – 84F) Hardness: 5 – 12 [...]

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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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Carnegiella strigata (Marbled Hatchetfish)

Family: Gasteropelecidae Distribution: Carnegiella schereri, better known as the Marbled Hatchetfish, is distributed in the upper middle levels of South America’s Amazon River basin; Columbia’s Caquetta River; and in Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Brazil. It prefers to swim in places with plenty of surface vegetation, such as forest streams and tributaries. PH: 5.0 – 8.0 [...]

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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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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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Brachygobius xanthosona (Bumble Bee Goby)

Family: Gobiidae Distribution: Brachygobius xanthozona, better known as the Bumble Bee Goby, is a species distributed mostly in the estuaries of Asia, including parts of Western Indonesia, India, Thailand and South Vietnam. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 24°C – 30°C (74 – 86F) Hardness: 12 – 18 dH Description: Brachygobius xanthozona will reach a maximum [...]

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Xenomystus nigri (Black African Knifefish)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-04 21:58:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Polypterus delhezi (Banded Bichir)

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Hemichromis sp. “Moanda”

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Nandopsis haitiensis (Black Nasty Cichlid)

Nandopsis haitiensis (Black Nasty Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:01:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hyphessobrycon luetkenii

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon luetkenii can be found in the river basins in Uruguay and Paraguay, as well as in the Paraíba do Sul River in Rio de Janeiro. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: One of the larger Tetras, Hyphessobrycon [...]

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Hyphessobrycon agulha

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon agulha is endemic to the Madeira River basin in South America. The Madeira River starts in Manaus, Brazil and flows into the Amazon. PH: 7.0 – 8.0 pH Temperature: 23 – 26°C (73 – 79°F) Hardness: 7 – 12 dH Description: A friendly and sociable fish, Hyphessobrycon agulha reaches a length [...]

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Copadichromis borleyi “Gold Fin”

Copadichromis borleyi “Gold Fin” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:15:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae (Red Eye Tetra)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 23:22:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cambarellus patzcuarensis (Orange Dwarf Crayfish)

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: The Dwarf Crayfish originates from Lago de Patzcuaro, Mexico. PH: 6.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 10– 26°C (50 – 79°F) Hardness: 12 – 15 GH Description: Male Orange Dwarf crayfish will grow a whopping 4 cm in length; females will be slightly smaller. It will show different tones of orange depending on the [...]

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Hyphessobrycon albolineatum

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon albolineatum can be found in the Autana River in the Orinoco River basin, South America. PH: 7.0 – 8.0 pH Temperature: 23 – 26°C (73 – 79°F) Hardness: 7 – 12 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon albolineatum will reach a maximum length of around 2.5cm in the tank. They are rare in the [...]

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Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Ram Cichlid)

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Ram Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 06:19:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Jordanella floridae (American Flagfish)

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Aphyosemion australe (Chocolate Lyretail Killifish)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 22:53:36. 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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Apistogramma velifera

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma velifera is a South American dwarf cichlid, distributed in Venezuela’s Orinoco River system. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 23°C – 30°C (73°F – 86°F) Hardness: > 5 dH Description: There is not much documentation on this species as yet. Diet: A high quality flake is recommended as part of the Apistogramma [...]

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Hyphessobrycon catableptus

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon catableptus is endemic to the Essequibo River basin in South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Reaching a length a little below 2cm, if the Hyphessobrycon catableptus is anything like its relatives, it will be peaceful, social and [...]

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Hemigrammus analis

Family: Characidae Distribution: Like the rest of the Hemigrammus species, these fish are located in South America: specifically, in the Orinoco River basin, Apure River basin, Negro River basin, and in the Essequibo and Demerara Rivers. PH: 6.3 – 7.1 pH Temperature: 23 – 26 °C (73 – 79°F) Hardness: 6 – 14 dH Description: [...]

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Procambarus enoplosternum

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: Procambarus enoplosternum is distributed from the Santee River basin, South Carolina, to the Ogeechee, Savannah and Altamaha River basins in the east parts of Georgia. PH: 6.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 15 – 27°C (60 – 82°F) Hardness: Found in soft water in the wild, but can have a higher gH in an [...]

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Neocaridina heteropoda (Red Cherry Shrimp)

Family: Atyidae Distribution: The red Neocaridina heteropoda, or Red Cherry Shrimp, originates from the waters of Taiwan. The wild form, however, comes from North Vietnam and China. PH: 6.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 18 – 28°C (64 – 82°F) Hardness: gH 12 Description: The Red Cherry Shrimp is the most popular shrimp in the hobby, and [...]

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Copadichromis borleyi (Kandango Red Fin)

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Thoracocharax securis (Greater Hatchetfish)

Family: Gasteropelecidae Distribution: Thoracocharax securis, also known as the Greater Hatchetfish, is a pelagic freshwater species found in the lower Amazon Basin, particularly in lakes, swamps and heavily vegetated ponds. It is occasionally found in fast-moving, shallow streams. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 23°C – 30C (73 – 86F) Hardness: 4 – 15 dH Description: [...]

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Laetacara dorsigerus (Smiling Acara)

Laetacara dorsigerus (Smiling Acara) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:08:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Aequidens rivulatus (Green Terror)

Aequidens rivulatus (Green Terror) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 05:58:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hemichromis elongatus (Banded Jewel Cichlid)

Hemichromis elongatus (Banded Jewel Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 10:24:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanotaenia duboulayi (Duboulay’s Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Duboulay’s Rainbowfish are found abundantly throughout the eastern coastal drainage river systems of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, specifically from Mullet Creek right through to Hastings River. Small colonies have also been found on Fraser Island off the Queensland coast in Australia. Their natural habitat includes freshwater rivers, streams, reservoirs, [...]

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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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Dianema urostriatum (Flagtail Catfish)

Family: Callichthyidae Distribution: Dianema urostriatum, or Flagtail Catfish, is a species of catfish found in South America’s Amazon River basin, in Brazil. It is mostly distributed in slow-moving creeks, tributaries, lakes and ponds. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77 – 84F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Dianema urostriatum can reach up [...]

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Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi (Black Neon Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Paraguay and Brazil are the homelands of Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi. The Black Neon Tetra can be found in the Paraguay, Taguary and Amazon River systems. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 27 °C (73 – 81 °F) Hardness: 1 – 7 dH Description: An average-sized Hyphessobrycon (4.5cm), The Black Neon Tetra [...]

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Hyphessobrycon megalopterus (Phantom Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon megalopterus makes its home in the Guapore River and the upper region of the Paraguay River system in Bolivia and Brazil. They prefer the dense plantation in clear water rivers. PH: 6.0 – 7.5pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon megalopterus is one [...]

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Parachromis managuensis (Jaguar Cichlid)

Parachromis managuensis (Jaguar Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 10:55:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Lemon Tetra)

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Puntius oligolepis (Checkerboard Barb)

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Apistogramma Amoena

Pleasant Cichlid Apistogramma Amoena Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Amoena are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (Río Ampiyacu). They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5 – 6 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: [...]

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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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Monocirrhus polyacanthus (South American Leaf Fish)

Monocirrhus polyacanthus (South American Leaf Fish) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:31:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Caridina serratirostris (Ninja Shrimp)

Family: Caridina Distribution: Caridina serratirostris, better known as Ninja Shrimp, has its origins in the Indo-Pacific region. It has been seen in the waters of Madagascar, Philippines, Fiji, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and French Polynesia. PH: 7.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 24 – 27°C (75 – 82°F) Hardness: 10 – 25 gH Description: A shy and tiny [...]

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Hyphessobrycon diancistrus

Family: Characidae Distribution: 2002 heralded the discovery of Hyphessobrycon diancistrus in the Negro and Orinoco River basins, South America. PH: 4.5 – 5.5 pH Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F) Hardness: 0 – 4 dH Description: Due to the recency of its discovery, there is little known about Hyphessobrycon diancistrus. The one solid piece [...]

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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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Rasbora trilineata (Scissortail Rasbora)

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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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Poecilia latipinna (Sailfin Molly)

Family: Poeciliidiae Distribution: Poecilia latipinna, or Sailfin Molly, is a North American species found from the Cape Fear drainage in North Carolina, to Veracruz, Mexico. It is distributed in gently flowing, warm water, often in ponds, lakes, and vegetated backwaters. PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 22°C – 24°C (72 – 75F) Hardness: 4 – 8 [...]

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Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis (Blue Pearl Shrimp)

Family: Atyidae Distribution: The Blue Pearl Shrimp, a direct relative of the Snowball Shrimp, was selectively bred in Germany by Ulf Gottschalk, a prolific German breeder. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (74 – 82°F) Hardness: 7 dKH Description: The Blue Pearl Shrimp has an aesthetically pleasing light-blue colour which was attained only [...]

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Chilatherina bulolo (Bulolo Rainbowfish)

Bulolo Rainbowfish Chilatherina bulolo Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Bulolo Rainbowfish are found in the fast flowing, rapid water of the mountain streams in the Markham and Ramu river systems of north-eastern Papua New Guinea. It was first collected in 1934 and then not again until 1978. There is insufficient data to suggest the current levels of [...]

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Hemigrammus luelingi

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Pacaya River basin in South America is where Hemigrammus luelingi come from. PH: 5.5 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 24 – 28°C (74 – 82°F) Hardness: 7 gdH Description: Hemigrammus luelingi will grow to around 3cm in captivity. It will probably demonstrate a similar personality as the rest of the Hemigrammus species: [...]

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Corydoras concolor (Slate Corydoras)

Information on Corydoras concolor “Slate Cory” will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-12-03 22:02:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Puntius tetrazona (Green Tiger Barb)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 00:40:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Potamalpheops sp. (Purple Zebra Shrimp)

Family: Alpheidae Distribution: The Purple Zebra Shrimp has its origins in Asia, but its exact distribution is unknown. It was introduced into the hobby in 2006; almost all Potamalpheops in the hobby have been caught in the wild and exported by locals. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 5 [...]

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Astronotus ocellatus (Tiger Oscar)

Astronotus ocellatus (Tiger Oscar) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:25:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Epiplatys sangmelinensis (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Like all Epiplatys species, Epiplatys sangmelinensis is common to the inland plateau found in south Cameroon and north Gabon. Although there are reports of its existence in Equatorial Guinea, they are doubtful. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77 °F) Hardness: 3 – 7 dH Description: One [...]

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Astyanax mexicanus (Blind Cave Tetra)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 01:19:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Bagrichthys hypselopterus (Black Lancer Catfish)

Family: Bagridae Distribution: Bagrichthys hypselopterus, more commonly known as Black Lancer Catfish, is found in the main rivers of Sumatra and Borneo. It mainly dwells in deep waters with a swift current. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 23°C -28°C (74 – 84F) Hardness: 6 – 16 dH Description: The Black Lancer Catfish measures a sizeable [...]

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Heros efaciatus (Gold Severum)

Heros efaciatus (Gold Severum) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:41:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Epiplatys josianae (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Southeastern Sierra Leone, Africa, is the home of Epiplatys josianae. They are partial to small rivers and brooks, especially under forest cover. Most specifically, they can be pinpointed to the area around Kenema. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 18 – 22°C (64 – 72°F) Hardness: 9 gdH Description: Unknown – this fish is [...]

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Nanochromis parilus (Blue Congo Cichlid)

Nanochromis parilus (Blue Congo Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:28:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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