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Tropical Fish

Tropheus duboisi

Tropheus duboisi Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 21:29:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Nimbochromis polystigma

Nimbochromis polystigma Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:54:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Caridina multidentata (Yamato / Amano Shrimp)

Family: Caridina Distribution: Caridina multidentata, known simultaneously as the Yamato or Amano Shrimp, is found in Japan’s Yamato River, as well as the waters of Korea and Taiwan. PH: 6.5 – 7.8 Temperature: 20– 28°C (68 – 82°F) Hardness: 6 – 10 dGH Description:  The Amato Shrimp, which measures around 5 cm in length, has [...]

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Hyphessobrycon milleri

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon milleri differs from many of its relatives because it originates from Cental (rather than South) America.  It makes its home in the Motagua River basin. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon milleri will only attain a [...]

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Cyphotilapia frontosa (Humphead Cichlid)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Cyphotilapia frontosa, commonly known as the Humphead Cichlid, is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it is distributed in the northern part of the lake at depths of up to 50 metres.    PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 24°C – 26°C (75 – 79F) Hardness: 8 – 12 dH Description: Cyphotilapia frontosa [...]

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Neolamprologus tretocephalus (Five Bar Cichlid)

Neolamprologus tretocephalus (Five Bar Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 07:16:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Procambarus sp. (Marble Crayfish)

Family: Cambaridae Distribution: The specific origin of Procambarus sp, or Marble Crayfish, is unknown, other than it is found in the United States.  They first appeared in the German pet fish trade. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 16 – 26°C (60 – 78°F) Hardness: 9 – 13 dGH (but can withstand many levels of hardness) [...]

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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 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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Boraras maculatus (Dwarf Rasbora)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Boraras maculatus, or Dwarf Rasbora, is a tiny cyprinid species distributed throughout the forest streams of Asia, from the Malay Peninsula through to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.  It has been seen in Singapore’s Nee Soon Swamp, and in parts of the Greater Sunda Islands.  PH: 5.0 – 6.0 Temperature: 24°C – [...]

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Hyphessobrycon melanopleurus

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon melanopleurus makes its home in the Upper Tietê River of South America. 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 family, Hyphessobrycon melanopleurus will attain a maximum length of only 3.5 cm.  [...]

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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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Trichogaster leeri (Pearl Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae Distribution: Trichogaster leeri, commonly known as the Pearl Gourami, is a freshwater species found in Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra and Malaysia; it is mostly distributed in acidic, lowland swamps. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28C (77 – 82F) Hardness: 5 – 15 dH Description: Trichogaster leeri can reach a length of 13 [...]

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Hyphessobrycon hasemani

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon hasemani makes its home in the Maderia River, South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: This species of Hyphessobrycon will reach a length of 3cm in tanks, making it extremely small and occasionally difficult to see.  [...]

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Mesonauta acora (Festivum Cichlid)

Mesonauta acora (Festivum Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:33:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon haradschultzi is endemic to the Araguaia River basin found in Brazil and Colombia, South America. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 0 – 4 dH Description: It is impossible to differentiate males from females for this species – at least by their exterior appearance. [...]

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Hyphessobrycon borealis

Family: Characidae Distribution: French Guiana is the home of Hyphessobrycon borealis.  It inhabits the banks of shallow water rivers that have a slow current. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon borealis will reach a length just below 3cm in captivity.  It is [...]

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Epiplatys azureus

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Killifish are found in Africa; more specifically in Liberia. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 20°C – 24°C (68 – 75°F) Hardness: 9gH Description: Epiplatys azureus can grow up to 7.5cm in an aquarium. In their natural habitat they prefer to live close to the surface as they hunt for insects; however they require [...]

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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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Epiplatys coccinatus (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Displaying a preference for small brooks, Epiplatys coccinatus is endemic to central Liberia, Africa. PH: 6.0 – 7.0 pH Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 9gH Description: Very little information could be found regarding Epiplatys coccinatus, aside from the fact it grows to a maximum length of 9cm. These are [...]

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Hyphessobrycon anisitsi (Buenos Aires Tetra / Diamond Spot Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay (South America) is where Hyphessobrycon anisitsi makes its home in the wild. PH: 5.5 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 28°C (74 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Buones Aires Tetra is an active, lively, sociable fish; perfect for community tanks.  There is a dispute between [...]

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Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Endemic to the Rio Essequibo in Guyana, South America.  It prefers the tributaries off the main river where the water is highly acidic and stained dark brown.  Wild specimens will rarely, if ever, be offered for sale.  These days they are commercially bred on farms around the world and then shipped in. [...]

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Rasbora heteromorpha (Harlequin Rasbora)

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

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Shrimp and Crayfish Species

Shrimp and Crayfish Species Atyaephyra Desmaresti Atya gabonensis (African Filter Shrimp) Atyopsis moluccensis (Fan Shrimp) Atyoida Pilipes Cambarus Coosae (Coosa Crayfish) Cambarellus montezumae Cambarellus patzcuarensis Cambarellus Patzcuarensis orange (CPO) Caridina cf. (Blue Bee) Caridina sp. “Brown Camo” Caridina sp. “Cardinal” Caridina sp. “Dark Green” Caridina cf. cantonensis (Black Tiger) Caridina cf. cantonensis sp. ´Blue Tiger´ [...]

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Aulonocara trematocephalum

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara trematocephalum has been recorded in Lake Malawi, Africa.  The exact location of this species is as yet unknown. PH: 7.5 – 9.0 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 6 – 18 dH Description: Aulonocara trematocephalum, native to Lake Malawi, reach a maximum length of 9 cm.  Not a great [...]

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Rocio octofasciata (Jack Dempsey)

Rocio octofasciata (Jack Dempsey) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:31:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Triportheus orinocensis

Family: Characidae Distribution: Triportheus orinocensis is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s Rio Orinoco basin, in Venezuela. PH: 5.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F) Hardness: 0 – 20 Description: Triportheus orinocensis can reach a maximum length of about 14 cm.  This deep-bodied species has a yellow-brownish colour [...]

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Protomelas steveni “Taiwan Reef”

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 07:17:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Apistogramma Caetei

Apistogramma Caetai Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Caetei are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Caete and Rio Apeu in the region of Castanhal and Braganca, northeastern Brazil. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – [...]

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Aulonocara hansbaenschi (Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid)

Aulonocara hansbaenschi (Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-09 07:14:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Corydoras melini (False Bandit Corydoras)

Information on Corydoras melini “False Bandit Cory” coming soon Originally posted 2009-12-03 21:21:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Black Widow Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Black Widow Tetra prefers the river basin in South America, namely the Rio Negro and Rio Paraguay in Southern Brazil. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 23 – 27 °C (73 – 81°F) Hardness: 15 gdH Description: A peaceful, active and usually showy tetra, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi should be kept in shoals of 6 [...]

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Aulonocara ethelwynnae

Aulonocara ethelwynnae Family: Cichlidae Distribution: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae is a species of dwarf cichlid distributed around Malawi, particularly off Chitende Island. PH: 7.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 14 – 28 dGH Description: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae cichlid, sometimes called the Chitende Cichlid, can grow up to 8 cm in length [...]

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Puntius padamya (Odessa Barb)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 00:25:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Trichogaster microlepis (Moonlight Gourami)

Trichogaster microlepis (Moonlight Gourami) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 22:50:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hyphessobrycon heliacus (Kitty Tetra)

Hyphessobrycon heliacus (Kitty Tetra) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-08 23:12:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Caridina cantonensis (Blue Tiger Shrimp)

Family: Caridina Distribution: Caridina cf. cantonensis, or Blue Tiger Shrimp, have their origins in southern China. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 15– 27°C (59 – 81°F) Hardness: 3 – 6 dH (General Hardness); 1 – 2 dH (Carbonate Hardness) Description:  Blue Tigers have only recently been introduced to the hobby.  This small shrimp, which reaches [...]

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Devario devario (Sind Danio)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Devario devario, or Sind Danio, is an Asian benthopelagic species found in Pakistan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh, and it has been reported from Afghanistan.  It is distributed among rivers, canals, ponds, and inside inundated fields. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 15°C – 26°C (59 – 79F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: [...]

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Crenicichla saxatilis (Ring Tail Pike Cichlid)

Crenicichla saxatilis (Ring Tail Pike Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 22:02:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Epiplatys neumanni

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys neumanni hails from Gabon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, in Africa.  It prefers small bodies of water and creeks under rainforest cover. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 22 – 24°C (72 – 75 °F) Hardness: 9 gdH Description: This species will grow to around 5-6cm in size and their bodies will display [...]

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Melanotaenia misoolensis (Misool Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: The Misool Rainbowfish is currently only known from the clear, moderately fast-flowing jungle streams on Misool Island, west of the Vogelkop Peninsula in Indonesia.  They were introduced to the aquarium hobby in 2001. PH: 6.0 – 8.5 Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – 82F) Hardness: 9 – 16dH Description: At a maximum [...]

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Pantodon buchholzi (African Butterfly Fish)

Pantodon buchholzi (African Butterfly Fish) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 21:13:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Otopharynx lithobates “Zimbawe Rocks”

Otopharynx lithobates “Zimbawe Rocks” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:06:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanotaenia boesemani (Boeseman’s Rainbowfish)

Boeseman’s Rainbowfish Melanotaenia boesemani Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Boeseman’s Rainbowfish live in the complex Ajamaru Lakes region, and surrounding feeder streams of Lake Hain and Lake Aitinjo, in the western part of Western New Guinea. Typically, its natural environment is clear, shallow, swampy waterway dense with thriving vegetation. PH: At least 7.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C [...]

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Hemigrammus ora

Family: Characidae Distribution: French Guiana is the location of Hemigrammus ora.  They prefer swampy area near the surface of the water. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 2-15 gdH Description: Hemigrammus ora will grow to a little below 4cm within captivity. Hemigrammus species is usually peaceful and sociable.  [...]

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Hemigrammus newboldi

Family: Characidae Distribution: The South American Orinoco River basin is the place of origin for Hemigrammus newboldi. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 2-15 gdH Description: Hemigrammus newboldi will reach a length of 5cm.  Unlike many of the Hemigrammus species, Hemigrammus newboldi doesn’t have an elongated, slim body.  [...]

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Hemigrammus schmardae

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Amazon, Negro and Orinoco River basins in South America is where Hemigrammus schmardae hails from. PH: 6.5 – 7.0 pH Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F) Hardness: 5 – 8 dH Description: Hemigrammus schmardae will grow to just under 4cm in captivity. The Hemigrammus species is normally sociable, peaceful and [...]

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Hasemania nana (Silver Tip Tetra)

Family: Characidae Distribution: Located in South America, Hasemania nana prefers the smaller water streams found in Rio Purus and Rio San Francisco, Brazil. PH: 6 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 27 °C (73 – 81°F) Hardness: 5 – 20 dH Description: The Silver Tip Tetra can be quite aggressive if kept in groups less [...]

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Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Blue Discus)

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Symphysodon aequifasciatus, commonly known as Blue Discus, is a freshwater species found in the Amazon River basin along the Solimoes-Amazon River from the Putumayo River in Peru and Columbia, through to Brazil’s Tocantins River basin; it is distributed in the rocky areas of tributaries. PH: 5.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 26°C – 30C [...]

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Hyphessobrycon elachys

Family: Characidae Distribution: The Paraguay River basin in Paraguay, South America is where Hyphessobrycon elachys choses to make its home.  Reports also suggest it can be found somewhere in Brazil. PH: 6.5 – 7.0 pH Temperature: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F) Hardness: 5 – 8 dH Description: Like its Hyphessobrycon relatives, Hyphessobrycon elachys is [...]

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Aphyosemion abacinum

Family: Nothobrachiidae Distribution: Aphyosemion abacinum is distributed in swampy, quiet brooks under forest cover, particularly 30 km north of Mekambo, upper Ivindo drainage, northeastern Gabon. PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 18 – 22°C (64 – 72°F) Hardness: < 10 dH Description: Aphyosemion abacinum is a small killifish which measures 3.5 cm in length at best.  [...]

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Herichthys bartoni (Barton’s Cichlid)

Herichthys bartoni (Barton’s Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:03:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Triportheus albus

Family: Characidae Distribution: Triportheus albus is distributed in the Amazon, Tocantins and Araguaia basins, South America. PH: 5.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F) Hardness: 1 – 15 Description: Triportheus albus can reach a maximum length of 15 cm in an aquarium.   This species has a pointed head and a snout that [...]

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Apistogramma Agassizii

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Agassizii are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. pH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75°F – 81°F) Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlids which [...]

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Parachromis dovii (Wolf Cichlid)

Parachromis dovii (Wolf Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 20:58:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hemigrammus parana

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hemigrammus parana is found in Brazil, South America.  Specifically, the upper upper Paraná, the Grande, Paranaíba, and São Jose dos Dourados River systems. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 2-15 gdH Description: One of the smaller Hemigrammus species, Hemigrammus parana will only hit around 3cm.  [...]

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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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Caridina breviata (Bumble Bee Shrimp)

Family: Caridina Distribution: Caridina breviata, or Bumble Bee Shrimp, originates from the waters of south eastern China, Hong Kong. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 20– 25°C (68 – 77°F) Hardness: 8 – 12 gH Description:  The Bumblebee Shrimp will grow approximately 2.5 – 3 cm in length.  It has a colouration that ranges from black [...]

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Hemigrammus rodwayi (Gold Tetra)

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Melanotaenia goldei (Gold-Line Rainbowfish / Goldie River Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: The Goldie River Rainbowfish has been found in a wide range of habitats, including swamps, creeks, large rivers and deep pools behind fallen trees.  Specifically, Melanotaenia goldiei has been identified in the Goldie River in Southern New Guinea, and in the Laloki and Brown rivers, and their respective tributaries.  They are very [...]

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Puntius lateristriga (Spanner Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius lateristriga, better known as Spanner Barb, is an Asian freshwater species distributed in Southeast Asia, particularly in quick moving streams and rivers.    PH: 6.0 – 6.5 Temperature: 23°C – 29C (72 – 84F) Hardness: 8 – 10 dH Description: Puntius lateristriga can reach a length of around 15 – 18 [...]

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Epiplatys bifasciatus taeniatus

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: This species of Epiplatys bifasciatus can be found in Africa (Nigeria, Togo, Beinin and the Ivory Coast), southern Asia, southern North to South America. PH: 6-8 pH Temperature: 20-26°C (68-79°F) Hardness: 10dH Description: Epilatys bifasciatus taeniatus can be distinguished from their Epiplatys bifasciatus bifasciatus relatives through their dorsal fins: the former has [...]

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Aphyosemion ahli

Family: Nothobrachiidae Distribution: Aphyosemion ahli is an African species found in shallow swamps in forest areas, specifically the Mungo drainage in west and southwest Cameroon, down to the Rio Benito drainage in west Equatorial Guinea. PH: 5.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F) Hardness: 0 – 4 dH (in nature) Description: Aphyosemion [...]

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Epiplatys fasciolatus (West African Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: The distribution area for Epiplatys fasciolatus is situated along the coast of south-southwest Africa, from Guinea Bissau to Liberia.  Rainforests and savannahs are the chosen areas for this species, living in rivers, streams and swamps. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) Hardness: 9 gdH Description: Epiplatys fasciolatus derives [...]

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Pimelodus pictus (Pictus Catfish)

Family: Pimelodidae Distribution: Pimelodus pictus, or Pictus Catfish, is a species of catfish found in South America’s Amazon and Orinoco River basins. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 25°C (72 – 77F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Pimelodus pictus can reach up to 8 cm in length.  This species has horizontal black and [...]

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Gnathonemus petersii (Elephantnose Fish)

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Trichopsis vittata (Croaking Gourami)

Family: Osphronemidae Distribution: Trichopsis vittata, commonly known as the Croaking Gourami, is a freshwater species found in Borneo, Java, and Sumatra and from Thailand to Vietnam.  It is generally found in stagnant waters with plenty of floating vegetation, particularly throughout the middle and lower areas of the Mekong. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – [...]

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Hyphessobrycon guarani

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon guarani makes its home in the Upper Paraná River basin of South America. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 28°C (74 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: This fish will grow to around 3cm.  There is little known about it, but the Hyphessobrycon family is generally peaceful, [...]

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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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Aulonocara guentheri

Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Aulonocara guentheri is a freshwater cichlid native to Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe, Africa.  It has also been observed at Senga Bay. PH: 7.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 25 – 30 dH Description: Male Aulonocara guentheri can reach up to 15 cm; females up to 14 [...]

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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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Melanotaenia splendida inornata (Chequered Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Melanotaenia splendida inornata hail from the floodplain rivers and clear streams near the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the northernmost parts of Northern Queensland and Northern Territory.  They are abundant in these areas. PH: At least 6.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 24°C -33°C (75 – 91F) Hardness: 8 -10 dH Description: Reaching a length [...]

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Melanotaenia praecox (Dwarf Rainbowfish)

Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Melanotaenia praecox was initially found in the tributaries of the Mamberamo and Wapoga River systems in West Papua.  They have since been found in the small creeks and swampy waterways near Siewa in the Tirawiwa River system, a remote area of northern West Papua. PH: 6.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 24°C -28°C (72 [...]

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Chitala chitala (Clown Knifefish)

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Apistogramma similis

Apistogramma similis Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma similis is distributed in Bolivia, South America. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 22 – 30°C (72 – 86°F) Hardness: 9 – 18 gDH Description: There is little documented on this species. Diet: This species should be fed a typical diet of live food, pellets and flake. Breeding: Apistogramma similis, [...]

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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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Dekeyseria pulcher (Butterfly Pleco)

Family: Loricariidae Distribution: Dekeyseria pulcher, sometimes known as Butterfly Pleco, occurs in the Canal Casiquiare basin, and the Upper Negro and Orinoco Rivers.  PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75 – 84F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Dekeyseria pulcher can reach up to 16 cm in length.  This striped species, with its [...]

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Hemigrammus levis

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hemigrammus levis makes it home in the Amazon River basin in South America. PH: 5.5 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 24 – 28°C (74 – 82°F) Hardness: 7 gdH Description: Growing a length of 4-5cm, Hemigrammus levis is rather unusual within the hobby and therefore there is very little information available on it.  [...]

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Amphilophus robertsoni (Robert’s Cichlid)

Amphilophus robertsoni (Robert’s Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 10:58:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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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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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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Puntius partipentazona

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius partipentazona is an Asian freshwater species found in the Mekong, Mae Khlong and Chao Phraya basins in Thailand.  It has also been recorded in several coastal streams of southeast Thailand and Cambodia and in the Malay Peninsula.  . PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 22°C – 25C (72 – 77F) Hardness: 12 [...]

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Copadichromis mloto “Ivory Head”

Copadichromis mloto “Ivory Head” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 09:04:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hypselecara temporalis (Chocolate Cichlid)

Hypselecara temporalis (Chocolate Cichlid) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 11:50:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hemichromis guttatus (Jewel Cichlid)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 07:14:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Puntius oligolepis (Checkered Barb)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Puntius oligolepis, known commonly as Checkered Barb, is an Asian freshwater species endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia.  It appears in sluggish creeks, slow rivers and pools and lakes; it is apparently more plentiful at higher altitudes. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 Temperature: 20°C – 24C (68 – 75F) Hardness: 2 – 10 dH Description: [...]

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Aequidens metae (Yellow Acara)

Aequidens metae (Yellow Acara) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 08:59:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Nannacara anomala (Golden Dwarf Cichlid)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 06:35:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hyphessobrycon hamatus

Family: Characidae Distribution: Hyphessobrycon hamatus can be found in two tributaries branching off of the Vermelho River in Brazil, South America.  This area is found in the Tocantins River basin. PH: 6 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F) Hardness: 2 – 15 dH Description: Hyphessobrycon hamatus appears identical to two other [...]

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Gobioides broussonetti (Dragon Fish)

Gobioides broussonetti (Dragon Fish) Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-06 20:39:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Melanotaenia monticola (Mountain Rainbowfish)

Mountain Rainbowfish Melanotaenia monticola Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: Unlike other Rainbowfish, the Mountain Rainbowfish habitat includes high altitude tributuitars with fast-flowing waterways practically void of aquatic vegetation.  Specifically it lives in the upper Purari and Kikori river systems in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands. PH: 7.5– 8.0 Temperature: 17°C – 25°C (63 – 77F) Hardness: 16dH [...]

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Polypterus ornatipinnis (Ornate Bichir)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 03:54:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Chilatherina fasciata (Barred rainbowfish)

Barred rainbowfish Chilatherina fasciata Family: Melanotaeniidae Distribution: The Barred Rainbowfish lives in northern New Guinea, including the river systems of Markham, Ramu, Sepik and Mamberamo in both the lowlands and highlands. The preferred habitat of the Barred Rainbowfish is a clear rainforest stream consisting of gravel or sand and littered with leaves and rainforest debris. They [...]

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Trigonostigma heteromorpha (Harlequin Rasbora/Tetra)

Family: Cyprinidae Distribution: Trigonostigma heteromorpha, commonly known as the Harlequin Rasbora, is found in Thailand, Sumatra, Singapore and Malaysia.  It is distributed in streams and other forest swamp waters. PH: 5.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 23°C – 28C (73 – 82F) Hardness: 5 – 12 dH Description: Trigonostigma heteromorpha can reach a length of 3 – [...]

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Hyphessobrycon ecuadorensis (Columbian Tetra)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-09 02:50:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Hyphessobrycon flammeus (Flame Tetra)

Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-05 03:59:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Epiplatys bifasciatus bifasciatus

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: This species of Epiplatys bifasciatus is situated in Africa, namely the Southwest coast, central, and upper East inland. PH: 6-8 pH Temperature: 24-25°C (76°F) Hardness: 10dH Description: The two horizontal stripes down the sides of the body of this killifish species gives Epiplatys bifasciatus bifasciatus its Latin name.  Depending on the region, [...]

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Tropheus sp. “Ikola Kaiser”

Tropheus sp. “Ikola Kaiser” Information will be coming soon Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:20:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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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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Triportheus guentheri

Family: Characidae Distribution: Triportheus guentheri is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is distributed in the Sao Francisco River basin, South America. PH: 5.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F) Hardness: 0 – 20 Description: Triportheus guentheri can reach a maximum length of 14 cm.  It has often been confused with Triportheus brachipomus, [...]

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