Neon Tetras
Neon tetras are very popular freshwater aquarium fish as they are easy to keep and suitable for a community aquarium. They are brightly colored and look wonderful when kept in small shoals. The neon tetra comes from South America and can be found wild in Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
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Neon tetras coloring
The beautiful [...]
The Angelfish
Angelfish are well known tropical aquarium fish and loved for their unique shape and variety of colors. Most Angelfish are bred in captivity and are chiclids of the species Pterophyllum scalare. They are native to tropical South American rivers where they fed on other, smaller fish and invertebrates. Conditions in the wild include water temperatures [...]
Tropical Aquarium Problems & Remedies
You’ve set up your tropical aquarium (Fish Tank Set Up) added some fish and everything looks great for a while, then slowly the fish start to die, the algae takes over and the tank looks nothing like those sparkling tanks in all the pictures! What do you do?
What you don’t do is panic, rush to [...]
The Swordtail
A member of the Poecilidae family (the same family as the Guppy) the Swordtail is native to Guatemala and Mexico. Swordtails are popular freshwater tropical fish as they are hardy and easy to breed. They are happier in large tanks with open areas for swimming. They prefer a temperature of between 72F and 82F and [...]
Black Molly
The Black Molly is a member of the family Poecilia and popular as an easy to keep freshwater tropical fish and a prolific live breeder. In the wild they live in Mexico in brackish or marine waters. The Black Molly is a hybrid of the Sailfish Molly but with shorter fins.In the wild they are [...]
The Guppy
One of the most popular aquarium fishes the guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is also known as the millionfish. Named after Robert Guppy who described the fish he found in Trinidad in 1866 although it had also been found and described in the Americas before then. The guppy is one of the smallest members of the Poecilidae [...]
Community Fish You Can keep Together
Once you’ve set up your tropical aquarium you’ll be eager to stock it with fish. Before you buy any fish check that the different species will get along together. Some tropical fish may be OK when small but turn into aggressive bullies when full grown! For a novice fish keeper choose ‘community’ fish that will [...]
Tips to keep Your Aquarium Healthy
A tropical or reef aquarium in your home can be both a beautiful addition and therapeutic. A great source of enjoyment to both adults and children a well placed and good looking aquarium will fascinate and entertain both householders and guests alike.
For novice aquarium keepers we’ve put together some tips to help in setting up [...]
Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Aquarium
Choosing the right equipment for your tropical aquarium can be a challenge. In any aquarium store there is a wide range of equipment so lets have a look at the different parts needed for your aquarium and help you make the right choices. Some aquariums will come with all the essential equipment for setting up [...]
Fishless Cycling – A Better Method
The most important step, once you have set up your aquarium, is to ‘cycle’ it. This is the process where beneficial bacteria grow in your biological filter and in the gravel that will process the waste products produced by the fish. When you add fish to your tank ammonia and nitrite levels rise to high [...]