Water Wisteria commonly known as Hygrophila Difformis is a freshwater plant which belongs to the Acanthus Family. It is native to India and also generally found in India Sub-Continent, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Normally its size is 20 to 50 Cm tall and the width is about 15 to 25 Cm. Water Wisteria is a…
Aquariums with plant mats are among the most desired aquascapes by aquarists, although carpets are considered very demanding. Everyone who enjoys planted aquariums and considers them works of art, at some point has come across a beautiful aquarium in the Iwagumi style, with a green carpet covering the entire length of the aquarium and giving…
How to Keep Redtail Catfish (Complete Guide) – Redtail catfish or known by the scientific name phractocephalus hemioliopterus , is a type of predatory catfish that is very popular with hobbyists. Like other predatory ornamental fish , Redtail Catfish (RTC) is very much in demand because of its aggressiveness towards prey. Therefore, for predatory fish lovers , when feeding is the best time to see the…
Can You Keep Fish in the Fish Bowl? The answer is YES, CAN! It can only be used for certain types of fish which are known to be strong and resistant in all water conditions. But for long-term maintenance, let alone rearing, you should think again about keeping fish in a fish bowl! Many people think…
Currently there are very many aquascape plants that can be found in ornamental fish shops or aquascape equipment. Among the many types of plants, anubias is one of the easiest plants to maintain. Because anubias is easy to care for, making this plant a very appropriate choice and is most often chosen by beginners who are…
If you are a true aquarist, you have probably heard of the Galaxy Rasbora, a small Asian fish that has won the hearts of thousands of fans. Since its introduction in 2006, this fish has not stopped gaining followers around the world . What is behind its popularity? How to take care of them correctly? In this post we will solve all your…
Keeping fish is certainly a little different from keeping other animals. If an animal such as a cat or dog may be entrusted to someone else or currently there seems to be an animal care center that will take care of it. However, the fish will certainly be a little different if we really have to…
I quite often buy fish in a shop which is quite far from home. What I mean by far is about an hour’s drive, because in that shop I usually can buy fish and plants directly at the same place. Usually when buying fish, the fish must be wrapped in plastic. I sometimes wonder how long can…
Imagine living in a small room with no ventilation 24 hours a day; this includes going to the bathroom and eating. And then, once a month, someone comes along and opens a window for a short time. Most of us wouldn’t like that scenario, right? This is more or less what happens in an aquarium,…
How to Care Oranda Goldfish in an Aquarium – Carassius gibelio forma auratus or Oranda Goldfish, which means “Dutch Lion Head” is a relatively peaceful fish. They hail from China, but many mistakenly believe this fish is from the Netherlands. The Oranda goldfish belongs to the Cyprinidae family , it is difficult to trace the origins of this cute creature with certainty, but…