Thursday, January 30, 2014

Rope Fish


Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 79-86°F, KH 8-22, pH 6.0-7.5
Maximum Size: 2 ft. 11 in.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Not Found :'(
Origin: Africa
Notes: This fish is a very social fish, that you can even play with! Since this fish is found in slow or standing still bodies of water, this fish has developed modified swim bladders, that it uses as lungs. This fish requires the company of other Rope Fish, and needs a heavily planted aquarium with LOTS of hiding places, since it has snake like behavior. Feed this fish chopped meats, or live foods

Picture: http://aquaanimania.com/fish/freshwater-fish/exotic-fish/rope-fish-erpetoichthys-calabaricus/
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+836+2777&pcatid=2777
 
 

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Silver Arowana


Minimum Tank Size: 250 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 75-82°F, KH 1-8, pH 6.0-7.0
Maximum Size: 3 ft. 4 in.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Not found  :'(
Origin: Colombia, Peru
Notes: This fish is native to the flood plains of the Amazon, and is considered a true bony fish. Plecostomus, Knifefish, Catfish, and Ornate Bichirs make great tank companions. This fish will eat other fish (small feeder fish), shrimp, freeze dried krill and plankton, mosquito larvae, and water fleas

Picture:http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=silverarowana
Info:http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+1984+858&pcatid=858

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Figure Eight Puffer


Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Water Conditions: 75-82°F, KH 8-15, pH 7.0-8.0
Maximum Size: 3 in.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Bettas, Discus, Goldfish, Koi, Killifish, Knifefish, Oscars, and Cichlids
Origin: Asia
Notes: These fish are BRACKISH fish. (They are not to be kept in freshwater) This type of puffer will thrive in an aquarium at least 30 gallons, lots of rocks and plants, sand as substrate, and lots of hiding places. These fish eat worms, snails, shrimp, and other crustaceans 

Picture: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/tetraodon-biocellatus/
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+954+1601&pcatid=1601

Monday, January 27, 2014

Marble Hatchetfish


Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaaceful
Water Conditions: 75-81°F, KH 10-18, pH 5.5-7.5
Maximum Size: 2 in.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Not found :'(
Origin: South America
Notes: This Hatchetfish prefers a heavily planted aquarium. This fish is a surface feeder, and will not eat sinking food. Will accept brine shrimp, freeze dried bloodworms, and high quality fish food

Picture: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile32.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+883+1027&pcatid=1027

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Otocinclus Catfish

 
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-79°F, KH 6-10, pH 6.8-7.5
Maximum Size: 2 in.
Diet: Herbivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Goldfish, or Koi
Origin: South America
Notes: This fish is the smallest catfish in the Loricariidae family. This fish feeds ONLY on algae, and will strip a tank clean of algae in no time. If algae is not present, feed this fish algae pucks

Picture: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/species-gallery/catfish/Otocinclus.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+1162+923&pcatid=923  

Saturday, January 25, 2014

American Flagfish


Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 62-72°F, KH 6-20, pH 6.7-8.2
Maximum Size: 2.5 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not found :'(
Origin: Florida
Notes: This fish is a New World Killifish. This fish will thrive in fish tanks or ponds. This fish prefers a planted tank. Will accept all fish foods, and will eat algae off of rocks wood, and plants

Picture: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/jordanella-floridae/
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+836+2776&pcatid=2776

Friday, January 24, 2014

Bumblebee Goby


Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-84°F, KH 9-19, pH 8.0-8.2
Maximum Size: 1.5 in.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Compatibility not found :'(  (I do know that these fish are compatible with Angelfish, Plecostomus, Tetras, and Danios)
Origin: Southeast Asia
Notes: This is a brackish fish, but will do well if not better in freshwater. These fish will thrive in planted aquariums with lots of space to hide. This fish will accept live or frozen foods, and occasionally flake food

Picture: http://normalaquatics.com/the-brackish-water-aquarium/bumblebee-goby/
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+954+978&pcatid=978

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Altum Angelfish


Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 75-82°F, KH 1-5, pH 4.8-6.2
Maximum Size: 6 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Guppys, Goldfish, Koi, Cichlids, Oscars, and Puffers
Origin: Columbia
Notes: This fish is NOT for beginners. The Altum Angelfish is a wild caught Angelfish in the rivers and streams of Columbia. This fish is VERY DIFFICULT to breed in captivity. This fish will accept most fish foods

Picture: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myFish.php?do=view&p=153&n=Altum_Angelfish_Pterophyllum_altum
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+879+1178&pcatid=1178

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tiger Barb


Minimum tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 74-79°F, KH 4-10, pH 6.0-7.0
Maximum Size: 3 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Goldfish, Koi, and Oscars
Origin: Sumatra
Notes: This fish is a very playful fish and prefers to be in a school. This fish will chase around other fish, sometimes stressing them out, so be careful when having these fish share tanks with Tetras. This fish will accept the vast majority of fish foods

Picture: http://www.thehomeaquarium.com/tiger-barb/
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+2855+993&pcatid=993

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Mosquito Fish


Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 65-75°F, KH 4-20, pH 6.5-7.5
Maximum Size: 3 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Angelfish, Discus, Goldfish, Killifish, and Cichlids
Origin: South United States
Notes: This fish is a livebearer. This fish is also considered a pond fish, though when I put down Pond Fish as something that another fish is not compatible with, I am referring to Koi. This fish will eat a lot of unwanted insect larvae. DO NOT RELEASE THIS FISH INTO THE WILD! (Although it is native to the south and central U.S., do not release it to your local stream or river) This fish will most fish foods

Picture: http://aptgarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/get-free-mosquitofish.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=900+1499+1530&pcatid=1530

Monday, January 20, 2014

Harlequin Rasbora



Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-77°F, KH 6-10, pH 6.0-6.5
Maximum Size: 2 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Goldfish, Pond Fish, Cichlids, and Oscars
Origin: Asia
Notes: This fish is kept best in a planted aquarium with open areas for swimming. Should be kept in groups of 8 or more. This fish will accept most fish foods

Picture: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/gallery/cyprinid/heteromorpha.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+2855+1065&pcatid=1065

 

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Redtail Shark


Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 72-79°F, KH 10-15. pH 6.5-7.5
Maximum Size: 4 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Goldfish, and Pond Fish
Origin: Thailand
Notes: This fish is not a true shark. When keeping this fish, make sure to have driftwood and spots of heavy vegetation. This fish will eat almost every type of fish food other than fish flakes

Picture:http://www.aquariumlife.net/articles/tropical-fish/red-tail-shark/205.asp
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+888+1172&pcatid=1172