Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Guentheri Killifish


Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-75° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.0-7.5
Maximum Size: Not found :'(
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Angelfish, Discus, Guppies, Goldfish, Koi, most Cichlids, Knifefish, Oscars, Puffers, Brackish, Sharks, Swordtails, and Tetras
Origin: Africa
Notes: Also known as the Redtail Notho, the Guentheri Killifish is a great fish to keep, and will do well in a verity of water conditions. These fish breed about once per year. This species of Killifish will accept most fish foods


Picture: http://arabic.alibaba.com/product-free/killifish-guentheri-zanzibar-50-eggs-artemia-20000-eggs-pet-fish-106391224.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+1745+1889&pcatid=1889

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Black Skirt Tetra


Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-7.5
Maximum Size: 2.5 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Goldfish, Koi, and most Cichlids
Origin: South America
Notes: These fish are a very hardy Tetra species, and will add a cool dark look to your tank. These fish do well with schools of three or more in a planted tank. When breeding these fish, acidic water is necessary. These fish will eat most fish foods

Picture: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/characins/Blackskirt.php
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+890+1563&pcatid=1563

Monday, February 24, 2014

Endler's Livebearer



Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 64-82° F, KH 10-30, pH 5.5-8.0
Maximum Size: 1 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Eels, Goldfish, Koi, Killifish, Oscars, Monos, Scats, Puffers, and most Cichlids
Origin: South America
Notes: This fish is a super hardy fish, that does well in a planted tank. These are very good beginner fish. These fish will eat most fish foods such as quality flake foods and live or frozen foods

Picture: http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/livebearer_endlers/endlers_for_sale.htm
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+2855+1584&pcatid=1584
 

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Blue Angelfish


Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 75-82° F, KH 1-5, pH 5.8-7.0
Maximum Size: 6 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Guppies, goldfish, Koi, Oscars, and most Cichlids
Origin: Not found in the wild
Notes: This fish prefers a well planted aquarium with slightly acidic water and plenty of room for swimming. Rocks and driftwood can be added, along with broad leafed plants to encourage breeding. These fish accept most fish foods

Picture: http://bubblesaquarium.com/fish_Angelfish.htm
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+879+3070&pcatid=3070

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Fahaka Puffer


Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Aggressive
Water Conditions: Not known :'(
Maximum Size: 1 ft. 5 in.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with anything
Origin: Africa
Notes: This is a FRESHWATER puffer. These fish are best kept by themselves, and require lots of decorations in it's tank. These fish have never been bred in captivity, and little is known about them. These fish are wild caught

Picture: http://www.thewho.info/wfc/fish7.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+836+980&pcatid=980

Friday, February 21, 2014

Tiger Oscar


Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 72-77° F, KH 5-19, pH 6.0-8.0
Maximum Size: 1 ft.
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Compatible with Plecostomus and South American Cichlids

Origin: South America
Notes: These fish should be kept in a fairly large aquarium, with plats with tneir roots covered up because they uproot plants. When these fish become big enough, they consume everything that fits into their mouths 

Picture: http://koiandfreshwaterfishblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/tiger-oscar-south-american-cichlid.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+889+1090&pcatid=1090

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami


Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 4-10, pH 6.0-7.5
Maximum Size: 2 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Goldfish, Koi, and most Cichlids
Origin: Malaysia
Notes: When keeping these fish, make sure that there is surface air in the aquarium,because these fish have lungs, and breath air. These fish also require an aquarium heavily planted, and have part of the surface of the water covered in floating plants (Duckweed). These fish make bubble nests when looking for a mate, and or breeding, so broad leafed plants are a must. These fish are not picky eaters, so they will eat most foods

Picture: http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/gouramis/dwarf_gouramis.htm
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+882+981&pcatid=981

Bala Shark

  
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 72-79° F, KH 10-15, pH 6.5-7.5
Maximum Size: 1 ft. 4 in.
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Guppies, Goldfish, Koi, Killifish, and Knifefish
Origin: Thailand
Notes: Although this fish is called a 'shark', it is not technically not an actual shark. This fish makes a great addition to any semi-aggressive aquarium. This fish requires driftwood, rock, and spots of dense vegetation. These fish are not picky eaters, so they will accept most fish foods

Picture: http://www.aquariumdomain.com/viewSpeciesFreshwater.php?id=11
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+888+1177&pcatid=1177