Aquarium fish: the most popular and little known, but no less charming. Their maintenance in the aquarium and their care.
The Oscar fish (Astronotus ocellatus) is one of the most impressive large aquarium fish that has earned popularity among experienced aquarists worldwide. This magnificent cichlid is difficult to recommend for standard home aquariums due to its size, but it’s perfect for spacious office tanks or large aquariums in public spaces.
The betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is one of the most iconic and recognizable freshwater aquarium fish in the world. With its jewel-like colors and flowing finnage, this remarkable labyrinth fish captivates beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. In my years of keeping bettas, I can say without hesitation that no other fish matches its combination of beauty, personality, and relative ease of care.
Finally, the aquarium is purchased, plants are planted, and fish are introduced. The joy of a novice aquarist knows no bounds, as their long-cherished dream has come true. But you should never forget that live aquarium fish and other inhabitants of the underwater world are living creatures and are susceptible to various diseases.
Discus and aquarium plants seem like difficult concepts to combine. Nevertheless, there are some tricks to help try on these neighbors.
Discus fish are rightfully considered the kings of freshwater aquariums, but their care requires special caution. Discus acclimation is a critically important stage that determines the success of further maintenance of these noble fish. In my 15 years of experience keeping South American cichlids, improper acclimation is the main cause of stress and death in newly acquired discus.
Fighting fish, or cockerel, surprises with its species diversity, color range and beauty. The homeland of this species is Southeast Asia. It lives in standing or slowly flowing freshwater bodies. It is graceful, unpretentious and has a combative disposition.
Many people who have chosen the hobby of breeding fish, do not even think about what region of the globe inhabits a particular species, and how to create conditions similar to natural conditions. One of the most popular fish is scalaria (from the Latin “Pterophyllum”). They are loved for their spectacular appearance, comparative simplicity of keeping and interesting behavior.
Molly fry appear periodically in the aquarium, even without effort and time on this part of the aquarist. Of course, you want to keep and grow as many of these little charming creatures as possible. Today we will talk about how to create the best conditions for mollinezia fry, to grow them as possible with the least losses.
