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Betta splendens and their diseases

17.06.2016

Betta Fish (Betta splendens): Overview and Tank Conditions

The Siamese fighting fish, commonly known as the betta (Betta splendens, Regan, 1910), captivates hobbyists worldwide with its breathtaking color variety and flowing finnage. Native to Southeast Asia — Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam — bettas inhabit slow-moving or stagnant freshwater bodies such as rice paddies, drainage ditches, and shallow ponds. Despite their elegant appearance, males are notoriously aggressive toward one another and must always be housed separately.

Angelfish – some peculiarities of keeping

14.06.2016

Angelfish — Elegant “Angels” of Your Aquarium

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare, Lichtenstein, 1823) are among the most iconic and recognizable freshwater aquarium fish in the world. Belonging to the family Cichlidae, they are native to the slow-moving and still waters of South America — the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo river systems and their tributaries. Alongside the common angelfish P. scalare, the genus includes the altum angelfish (Pterophyllum altum) and Leopold’s angelfish (Pterophyllum leopoldi), though it is P. scalare that forms the basis of virtually all cultivated aquarium varieties.

Mollinesia aquarium fish

23.10.2015

Molly fry

19.10.2015

Molly Fry Care: How to Raise and Save Your New Fry

Molly fry can appear in your aquarium almost out of nowhere — even if you never planned to breed your fish. Mollies (Poecilia spp.) are livebearers, and females can store sperm for months, producing successive batches of fry without any additional mating. That’s why it pays to know exactly what to do when you suddenly find dozens of tiny fish darting around your community tank.

Mollies breeding

15.10.2015

Molly Fish Breeding: A Complete Guide for Aquarists

Molly fish (Poecilia spp.) are among the most popular livebearers in the hobby, and molly fish breeding is a topic that fascinates both beginners and experienced aquarists alike. At first glance, livebearers seem to reproduce effortlessly — just add a male and female to a tank and wait. In reality, mollies are a notable exception to this rule. Without attention to several key factors, producing healthy fry consistently can be surprisingly difficult.

Flower Horn

09.09.2015

What is a Flowerhorn Cichlid

Flowerhorn cichlids are unique ornamental fish developed through selective breeding in Malaysia and Thailand during the 1990s. These cichlids are hybrids of several American cichlid species, including Amphilophus citrinellus and Amphilophus labiatus. In my experience, Flowerhorn fish remain one of the most impressive and controversial species in modern 2026 aquaristics.

Aphiosemion ikea

07.09.2015

Species Description

Aphyosemion filamentosum “Ikeja” is a distinctive color variation of the well-known species A. filamentosum, inhabiting the Lagos area of Nigeria within a radius of approximately 30 kilometers. This killifish attracts aquarists with its unusual coloration and compact size, making it an excellent choice for species-specific nano setups.

Aphyosemion wachter’s

05.09.2015

Aphyosemion wachtersi is one of the most colorful representatives of the Aphyosemion genus, deserving attention from aquarists due to its relatively straightforward breeding process. This small killifish is notable for spawning without the egg diapause characteristic of most other aphyosemions.

Aphyosemion striped-tail killifish swimming in aquarium

Aphyosemion caudofasciatum

03.09.2015

Description and Origin

Aphyosemion caudofasciatum was first described by Huber & Radda in 1979. In nature, this species inhabits exclusively the streams of the Zanaga region in the upper Ogoué River basin in southern Congo. These fish populate forest-covered streams, preferring shaded areas with slow current.

Category: Aquarium fish

Betta Fish (Betta splendens): Overview and Tank Conditions

Angelfish — Elegant “Angels” of Your Aquarium

Molly Fry Care: How to Raise and Save Your New Fry

Molly Fish Breeding: A Complete Guide for Aquarists

What is a Flowerhorn Cichlid

Species Description

Description and Origin