Danyo hopra (firefly) appeared behind the glass of the aquariums of the world only in 2003. Nevertheless, has already found its regular adherents. What contributes to the simplicity of content, peaceful disposition, as well as a very beautiful coloring. This is the smallest fish of the genus. Its length rarely reaches three centimeters. And the usual size for her is about two and a half centimeters. As all representatives of the genus, she likes to stay in a flock. These mobile flocks look very spectacular in any aquarium with suitable conditions for these fish.
Honey gourami
Honey Gourami — Description and Natural Habitat
The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna, Hamilton, 1822) is one of the most charming small labyrinth fish in the aquarium hobby. Known for its warm amber coloration and peaceful temperament, it has become a firm favourite among fishkeepers worldwide — from complete beginners to seasoned aquarists.
Spotted gourami
Gourami spotted or common gourami is a very peaceful, interesting to observe fish. At home, the local population uses trichogaster trichopterus as food. In our country it is a popular aquarium fish. First described by the Russian scientist naturalist German by origin Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811gg).
Pearl gourami
The pearl gourami is an amazingly beautiful fish. Known to aquarists around the world since 1933. Soviet aquarists recognized this fish around 1949, since then this fish is an invariable inhabitant of our aquariums. Describe in words pearl placer, which is studded with the body of this fish is not possible. But having seen it once, you will definitely want to buy this beauty for your living corner. Despite the fact that the species is difficult to keep, its representatives will long remain the favorite of thousands of aquarists, both amateurs and professionals.
Marbled gourami
Marbled gourami aquarium fish obtained by crossing spotted and blue gourami. Its coloring resembles polished marble. Fish large calm and peaceful. Its majestic slow movements calm and pacify the observer, no matter how turbulent was not his past day.
Macropodus opercularis
Macropodus opercularis is another longtime inhabitant of our aquariums. It is believed that this is the second species, which began to contain European amateurs after the goldfish. The beauty of macropods preserved species purity is captured by one of its names. In the vastness of Russia, it is called paradise fish. Macropod is very unpretentious, hardy, disease-resistant, viable species. This may have caused the degeneration of aquarium culture.
Brachydanio albolineatus
Brachydanio albolineatus first appeared in European aquariums in 1911 and since then has been a constant inhabitant of them. This is due to its unpretentiousness, peaceful playful disposition and high ability to reproduce. It can be kept in a common aquarium.
Cherry barb
Cherry barb is a beautiful, bright, peaceful, unpretentious fish. Known to aquarists about fifty years. In Europe got in 1936. In the USSR imported in 1956. The Soviet aquarists had a rich experience in keeping and breeding representatives of the genus Barbus. And although the cherry barb has a number of features that should be observed for its reproduction, in the Soviet Union from this fish was quickly obtained a litter and it was bred in large quantities. Its peaceful disposition and unpretentiousness make it suitable for keeping novice aquarists as, in general, and in the species aquarium.
Barbus conchonius
Barbus conchonius is an aquarium fish belonging to the numerous genus Barbus. Like most representatives of the genus is a very beautiful species. Just as mobile, peaceful feels better in a flock of 6 – 10 individuals. Very popular fish among aquarists around the world.