The upside-down catfish (Synodontis nigriventris David, 1936) is one of the most recognisable and entertaining species in the family Mochokidae. It is also the smallest member of the Synodontis genus, making it ideal for moderately sized home aquariums. Native to the Congo River basin in Central Africa, this species inhabits slow-moving tributaries with dense vegetation, submerged roots and plenty of driftwood.
Discus and aquarium plants seem like difficult concepts to combine. Nevertheless, there are some tricks to help try on these neighbors.
Aphiosemion ikea is a somewhat isolated color branch of the well-known species A. filamentosum. This species inhabits the Lagos area of Nigeria occupying an area with a radius of about thirty kilometers.
Aphyosemion wachter’s is another colorful representative of the genus Aphiosemion. This small fish deserves attention due to the relatively easy breeding. Its spawning takes place without diapause characteristic of most other representatives of the genus.
Aphiosemion striatus was first described in 1949. It lives only in the Congo in Lecoumou province inhabiting the streams of its humid rainforest.
Aphiosemion Lambert is another member of the genus Aphiosemion. This species is small in size and does not need a large aquarium. For its reproduction does not need to create diapause for eggs. and yet this fish is difficult to call easy to keep. however, about everything in order.
Afiosemion Gabon Boema is one of three subspecies of Gabonese aphiosemions. Inhabit these species in the rivers of the forests of western Gabon. These fish are also worthy representatives of their genus, both in beauty, and the peculiarities of keeping and breeding.
Aphyosemion Buforta as it is easy to guess belongs to the family of Aphyosemion. These fish are not very widespread in our country. This is due to the fact that it is relatively difficult to get offspring from representatives of the genus Aphyosemion. Nevertheless, for a true lover of these beautiful fish there are no barriers that he would not overcome for the sake of preserving in his aquarium these beauties.
Breeding apteronotus is not too complicated, but as any “not too complicated event” has its own quite specific features.