The thick-lipped gourami (Trichogaster labiosus) is a graceful labyrinth fish that has captivated aquarists worldwide for over a century. As the largest of the former Colisa species, this gourami displays coloration reminiscent of the dwarf gourami but with a notably peaceful temperament despite its impressive size. In my experience, this combination of beauty and gentle nature makes it an excellent choice for community aquariums.
Gudgeon in the aquarium – the idea is not so new. Previously, this fish was quite often observed by aquarists.
Breeding dwarf gourami (Trichogaster lalius) at home is a rewarding process that requires careful preparation and attention to detail. Dwarf gouramis reach sexual maturity at 5-6 months of age. In my experience, spawning is best planned for spring or early summer—these periods make it easier to obtain live foods from natural ponds, which are ideal for raising fry.
The dwarf gourami (Trichogaster lalius, formerly Colisa lalia) belongs to the family Osphronemidae, order Perciformes. First described by Hamilton-Buchanan in 1822, this species originates from the river systems of India, including Bengal and Assam, spanning the basins of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus rivers.
Bocia macracantha is one of the most interesting representatives of the underwater fauna found in aquariums of amateurs. Unfortunately, it is quite rare to meet behind the glass of room water bodies. This is due to both the size of the fish, requiring appropriate containers for keeping, and with the difficulties of obtaining offspring in artificial keeping.
Bedotia madagascaria is a representative of the Aterinae. It can be kept in the amateur freshwater aquarium, giving you the opportunity to learn about the amazing family Bedotiaceae. Bedotia was discovered in Madagascar and described by Pellegrin in 1907godu. In Europe, this fish first arrived in 1958.
The blind cave fish is another testament to the greatness of nature, which has endowed its creations with an unlimited capacity for adaptation.
Tetra von rio settled behind the glass of amateur aquariums in the twenties of the last century. Due to the bright coloration, small size, relatively easy maintenance and breeding of this small fish is loved by more than one generation of aquarists.
Fish aquarium parrotfish as if created by nature itself for those who want to get acquainted with the wonderful world of cichlids, but does not have the opportunity to place at home a large aquarium. For these fish is enough reservoir capacity of about fifty liters. By cichlid standards, just so modest in size.