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.
Myriophyllum aquaticum
The myriophyllum aquaticum is probably the most unpretentious of all peristome species. It is quite widespread in the aquariums of amateurs. Due to its appearance and relative ease of maintenance. The emerald coloring of its deeply cut leaves forming dense thickets in the aquarium create a very beautiful decorative effect.
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.
Lemna minor
The Lemna minor plant is widespread and plays an important role in all biotopes in which it is found. It is a kind of biological filter, purifying the water from excess mineral substances. It is a food base for fish, amphibians and some birds. Red-eared turtles are very fond of this grass. In most cases, a person considers it as a weed. But the amount of protein in this plant and its ability to clean the environment makes us think about the true role of this plant in biotopes and human life.
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.
Schubert Barbus
Schubert Barbus is known in our country from about the middle of the last century. Since then, he has gained fame as a very unpretentious and exceptionally beautiful fish. Thanks to what enjoys the constant love of many generations of aquarists. Golden coloration, cheerful mobile temperament give it a special, unique, inherent only to her alone charm.
Lalius
Lalius is known to aquarists for more than a hundred years and yet has not lost its charm and appeal. With a peaceful disposition most of the time, it can be kept in a common aquarium.
Malabar danio
Malabar danio aquarium fish is a representative of the genus Danyo. This is the largest representative of the genus, which is massively contained in aquariums. Like other representatives of the genus danio is very beautiful and mobile. His behavior can be watched for hours.