The bloodworm is the larva of the mosquito derguntz or another name – Chironomus plumosus (Chironomus plumosus). This mosquito got its name for its periodic twitching of its front legs. In contrast to the associations arising at the word “mosquito”, this representative of the mosquito genus does not bite.
Elodea canadensis
Elodea canadensis bushy-leaved is native to South America. It grows in standing and slow-flowing waters. The plant is unpretentious. Withstands a wide range of temperatures. undemanding to hardness and light. Can be kept in both cold-water and tropical aquariums.
Hornwort submerged
Hornwort submerged is distributed everywhere. It grows in standing and slow-flowing water. Perfectly adapted to aquarium conditions.
Vallisneria spiralis
Vallisneria spiralis is quite widespread in the south of Europe. It forms huge thickets at the mouth of the Dnieper, Bug and other rivers.
Aquarium goldfish
Goldfish is probably the most famous aquarium fish in the whole world. And keeping goldfish in an aquarium has a long and long history.
Betta fish
Betta fish aquarium fish has long been kept in aquarium conditions in China and has been known in Europe for a relatively long time. One of the names of the fish – fighting. This name she received for the unyielding temperament and bullying in relation to both their kin and representatives of other species. But the magnificence of the fins of this fish makes it a favorite of more than one generation of aquarists. And in Thailand is quite popular fights between males of this fish, which are trained in a special way.
Hyphessobrycon innesi
Hyphessobrycon innesi is known to aquarists relatively recently. Since it was discovered in nature, it has won the hearts of more than one generation of aquarists. Its unusual bright coloring is able to revive any aquarium. A relatively simple care for this fish allows you to recommend it to contain novice aquarists.
Sumatran barb
The Sumatran barb is found in the waters of Sumatra and Kalimantan islands. On the territory of Europe this wonderful fish is known since 1935. Fans of the USSR recognized it around 1947. This representative of the underwater world belongs to the genus Puntius.
Danio rerio
The fish danio rerio belongs to the so-called model organisms of developmental biology. Due to the simplicity of maintenance, reproduction, high speed of embryo development it has become a kind of laboratory white mouse for ichthyology. It is one of the few living organisms that have visited space orbit.