ShareHere’s a great resource that shows a large selection of aquarium types back to back for easy comparison. It can be found on NorthSide Aquatics website. There is also a site for commonly available stands – here. The site also lists aquarium and stand dimensions, so you can easily match a tank and stand, or [...]
ShareThreadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri): The threadfin rainbowfish originates from Indonesia, Papau New Guinea, and Australia. Males are more colorful and have double dorsal, caudal, and anal fins. They grow up to about 2″ in length and like to be kept in groups of 6 or more individuals. They do best in aquariums that are heavily [...]
ShareHoneycomb catfish (Tatia perugiae) get about 3 inches and they need about 20 gallons as a minimum tank size. Honeycomb catfish, also known as “oil cats” are carnivorous and enjoy tubiflex, bloodsworms, mysis,and brineshrimp. While they are surface feeders, they are bottom dwellers during the day, but at night honeycombs will come out to play [...]
ShareDwarf Neon Rainbow (Melanotaenia praecox) – Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish make a good addition to most community tanks. They are non-aggressive and do well in small to medium size schools. Dwarf Neon Rainbows are smaller than standard rainbowfish, growing only to about 2.5″ when fully mature. They require approximately 30 gallons as a minimum tank size. [...]
ShareOrange Dwarf Crayfish (Cambarellus Patzcuarensis var. orange) are some nifty little crays. Watch mixing males as they can be somewhat aggressive towards each other. Adults are best kept in a minimum of 10 gallon tanks, either separately or in pairs. Ensure the tank is full of hiding places as babies are prone to cannibalizing each [...]
ShareAquariums for Kids: More Than Just Garage Sale Items As we head into the holiday season, many people begin considering getting a pet for their children as a gift. Usually what comes to mind is a cuddly puppy or kitten. Less often thought about are fish, but perhaps they deserve a bit more notice. People [...]