[30 Aug 2009 | One Comment | ]
How to Breed Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalar)

The triangle-shaped, striped angelfish (scientific name: Pterophyllum scalar) are popular and attractive freshwater fish that make a nice addition to anyone’s home fish tank. Originating in South American river basins – particularly in the Amazon – angelfish thrive in fish tanks that emulate their southern homes: water should ideally be around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the pH level should be kept at 7 or lower. As far as feeding the angelfish, they are carnivorous fish that in the wild feed on smaller fish and macroinvertebrates. …

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Cyprinidae »

[11 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

Species name: Carassius auratus
Common names: Ranchu goldfish
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7 inches
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon for an adult specimen

Cyprinidae »

[9 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]

Species name: Carassius auratus
Common names: Jikin goldfish
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9 inch (25 cm)
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon for an adult specimen

Cyprinidae »

[3 Jul 2009 | 4 Comments | ]
Bubble-Eye Goldfish - Carassius auratus

Species name: Carassius auratus
Common names: Bubble-Eye Goldfish, Water-Bubble Eye Goldfish
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6 in (15 cm).
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon for an adult specimen

Cyprinidae »

[29 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
Ryukin Goldfish - Carassius auratus

Species name: Carassius auratus
Common names: Ryukin Goldfish
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12 in (30 cm).
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon for an adult specimen

American Cichlid »

[10 Jun 2009 | 5 Comments | ]
Convict Cichlid - Archocentrus Nigrofasciatus

Species name: Archocentrus Nigrofasciatus
Common names: Convict Cichlid, zebra cichlids
Family: Cichlidae
Subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum length: 3.9 inch (10 cm)
Minimum tank size: 20 gallons