How Many Fish An Aquarium Can Hold?
March 11, 2010 – 9:14 am | No Comment

A very common question on forums and Yahoo Answers is how many fish can we stock in a freshwater tank. So what is the good way to know how much fish a tank can hold?

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Siamese Algae Eater (SAE) – Crossocheilus siamensis
February 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Siamese Algae Eater (SAE) – Crossocheilus siamensis

Crossocheilus siamensis, also known as Siamese Algae Eater or simply SAE is a freshwater fish in the Cibrinidae family (carp family). Native to the Malayan peninsula, the Siamese Algae Eater is a bottom-dwelling fish that lives in streams and rivers…

Ranchu goldfish – Carassius auratus
August 11, 2009 – 10:25 am | 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

Jikin goldfish – Carassius auratus
July 9, 2009 – 1:31 pm | 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

Bubble-Eye Goldfish – Carassius auratus
July 3, 2009 – 10:35 am | 5 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

Ryukin Goldfish – Carassius auratus
June 29, 2009 – 12:47 pm | 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