Buenos Aires Tetra Fact Sheet The Buenos Aires Tetra, Hemigrammus anisitsi or Hemigrammus caudovittatus (junior synonym) comes from South America. It occurs in the Buenos Aires region of Argentina including the Rio de la Plata. The Buenos Aires Tetra also is reported to be in Brazil and Paraguay, including in the Rio Parana and the ...
The Glowlight Tetra, Hemigrammus erythrozonus is a peaceful little fish. The other common names of theGlowlight Tetra are variations on the spelling of Glowlight Tetra; Glo-light tetra, Glolight and Glolight. The Glowlight Tetra usually grows to about one inch (2.5cm) long although there are reports of ones as big as one and a half times ...
Sand tiger sharks (also known as grey nurse sharks or Carcharias taurus) are relatively placid sharks, but their offspring are scarier than anything seen in the movies. Unlike most sharks, sand tiger sharks give birth instead of lay eggs. Although dozens of baby sharks are fertilized, only one or two survives to be born. Say ...
Odessa Barb Fact Sheet The Odessa Barb, Puntius padamya, has been known to the aquarium hobby for many years, but was only described scientifically in 2008. This is referred to in more detail in sources at the end of this article. The Odessa Barb first came to the attention of the Aquarium Hobby as coming ...
The Siamese fighting fish, also known as betta splendens or simply betta, is one of the most popular fish for home aquariums. Because it is such a hardy, beautiful fish, it is ideal for beginners who are learning the works of proper fish care. The betta is an ancient species, selectively bred for hundreds of ...
If you are looking for a tropical freshwater fish that is beautiful, interesting to watch and easy to take care of, look no further than a gourami. The only gourami species to hit the pet trade that are too difficult for novice fishkeepers are chocolate gouramis (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides.) Gouramis are in the same family as ...
Red Eye Tetra Fact Sheet The “Red Eye Tetra”, “Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae”, has a number of other common names, these include: “Yellowhead Characin”, “Lamp Eye”, “Yellow back Moenkhausia”, “Yellowhead Tetra”, and “Yellow-banded moenkhausia”. The Red Eye Tetra comes from eastern Bolivia, western Brazil, eastern Peru and Paraguay in South America. The maximum length of the Red ...
The Siamese Fighting Fish or Betta fish make excellent pets because of their beautiful colors and ease of care. Unfortunately, this ease of care is often exaggerated. While the betta is a durable little fish, it’s not invincible and does need to be cared for properly. By knowing these five common myths about betta fish ...
Male betas are some of the most colorful freshwater aquarium fish, and amazingly they are able to survive without an aerator in a smaller than usual tank. Unfortunately the male beta, otherwise known as a Siamese fighting fish, is aggressive and can’t be placed in a tank with another male beta or other less aggressive ...
Bettas (also called Siamese fighting fish) are arguably one of the easiest pet fish to care for. That doesn’t mean you should ignore their care or keep them in the tiny plastic bubbles that pet stores sell them in. But, compared to most other fish species, bettas will not need fancy food, a frantic eye ...