Dwarf Gouramis are probably one of my favorite members of the Gourami family. These colorful little characters spend all day swimming around the aquarium without bothering another fish in the tank. Dwarf Gouramis boast the most wonderful red to orange coloration all down their bodies, which gives them one of their other common names, the …
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Tiger Barbs are one of those fish that are instantly recognizable, even by non-fishkeepers. Tiger Barbs have long had a reputation for being mean, aggressive fish that can’t be trusted not to nip the fins of every other fish in the aquarium. In my experience of keeping Tiger Barbs for over 20 years, I haven’t …
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If there is one fish that is instantly recognizable, even by non-fishkeepers, it is probably the Neon Tetra. These little fish pack a real punch of color which stands out from the other side of the room. Neon Tetras were one of the first fish I ever kept, and they still occupy a couple of …
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It is easy to see why Angelfish are so popular and have been for well over 50 years. I am yet to see a tank that contains mature Angelfish that doesn’t look spectacular. I have been keeping and breeding Angelfish for over 30 years, and I currently spend much of my time these days writing …
I am a massive fan of Betta fish. I have more Betta fish in my fish room than I would probably ever admit to. Betta fish are colorful, flamboyant, and even have personality. It is easy to see why Betta fish are one of the most widely kept fish in the hobby. Yes, Betta fish …
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Camallanus Red Worms are highly infectious parasites that live in the intestines of infected fish. These tiny red worms anchor themselves in the fish’s intestinal tract and the only sign a fish is infected is usually a collection of tiny red worms protruding from the fish’s anus. What are Camallanus Red Worms? Camallanus Red Worms …
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There can be few fish in the freshwater fishkeeping hobby that is as instantly recognizable as the freshwater Angelfish. These stunning fish have graced our aquariums for over 50 years. Angelfish have the amazing ability to look fantastic as a single specimen or as a large group. In fact, Angelfish look superb whatever setup they …
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I think almost everyone in our hobby will agree that no fish has risen so much in popularity over the last 10 to 15 years as the freshwater pufferfish have. There is now a pufferfish to suit every tank size and every budget. From the tiny Dwarf Puffers, which may only grow to 1″ (2.5cm) …
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Over the last 10 to 15 years there has been a definite increase in the popularity of pufferfish. From the tiny Dwarf Puffer to the mighty Mbu Puffer, there is a pufferfish to suit every budget and aquarium size. I have been keeping freshwater pufferfish for over 10 years now and I have to say …
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It is easy to see why pufferfish are so popular at the moment. From the tiny Dwarf Puffer, which grows to only a couple of inches, to the mighty Mbu Puffer which reaches 30” or more, there is a pufferfish to suit every budget and every tank. I have been keeping pufferfish for 10 years …
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