“Cycling the aquarium” is the first step, after buying all the equipment, to start up a new aquarium. Without the nitrogen cycle, the aquarium is not a safe place for fish and it understanding is a key to healthy tropical fish. As your tropical aquarium is such “small world” all toxins (especially ammonia) generated from rotten food, feces and urine from fish and also dead plants may become deadly in matter of hours…. Continue Reading →
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The Thayeria Boehlkei is a species of Characidae fish endemic to the Amazon River basin and Araguaia River in Peru and Brazil. Popular with aquarium hobbyists where it is traded under a variety of common names including Blackline Penguinfish, Blackline Thayeria, Hockey-stick Tetra, Penguin Fish and Penguin Tetra. 
| Latin name | Thayeria Boehlkei |
| Size | Up to 2.36 inches (6 cm) |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Water Temperature | 71.6 – 79°F or ... |
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Chromobotia macracanthus is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the Cobitidae family. It is the sole member of the Chromobotia genus. Clown loaches are native to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. A harmless, very active and sociable fish, clown loaches are best kept in groups of 3-4 or more as excellent community tank fish.
| Latin name | Chromobotia macracanthus |
| Size | 7 to 15 inches (15 to 30 cm) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
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The “Cardinal Tetra” is one of the most popular and most desired fish in a tropical freshwater tank, because of its awesome coloration. However, keeping these fish requires certain knowledge. The Paracheirodon axelrodi is a freshwater fish of the Characin family of order Characiformes. It is native to the upper Orinoco and Negro rivers in South America. Growing to about 3 cm (1.25 in) total length, the cardinal tetra has the striking iridescent blue line characteristic of the Paracheirodon species laterally bisecting the fish, ...
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Many people find that having a tropical fish tank in their home is relaxing and enjoyable. If you decided to join this fascinating hobby the first step is to find good guide so you can avoid common beginner errors. There are many great books that are guides to different aquarium fish or you can look this guide how to setup new aquarium. The first thing to do is wise shopping. You need buy all necessary equipment and setup ...
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