FISH

This article is designed for people interested in the wonders of brackish water aquaria, it underlines the basic principles needed to start and maintain a brackish water tank :

What is Brackish Water?

A lot of people who are new to fishkeeping often come across the word 'brackish', although they do not know what it means. 'Brackish' is a term aquarists use to describe water which contains a mixture of salt and freshwater, this water combines to make a brackish ...

Substrates

Substrate(s) make up the base layer(s) of planted aquariums and are an important component for healthy growth of aquatic plants. Substrates can include non-nutritious gravels or/and sands and these substrates benefit the plants in only one way; root anchorage.
For plants (especially root-feeders - cryptocorynes, Echinodorus, etc...) to really flourish, the substrate has to be nutrient-rich and root-friendly (with a grain size of 1-3mm being ideal).
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The BLA is the British Livebearer Association and involves Auctions, a Livebearer Database (still growing), Biotope images, Trader list and additional info on conventions and gatherings... If you are obsessed about Livebearers (and from the Uk), then it may be a good idea to join.

http://www.britishlivebearerassociation.co.uk

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ilnitMs1LRk

An interesting insight into how they catch this wonderful little catfish in the wild...

The Family Cyprinidae

Cyprinidae is the largest freshwater-exclusive family of fishes with more than 1400 documented species, to date. Carp are found in large areas of Europe and Asia, with slightly fewer coming from Africa and North America. Almost all species (with some exceptions) are exclusive freshwater fish, with only one member of the carp family being able to cope with full marine conditions.

The family includes species tha ...

Corydoras:

Corydoras (corys) are one of the easiest and most popular catfish available and their distinct personalities also make them very entertaining to watch. Corydoras species are peaceful, breed easily, accept almost all foods and don't grow very large. They can thrive and breed in various water conditions; they are an ideal first fish. Corys can be found in almost all parts of South America and in varying conditions.

Corydoras are members of the Callich ...

The family Cichlidae

- Approximately 160 genera and more than 900 desribed species. Cichlids comprise one of the largest family of fishes and nearly half belong to the genus Haplochromis; two other very large genera include Cichlasoma and Tilapia. Some species also belong to monotypic genera, in which there is only one species.

- Majority of Cichlid species are found in North, Central and South America and Africa. Much Fewer are found in parts of Asia. Most s ...

Indroduction:

A small, brightly coloured and fairly Well-behaved Cichlid, Pelvicachromis kribensis and other members of the Pelvicachromis genus make perfect Cichlids to keep in the small aquarium. With their ease of care, varying colours and breeding behaviour, this Cichlid is not only for the beginner... The more uncommon species are shouting out for the more experienced fishkeeper; such species as P.sacrimontis, P.humilis and P.rubrolabiatus.

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The water in any aquarium, at any time, has to be of a high quality, otherwise things shall begin to go wrong; fatal diseases and algae blooms, sudden fish deaths and the like. Maintaining a high water quality is of an utmost importance and we can, by carrying out weekly/fortnightly water changes (20%-50%), create a stable, yet safe, enviroment for our fish, inverts and aquatic creatures...

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