Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes Wild distribution: China Length: Up to 1.5 inches Water Temperature: 66f to 83f The White Cloud is an excellent little minnow. It is said to have been discovered by a small boy (Tan) in the White Cloud Mountains of China in the 1930s. This fish is an excellent beginner fish and is a surface dweller in the community tank. It enjoys … [Read more...] about White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Cyprinids
Barbus titteya (Cherry Barb)
The Cherry Barb originates from the shaded streams and rivers on the plains of Sri Lanka. Most of the species are attractive and peaceful aquarium fish. They also have the further attraction of being hardy and easily bred. They are not touchy where food is concerned as long as they receive lots of it. It has been advised that you condition the pair before you are ready … [Read more...] about Barbus titteya (Cherry Barb)
Barbus fasciatus – Absolutely Beautiful!
Barbus fasciatus originate from Southeast Asia, and are not often seen in the aquarium shops. George obtained the Barbus fasciatus when they were young from Bernie Halverson, and Bernie called them by the common name of Panda Barb, which when you look at them they certainly have that Panda appearance. In the aquatic literature weve found, they also go by the Banded Barb for a … [Read more...] about Barbus fasciatus – Absolutely Beautiful!
Breeding Microrasbora sp. “Galaxy”
This is a newly discovered fish from Myanmar in August, 2006. It has gotten a lot of attention in the aquarium trade and fish keepers around the globe. It has quite a few common trade names. They are sold under the Galaxy rasbora, Fireworks rasbora, Rasbora toei, Celestial pearl danio and of course the Microrasbora sp. "Galaxy". However the scientific name is now known as … [Read more...] about Breeding Microrasbora sp. “Galaxy”