The Pseudosphromenus dayi is a very interesting fish that comes from Southeast Asia. It is stated that the natural habitat of the dayi is the coastal lowlands of the Coromandel coastline in southeast India and the coast region of west Malaya. The body of the dayi is light brown. The fins are a light red with blue on the edges. The fish get to be about 3 inches. The males are … [Read more...] about Pseudosphromenus dayi (Spike-Tailed Gourami)
Other fish
In Defense of Snakeheads. My Experience with Channa orientalis.
Snakeheads are not monstrous eating machines that will cross highways to kill your dog. It is a shame that during this last summer of 2012, this and other equally ridiculous things were being said about a FISH. You heard it. You saw it on TV. We laughed about it at an MAS meeting. I even had to face an email tirade from a young hobbyist in Northern Wisconsin after listing some … [Read more...] about In Defense of Snakeheads. My Experience with Channa orientalis.
Catfish: Understanding These Scavengers
When an aquarist makes the decision to introduce catfish into the community aquarium or to set-up an aquarium dedicated to a group of catfish, understanding the needs of these fish is a must. Catfish are a large group of fishes that are regarded by most as a single order called Siluriformes (sometimes called Nematognathi). Others place them as a suborder, Siluroidei, of the … [Read more...] about Catfish: Understanding These Scavengers
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”
Breeding Thorichthys aureum
On the Atlantic slope of Central America from Mexico south to Honduras you can find one of my favorite Central American cichlids - Thorichthys aureum. Commonly called the "Blue aureum" or "Gold aureum", this fish shares many physical characteristics with it's more commonly available relative, Thorichthys meeki, the Firemouth. The two common names for this fish point … [Read more...] about Breeding Thorichthys aureum
Breeding Symphysodon discus
In my short breeding career, I must say that this is probably the most exciting event yet. I gave Discus a try years ago, and due to my inexperience and laziness where maintenance was concerned, it was a miserable failure. Disheartened, it was quite a long time before I had the nerve to try again. Preparation and environment In late May 2011 I acquired a group of six … [Read more...] about Breeding Symphysodon discus
Kribs (Pelmatochromis kribensis)
A number of years ago, my son reintroduced me to the aquarium hobby. He already had a set-up in his apartment and dragged me to a meeting of the Diamond State Aquarium Society. I dont remember what the topic was that night, but the people at the meeting were friendly and more than willing to answer any of my simplistic questions. From that first meeting, I got hooked like a … [Read more...] about Kribs (Pelmatochromis kribensis)
How I Achieved Growth Rate for the Archocentrus spilurus (“Cutteri”)
The Archocentrus spilurus “Cutteri” (Blue-eyed Cichlid) fry were approximately one-half inch long from tip of mouth to the base of their tail, at our monthly meeting in June when I first obtained them. Now here it is just over the three month mark at the October fish show that our club holds each year, and the fish that were fry at the time are now juveniles that are at a size … [Read more...] about How I Achieved Growth Rate for the Archocentrus spilurus (“Cutteri”)
Heros severus (Banded Cichlid – Severum)
This species originates from the northern part of the Amazon basin and Guyana. They are a gentle peaceful species and do not burrow. When spawning they will become aggressive and territorial. The male can be distinguished from the female because it is mottled with red-brown dots all over the body and worm-like markings on the head. The female is lighter in colour and has … [Read more...] about Heros severus (Banded Cichlid – Severum)
Breeding Jewel Cichlids
Well, at the outset, it is worth reminding ourselves that saying a thing such as "I bred my jewel fish" (which you would be able to after you read this article) could earn raised eyebrows from people who are unfamiliar with aquarium lingo. I happened to be bitten by the cichlid bug after around four years of fish keeping. I picked up four jewel cichlids around ž inch each on … [Read more...] about Breeding Jewel Cichlids