Sunday, July 29, 2012

Fish Profile of the Week:     Neon Tetra





Names: Paracheirodon innesi

pH range: 6.8-7.5

Climate: 21°C - 22°C

Distribution:  South America

Size :  4cm

Difficulty: easy

Availability: common

Behavior: Shoaling fish.

Diet: Omnivore

Life Span: 2-3 years

Sexing: The females tend to have much fuller bodies than the males.   

 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Tank Update:

Got my self Flourish Excel and gave it a go.




Fish Profile of the Week:     Cherry Barb 




Names: Barbust titteya

pH range:  6.8-7.5

Climate: 22°C - 26°C

Distribution:  India/Sri Lanka

Size :  5cm

Difficulty: easy

Availability: common

Behavior: Shoaling fish.

Diet: Omnivore

Life Span: 2-4 years

Sexing: Males are redder than females .

              Females are lighter, with yellowish fins.



Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Ways to save the environment one tank at a time:

Design by Dewald Coetzer


Yesterday I was doing a water change and as always I took the old water and dump it in the garden to water the plants like I always do and was thinking how green of me. It got me thinking you could  help the planet and enjoy your Hobby at the same time, here goes.


10 ways to be greener with your tank:

1 Water your plants with the old tank water.

2 Put a timer on your lights (will help the algae battle)

3 Switch to LED lighting may cost more money, but last almost a lifetime and  more efficient than CF L's.
4 Do not put your tank close to an open door (your heater will thank you later)

5 Get fish that can adapt to your water or that likes your water (do not forget to de-chloronise your water)


6 Organize a carpool to a good pet shop that is far from you. (May even meet nice people or get killed)


7 Avoid using disposable HOB cartage's (will not lose your biological filtration all at ones)


8 Support your local Fish breeder (the fish will be accustomed to your water parameters)


9 Do not over feed (more food = more waste)


10 Do not over stock your tank (the fish will also thank you for it)

So in conclusion following the 10 tips above will not stop global warming but might save
 you money,give you healthier and happier fish.


May the Force be with you !






Tuesday, July 17, 2012

  Fish Profile of the Week:    Threadfin Rainbowfish

Names: Iriatherina werneri

pH range:  5.0 -8.0

Climate: 22°C - 30°C

Distribution:  Australia

Size : 6-7 cm

Difficulty: Moderate

Availability: common

Behavior: Shoaling fish.

Diet: Omnivore

Life Span:  2-5 years

Sexing:  Adult males possess extended unpaired and pelvic fins, are larger and more colourful than females.


 

 

References:

  1. Photos by Dewald Coetzer

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Things going on in my tank:





References:
  1. Photos by Dewald Coetzer

Friday, July 13, 2012

  Fish Profile of the Week:     Yellow tail Congo Tetra 


Names: Yellow-Tailed Congo Tetra (Alestopetersius caudalis)
pH range:  6.5 - 7.8
Climate: 22°C - 26°C
Distribution:  Africa: Congo River basin
Size : 6-7 cm

Difficulty: Moderate

Availability: Uncommon
Behavior:  Shoaling fish.
Diet: Omnivore
Life Span:  8-10 years
Sexing:   Females are smaller than males and do not have the white coloured edges at the fins that     
                males have. Females also lack the black extended middle section of the caudal fin.


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