Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Here is the New SA Blacklist :


                      http://www.apsa.co.za/documents/NewBlacklist_03042009.pdf



        Please note: This blacklist is not in effect yet and the old one still applies.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Fish Profile of the Week:     German blue ram



German blue ram





Names: Microgeophagus ramarezi

pH range: 6.8-7.5

Climate: 22°C - 26°C

Distribution: South America

Size :  7cm

Difficulty: Hard

Availability: common

Diet: All foods 

Life Span:  2-3years

 

Thursday, August 23, 2012


Plant Profile: Temple Plant

Hygrophila corymbosa






Scientific name: Hygrophila corymbosa Siamensis
Geo. Location: Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 22 – 28 C
Water Hardness: 2 – 15dh
Size: 15 cm - 20 cm
Loc. In Tank: Background
Lighting Requirements: low
Growth Rate: Very Fast


It can be easily propagated by taking cuttings and planting them in the substrate. The plant is reported to be useful for absorbing ammonium and nitrates and helping to fight algal growth.

Monday, August 20, 2012

If you cannot go to Japan:

 

A tour of the Nature Aquarium Gallery in Niigata, Japan.

A video Enjoy!!!!!