Corydoras Julii originate from South America and are found on the eastern side of the Andes, from Colombia and Trinidad to the Río de la Plata basin, they are a member of the catfish family Callichthyidae which are known as armored catfishes due to the two rows of bony plates (or scutes) along the lengths of their bodies. Synonyms Corydoras dubius, Corydoras … [Read more...]
Convict Cichlid
The Convict Cichlid is has been found in a variety of habitats, from small creeks and streams, to the shallows of large, fast-flowing rivers. Taking sanctuary amongst submerged roots and the crevices of rocks, never straying too far from cover. Convict Cichlids are highly aggressive, especially when breeding, and are therefore best maintained in a species-only aquarium as they … [Read more...]
Common Plec
Say hello to the common plec, one of the fish it is highly recommended to NOT obtain. Why you may ask? This fish starts out very nice and small and cute, it doesnt stay that way. Plecs are generally advertised as algae eaters and are advertised and sold as such. Yes they do eat algae however that is only at smaller sizes, once they reach a certain size they stop eating the … [Read more...]
Clown Loach
Clown Loaches are absolutely my favourite fish in all the freshwater hobby. Seeing a group swimming together is still an amazing sight to see. Scarily enough, in Indonesia and Borneo these fish are considered a food item, although I could never bring myself to eating one. These fish start small but please forward plan as they can get very large - in their natural habitat … [Read more...]
Cherry Barb
Cherry barbs are one of the more popular variants of the barb, mainly due to their vibrant colour and their generally peaceful demeanor. A very good beginner barb they are generally peaceful within a community tank and are also a fairly easy fish to breed. Sadly, however, due to mass deforestation, pollution and over fishing, this fish is now on the ICUN red list and as a … [Read more...]