Platies are one of the most common freshwater aquarium fish and come in a variety of colors and forms. They do well on most flake or small pellet foods and get along with other community fish and livebearers like tetras, guppies, swordtails, and mollies. A small amount of salt in the aquarium will help to avoid parasites and assist in the gill function and health of the fish. Platies are livebearers and very easy to breed. Males have a modified pointed anal fin known as a “gonopodium” while this fin is held fanned out in females. A harem ratio (one male to two or more females) will produce the most successful broods. The pregnant female should be removed to a breeding container or tank and the fry raised separately.
Filed under Freshwater Fish by on Dec 1st, 2009. Comment. 
Tropheus are a unique-looking Tanganyikan, with a rounded head and stout little bodies. T. moori come in over 40 different color variations. They darken and lighten according to their mood. Tropheus sp. “Lupota Blood Throat” has a black body with red highlights on the flanks and a red patch at the throat. Tropheus are aggressive with each other. To keep them successfully, it is recommended you keep at least 10+ in one tank to disperse aggression. They require a lot of territorial space with rocks and other definite boundaries. These fish are almost completely herbivorous and nibble algae off of rocks in the wild. Feed them a veggie cichlid flake as well as spirulina. They also benefit from daily feedings of romaine lettuce or spinach. Stay away from soft foods such as brine shrimp or worms. Mysis or cyclopeeze are the only meaty foods recommended, and very sparingly. These fish are mouth brooders and females protect the fry and eggs in her mouth. If kept correctly, Tropheus are wonderful fish with fun personalities.
Filed under Freshwater Fish by on Dec 1st, 2009. Comment.
Issue 2 of Volume 2 of the C-Journal features articles written on the author’s travels to Greece and the Hellenic Republic. This issue also has pieces on Apo Reef, a photo gallery of colorful wrasses, and a global spotlight feature on the aquarium hobbist exibition in India to name a few.
Filed under Books by on Dec 2nd, 2009. Comment.
Nothing beats the exceptional look and quality of our Starfish Sign. Among the finest made, you will be provided with great satisfaction and long lasting enjoyment. Why not pamper yourself or give a loved one a Starfish gift to show them how much you care. The Starfish Sign will make the perfect gift for any Starfish lover. Shop with confidence, because all products come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Click over now to see the big selection of Starfish gifts we offer.
Filed under Starfish by on Dec 2nd, 2009. Comment.
The Chain Loach is also called the Dwarf Loach due to its small size. It is black on the upper body and whitish on its lower sides and belly. The black region is punctuated with a row of large white blotches giving the appearance of chain links. This loach is peaceful and can be kept alone or in groups. It is an ideal addition to most community aquariums. Like other loaches, the Chain Loach is scaleless, and so is particuarly sensitive to chemicals in the water such as medications. It is not a picky eater, accepting a variety of foods. It will eat snails, making it a valuable addition to planted aquariums. Provide hiding places such as plants, driftwood, and rocks.
Filed under Freshwater Fish by on Dec 3rd, 2009. Comment.
