Anything related to my fish or aquarium.
I wrote about the Redeye Tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae), sometimes known as a “Lampeye Tetra” but there is another with a Red Eye but also a copper spot near the tail. This fish is called the Head-and-Taillight Tetra (Hemibrycon Ocellifer/Hemigrammus Ocellifer) and are found from the Read More …
I had a chance to give the FEDOUR Aquarium Air Pump, Whisper Aerator with Accessories a try and I have to say among the dual air pumps that I own, this one has three things positive things about it. One, it’s a dual outlet, two there Read More …
I recently discovered this odd aquatic plant… the Banana Plant (Nymphoides aquatica). These plants are found in the south/southeast of the US and are found in lakes, ponds swamps and slow rivers. But in certain areas, they are classified as endangered. Also, known as “The Read More …
The FREESEA Aquarium Power Filter Pump was originally listed as a UV Filter Pump that is made for aquarium tanks in which the power filter pump must be submerged. UV Filters are designed to clear up tanks that have experienced an algae bloom (green water/hard Read More …
The following review is for the Aqueon Pro Foods Community Formula 4.5 oz fish food. These are small tiny granules that are nutritionally balanced for omnivorous fish. According to Aqueon, the food is Ideal for Angelfish, Most Tetra Species, Most Barb Species, Rasboras, Danios, White Read More …
When it comes to LED Aquarium Lights than easily hang on your aquarium, the AMZBD LED Aquarium Light has become my favorite. First, let’s talk about what I like. For one, the light has seven colors, during the daylight, the light s white, you can Read More …
An interesting tetra is the Redeye Tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae), sometimes known as a “Lampeye Tetra”. Found in the river basins in eastern and central South America, this tetra is a schooling fish that s bred a lot in Eastern Europe and Asia. They can grow Read More …
The Aqueon Pro Foods Goldfish Formula 4.5 oz is my first foray into trying goldfish food from Aqueon. These are slightly larger pellets created for all types of goldfish and they sink to avoid air ingestion and are designed for the goldfish digestive system. The Read More …
I’ve been asked if one wants to raise guppies, which ones are better? The beautiful fancy guppies with colors that pop or the juvenile guppies that don’t make the cut because of their lackluster colors and are culled to become feeder guppies that are sold Read More …
I absolutely enjoy corydoras, not only are they hardworking scavengers, but when they are put in a good group, they are very active and quite charming to watch. And one of my favorite are the Panda Corydoras, from the family of armored catfishes known as Read More …
Bettas a.k.a. Betta splendens or the Siamese Fighting Fish are one of the more popular freshwater fish from the gourami family and are native to Thailand. They were discovered in the still waters of canals, rice paddies and floodplains in Thailand’s Chao Phraya river basin Read More …
One of the things that some aquarium owners who purchased aquarium sets have to deal with is an LED light(s) going bad. As much I’m a big proponent with aquarium sets because they are great for those who want to own their first or even Read More …
The silent killer for fish is ammonia. From too much fish excrement, too much uneaten fish food and decomposed plants. It’s one of the early things that I experienced and others experienced especially with koi or goldfish that are known for creating a lot of Read More …
I had a chance to give the FEDOUR Dual Outlet Aquarium Air Pump a try and I have to say among the dual air pumps that I own, this one has three things positive things about it. One, it’s a dual outlet, two there is Read More …
I am a believer in having as many USB-related devices, may it be to continue flow/oxygen supply for your tanks, when you need that pump to power up a miniature tank (if you are using it to medicate/quarantine fish). But unlike other USB pumps, the Read More …