Communication between Pterophyllum happens in 3 ways. There is a chemical, acoustical and visual way of communication by means of smell, movement or distinct colouring of bands.
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South American Killies
Cynolebias: True annual killifish that require slightly different treatment than the East African Nothobranchius.
Aquarium and fish during your vacation: make preparations in time
How do you take care of your Aquarium and fish during your vacation? In this article we will give tips and tricks about the preparation, instructions, feeding, lighting and much more!
Spawning Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Spawning Neolamprologus tretocephalus. A cichlid that can be kept in a mixed tank but becomes very aggressive during spawn and raising the fry.
Update: Laetacara genus redescribed
The diagnoses of Laetacara species is updated herein based on either character states outlined in their original descriptions, redescriptions, or found in examined material (both type and non-type material) and additional observed data. Information on distribution of Laetacara species is herein updated. A key for species identification including all known species of Laetacara is provided. New information […]
Help a fish broke my aquarium thermometer – Don’t panic!
What should you do if your aquarium thermometer is broken and the content has ended up in your aquarium? First of all: Don’t panic! Most thermometers used in aquariums do not contain any harmful substances!
Breeding Farlowella vittata by trail and error
Breeding Farlowella vittata proved to be quite a challenge. By trial and error I managed to find the right way to breed and raise these wonderful fish.
New species: Rhinogobius maxillivirgatus
Rhinogobius maxillivirgatus is a newly described Goby species from China. They only live in a small tributary of the Changjiang River.
Catfish: Understanding these scavengers
With more than 2200 species does the group of catfishes represent a large amount of different species some with the most extraordinary adaptions.
The Central Scene – North & Central American Cichlid Keeping
Lee Nuttalls magazine The Central Cichlid unfortunately only saw 8 editions but provided lots of good quality information and images about North and Central American cichlids. The 8 editions can now be seen online as an ebook.