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Daisy’s Blue Ricefish | Oryzias woworae🔵⚫️🟥With its shimmering blue scales and vivid red fin markings, this small ricefi...
31/10/2026

Daisy’s Blue Ricefish | Oryzias woworae
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With its shimmering blue scales and vivid red fin markings, this small ricefish from Muna Island, Indonesia, is a fascinating inhabitant of a planted freshwater aquarium.

A group of eight or more encourages confident behaviour and allows natural interactions to develop. Dense planting provides shelter, while open areas leave room for swimming. Choose small, peaceful tank mates that will not intimidate them or outcompete them at feeding time.

Maintain stable water conditions, gentle filtration and regular partial water changes. A temperature of approximately 23–27°C and a pH of 6.0–7.5 provide a suitable reference range. A well-established aquarium with consistent water quality is essential.
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Food size matters: these fish have small mouths. Offer fine, high-quality flakes or microgranules, supplemented with appropriately sized live or frozen foods. Newly hatched Artemia, small Daphnia and Cyclops add variety and encourage natural feeding behaviour. Feed modest portions and check that every fish has access to food, especially in a community aquarium.

Fine-leaved plants and spawning mops can also provide places for egg deposition. Females may briefly carry a small cluster of eggs before attaching them to vegetation. If raising fry is the goal, a separate rearing setup improves their chances of survival.

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Licorice gourami | Parosphromenus sp.🟡⚫️🔵A closer look at the contrasting stripes and iridescent blue fins of this licor...
27/10/2026

Licorice gourami | Parosphromenus sp.
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A closer look at the contrasting stripes and iridescent blue fins of this licorice gourami, photographed among the aquarium plants.

Parosphromenus are small gouramis native to Southeast Asia, where many species inhabit peat swamp forests and associated blackwater streams. These environments are characterised by very soft, acidic water, often stained brown by substances released from decomposing leaves and other plant material.
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Their specialised habitat requirements make them particularly interesting to keep and breed. Understanding their natural environment is essential to providing suitable aquarium conditions.

Habitat loss threatens many licorice gouramis in the wild, making conservation efforts and responsible captive breeding especially valuable.

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The Golden Congo Tetra — Phenacogrammus aurantiacusGolden tones, a prominent dark lateral band, and delicate, elongated ...
23/10/2026

The Golden Congo Tetra — Phenacogrammus aurantiacus

Golden tones, a prominent dark lateral band, and delicate, elongated fins give this African tetra its distinctive appearance. Depending on the angle of the light, its iridescent markings reveal shades of yellow, orange, and green, complemented by subtle blue reflections.

The extended dorsal fin is particularly striking in dominant males, adding to an already impressive display of colour and form.

Photographing this species offers an opportunity to appreciate the finer details: the intricate pattern of individual scales, the translucent fin rays, and the changing reflections across the body.

A remarkable example of the diversity of African freshwater fishes.

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Red Cherry Shrimp — Neocaridina davidi 🦐🌿The Red Cherry Shrimp is a small freshwater shrimp widely kept in planted aquar...
14/10/2026

Red Cherry Shrimp — Neocaridina davidi 🦐🌿

The Red Cherry Shrimp is a small freshwater shrimp widely kept in planted aquariums. Its red colour is the result of selective breeding, with different strains showing varying levels of colour intensity and coverage.

These shrimp spend much of their time grazing on the surfaces of plants, rocks, driftwood and the substrate. They feed on biofilm, which contains microorganisms and organic matter, as well as soft algae and other available food. Although they help consume leftover material, they still need an appropriate diet and do not replace regular aquarium maintenance.

A densely planted aquarium provides valuable grazing surfaces and shelter. Mosses and fine-leaved plants are particularly useful for young shrimp, offering places to hide while they search for food. Peaceful tankmates are important, as many fish will eat small shrimp, especially newly hatched juveniles.

Like other crustaceans, Red Cherry Shrimp grow by shedding their exoskeleton. After moulting, their new shell is initially soft, leaving them more vulnerable until it hardens. Stable water conditions and suitable mineral levels support this process.

Females are generally larger and more strongly coloured than males. They carry their eggs beneath the abdomen, where they fan and tend them until hatching. The young emerge as miniature shrimp and can develop entirely in freshwater.

Beyond their striking colour, their constant grazing, delicate movements and social interactions make them fascinating subjects for close-up aquarium photography.

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Nannostomus mortenthaleri, commonly known as the coral red pencilfish⚫️🔴⚫️🟠Flake, micropellets, plus small frozen foods ...
11/10/2026

Nannostomus mortenthaleri, commonly known as the coral red pencilfish
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Flake, micropellets, plus small frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae, daphnia, and baby brineshrimp (Artemia nauplii).

Breeding

This species has been bred in the home aquarium, although it is challenging and reports are few and far between; this would make an excellent breeding project for the dedicated hobbyist. A separate softwater breeding aquarium should be set up (peat filtration recommended as the water should ideally have a pH below 6
Distribution Peru⚫️🔴
Maximum Size 3.5cm (1.4“)⚫️🔴
Temperature 22-28°C⚫️🔴
Water Parameters Soft and acidic. pH: 4.5-6.5, dH: up to 5 degrees. Peat filtration suggested.🔴⚫️
Compatibility Community
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Killifish are among the most fascinating freshwater fish species in the aquarium 🐠🟠🟡🔴🔵hobby, admired for their vibrant c...
27/09/2026

Killifish are among the most fascinating freshwater fish species in the aquarium 🐠🟠🟡🔴🔵hobby, admired for their vibrant coloration, elegant behavior, and remarkable adaptability. Keeping killifish successfully requires a well-structured and species-appropriate environment, as many varieties originate from unique and delicate ecosystems across Africa and South America. A carefully maintained aquarium with stable water parameters, gentle filtration, and densely planted areas is essential to ensure their health and well-being.
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Due to their often territorial yet peaceful nature, killifish are best kept either in species-specific aquariums or alongside calm and compatible tank mates. Water quality plays a decisive role in their longevity, as these fish are particularly sensitive to sudden environmental changes. Regular water changes, a balanced diet consisting of high-quality live, frozen, and dry foods, and proper lighting conditions contribute significantly to their vitality and coloration.

Special attention should also be given to the breeding behavior of killifish, as many species display unique reproductive strategies. Some lay eggs in substrate or plants, while annual species produce eggs capable of surviving dry periods in nature. This exceptional adaptability makes killifish highly interesting for experienced aquarists and breeders alike.

Overall, the successful care of killifish requires dedication, consistency, and an understanding of their natural habitat. When provided with optimal conditions, these extraordinary fish reward their keepers with impressive colors, dynamic behavior, and a truly distinctive aquarium experience.

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Pygmy Corydoras | Corydoras pygmaeus 🐟🌿Small, peaceful and highly social – the Pygmy Corydoras is one of the smallest me...
23/09/2026

Pygmy Corydoras | Corydoras pygmaeus 🐟🌿

Small, peaceful and highly social – the Pygmy Corydoras is one of the smallest members of the Corydoras group and a fascinating species for planted community aquariums.

Unlike many larger Corydoras species that spend most of their time close to the substrate, Corydoras pygmaeus can often be observed swimming actively through the middle levels of the aquarium, especially when kept in a sufficiently large group.

🌎 Origin: South America – primarily Brazil
📏 Size: Approx. 2–3 cm
🌡️ Temperature: Around 22–26 °C
💧 Water: Soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral
🍽️ Diet: Small sinking foods as well as frozen and live foods
🐟 Behaviour: Peaceful, active and highly social
👥 Group size: Ideally 10 or more individuals

A well-structured aquarium with fine substrate, plants, shaded areas and open swimming space provides an excellent environment for this tiny species. Because of its small size and peaceful nature, tankmates should also be calm and relatively small.

Despite their miniature appearance, Pygmy Corydoras are remarkably active fish – and their natural schooling behaviour makes them especially interesting to observe in larger groups.

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Killifish are among the most fascinating freshwater fish species in the aquarium hobby, admired for their vibrant colora...
20/09/2026

Killifish are among the most fascinating freshwater fish species in the aquarium hobby, admired for their vibrant coloration, elegant behavior, and remarkable adaptability. Keeping killifish successfully requires a well-structured and species-appropriate environment, as many varieties originate from unique and delicate ecosystems across Africa and South America. A carefully maintained aquarium with stable water parameters, gentle filtration, and densely planted areas is essential to ensure their health and well-being.

Due to their often territorial yet peaceful nature, killifish are best kept either in species-specific aquariums or alongside calm and compatible tank mates. Water quality plays a decisive role in their longevity, as these fish are particularly sensitive to sudden environmental changes. Regular water changes, a balanced diet consisting of high-quality live, frozen, and dry foods, and proper lighting conditions contribute significantly to their vitality and coloration.

Special attention should also be given to the breeding behavior of killifish, as many species display unique reproductive strategies. Some lay eggs in substrate or plants, while annual species produce eggs capable of surviving dry periods in nature. This exceptional adaptability makes killifish highly interesting for experienced aquarists and breeders alike.

Overall, the successful care of killifish requires dedication, consistency, and an understanding of their natural habitat. When provided with optimal conditions, these extraordinary fish reward their keepers with impressive colors, dynamic behavior, and a truly distinctive aquarium experience.

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