Jul 05

Nitrogen cycle – Report

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May 01

Gourami's and other Labrynth fish

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Gouramis and other Labrynth fish

  1. Belontia hasselti (Malay combtail)
  2. Belontia signat (Ceylonese combtail)
  3. Betta akarensis (Akar betta)
  4. Betta albimarginata
  5. Betta anabatoides (Giant betta)
  6. Betta antoni
  7. Betta balunga
  8. Betta bellica (Slim betta)
  9. Betta breviobesus
  10. Betta brownorum
  11. Betta burdigala
  12. Betta channoides
  13. Betta chini
  14. Betta chloropharynx
  15. Betta coccina
  16. Betta compuncta
  17. Betta dimidiata
  18. Betta edithae
  19. Betta enisae
  20. Betta falx
  21. Betta foerschi
  22. Betta fusca (Dusky betta)
  23. Betta hipposideros
  24. Betta ibanorum
  25. Betta ideii
  26. Betta imbellis (Crescent betta)
  27. Betta krataios
  28. Betta livida
  29. Betta macrostoma (Spotfin betta)
  30. Betta mandor
  31. Betta miniopinna
  32. Betta patoti
  33. Betta persephone
  34. Betta pi (Elephant betta)
  35. Betta picta (Spotted betta)
  36. Betta pinguis
  37. Betta prima (Big head betta)
  38. Betta pugnax (Forest betta)
  39. Betta pulchra
  40. Betta renata
  41. Betta rubra (Toba betta)
  42. Betta rutilans
  43. Betta schalleri
  44. Betta simplex (Krabi betta)
  45. Betta smaragdina (Blue betta)
  46. Betta spilotogena
  47. Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish)
  48. Betta strohi
  49. Betta taeniata (Borneo betta)
  50. Betta tomi
  51. Betta tussyae
  52. Betta uberis
  53. Betta unimaculata (Howong betta)
  54. Betta waseri
  55. Macropodus erythropterus
  56. Macropodus hongkongensis
  57. Macropodus ocellatus (Roundtail paradisefish)
  58. Macropodus opercularis (Paradise fish)
  59. Macropodus spechti
  60. Malpulutta kretseri (Spotted gourami)
  61. Parosphromenus allani
  62. Parosphromenus anjunganensis
  63. Parosphromenus bintan
  64. Parosphromenus deissneri (Licorice gourami)
  65. Parosphromenus filamentosus (Spiketail gourami)
  66. Parosphromenus linkei
  67. Parosphromenus nagyi
  68. Parosphromenus ornaticauda
  69. Parosphromenus paludicola
  70. Parosphromenus parvulus
  71. Pseudosphromenus cupanus (Spiketail paradisefish)
  72. Pseudosphromenus dayi
  73. Trichopsis pumila (Pygmy gourami)
  74. Trichopsis schalleri (Threestripe gourami)
  75. Trichopsis vittata (Croaking gourami)
  76. Colisa lalia (Dwarf gourami)
  77. Colisa labiosa  (Thick-Lipped Gourami)
  78. Colisa fasciata (Indian Gourami)
  79. Ctenops nobilis (Frail gourami)
  80. Luciocephalus aura (Gold Spotted Pikehead)
  81. Luciocephalus pulcher (Pikehead)
  82. Parasphaerichthys lineatus
  83. Parasphaerichthys ocellatus (Eyespot gourami)
  84. Sphaerichthys acrostoma
  85. Sphaerichthys osphromenoides (Chocolate gourami)
  86. Sphaerichthys selatanensis
  87. Sphaerichthys vaillanti
  88. Trichogaster chuna (Honey gourami)
  89. Trichogaster leerii (Pearl gourami)
  90. Trichogaster microlepis (Moonlight gourami)
  91. Trichogaster pectoralis (Snakeskin gourami)
  92. Trichogaster trichopterus (Three spot gourami (aka blue gourami, opaline gourami, and gold gourami),
  93. Osphronemus exodon (Elephant ear gourami)
  94. Osphronemus goramy (Giant gourami)
  95. Osphronemus laticlavius (Giant red tail gourami)
  96. Osphronemus septemfasciatus
  97. Helostoma temminckii (Kissing Gourami)
  98. Anabas cobojius (Gangetic koi)
  99. Anabas testudineus (Climbing perch)
  100. Ctenopoma acutirostre (Spotted ctenopoma)
  101. Ctenopoma argentoventer (Silverbelly ctenopoma)
  102. Ctenopoma ashbysmithi
  103. Ctenopoma breviventrale
  104. Ctenopoma ctenotis
  105. Ctenopoma garuanum
  106. Ctenopoma kingsleyae (Tailspot ctenopoma)
  107. Ctenopoma machadoi
  108. Ctenopoma maculatum
  109. Ctenopoma multispine (Manyspined ctenopoma)
  110. Ctenopoma muriei (Ocellated labyrinth fish)
  111. Ctenopoma nebulosum
  112. Ctenopoma nigropannosum (Twospot climbing perch)
  113. Ctenopoma ocellatum (Eyespot ctenopoma)
  114. Ctenopoma oxyrhynchum (Mottled ctenopoma)
  115. Ctenopoma pellegrini
  116. Ctenopoma petherici
  117. Ctenopoma riggenbachi
  118. Ctenopoma togoensis
  119. Ctenopoma weeksii
  120. Microctenopoma ansorgii (Ornate ctenopoma)
  121. Microctenopoma congicum (Congo ctenopoma)
  122. Microctenopoma damasi
  123. Microctenopoma fasciolatum (Banded ctenopoma)
  124. Microctenopoma intermedium
  125. Microctenopoma lineatum
  126. Microctenopoma milleri
  127. Microctenopoma nanum (Dwarf ctenopoma)
  128. Microctenopoma nigricans
  129. Microctenopoma ocellifer
  130. Microctenopoma pekkolai
  131. Microctenopoma uelense
  132. Sandelia bainsii “Eastern Cape Rocky”
  133. Sandelia capensis “Cape kurper “
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Apr 18

Aquarium Fish Experts

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Welcome to Aquarium Fish Experts,
My name is Ryan Junghenn and I am here to tell you a bit about this website and why I am building it. I will start with who I am and why I believe this site needed to be built.

I was fortunate enough to grow up on a farm and therefore get to experience the beauty of nature everyday of my childhood, at the age of 10 i bought my first Aquarium, it was a standard 2ft and like many other beginners i was given some bad advice (Kuhli Loaches are not cold water species) and so i learn’t early to find information from reputable sources not the person trying to make a sale.

Since then I have worked in 3 Aquarium retail shops, the biggest aquarium wholesaler in the Southern hemisphere and owned my own aquarium business. Again one of the most valuable lessons which was reinforced time and time again… Get information from a reputable source.

I was completely disgusted with how many people and businesses would sell fish they knew were sick or just blatantly lie simply to make a few dollars. Now it wasn’t all bad, in fact it was people such as Phil Littlejohn, John Cousins and Dave Wilson who showed me that there are people who have a pure passion for nature and live their lives with integrity.

These combined experiences have lead me to this point, with the lessons i have learn’t i have decided to build a website which will provide free information for everybody to learn and expand their knowledge on the amazing hobby of aquarium keeping.

Aquarium Fish Experts will provide profiles and pictures on as many fish, inverts, plants and other relevant subjects as possible and if you would like to contribute you knowledge or pictures then please contact me on ryan@aquariumfishexperts.com and i would love to work with you to help other people grow their hobby into and art form.

One more subject i would like to address is the fact that this is a free website, I will be putting as much personal time and money into this a i can, but i will be getting reputable sponsors to help out with costs so please help them out when possible.

Thank you for reading this and I hope you enjoy the site.

Kind regards,

Ryan Junghenn

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Dec 03

Corydoras Species

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  1. Corydoras acrensis (Acre corydoras)
  2. Corydoras acutus (Blacktop corydoras)
  3. Corydoras adolfoi (Adolfo’s catfish)
  4. Corydoras aeneus (Bronze, Albino and Laser corydoras)
  5. Corydoras agassizii (Spotted corydoras)
  6. Corydoras albolineatus
  7. Corydoras amandajanea
  8. Corydoras amapaensis
  9. Corydoras ambiacus (Spotted corydoras)
  10. Corydoras amphibelus
  11. Corydoras approuaguensis
  12. Corydoras araguaiaensis
  13. Corydoras arcuatus (Skunk corydoras)
  14. Corydoras areio
  15. Corydoras atropersonatus
  16. Corydoras aurofrenatus
  17. Corydoras axelrodi (Pink corydoras)
  18. Corydoras baderi
  19. Corydoras bicolor
  20. Corydoras bifasciatus
  21. Corydoras bilineatus
  22. Corydoras blochi (Spotback corydoras)
  23. Corydoras boehlkei
  24. Corydoras boesemani
  25. Corydoras bondi (Blackstripe corydoras)
  26. Corydoras breei
  27. Corydoras brevirostris
  28. Corydoras britskii
  29. Corydoras burgessi
  30. Corydoras carlae
  31. Corydoras caudimaculatus (Tailspot corydoras)
  32. Corydoras cervinus
  33. Corydoras cochui (Barredtail corydoras)
  34. Corydoras concolor (Concolor corydoras or Slate corydoras)
  35. Corydoras condiscipulus
  36. Corydoras copei
  37. Corydoras coppenamensis
  38. Corydoras coriatae
  39. Corydoras crimmeni
  40. Corydoras cruziensis
  41. Corydoras crypticus
  42. Corydoras davidsandsi (Sand’s corydoras)
  43. Corydoras delphax
  44. Corydoras difluviatilis
  45. Corydoras diphyes
  46. Corydoras duplicareus (Duplicate corydoras)
  47. Corydoras ehrhardti
  48. Corydoras elegans (Elegant corydoras)
  49. Corydoras ellisae
  50. Corydoras ephippifer
  51. Corydoras eques
  52. Corydoras esperanzae
  53. Corydoras evelynae
  54. Corydoras filamentosus
  55. Corydoras flaveolus
  56. Corydoras fowleri
  57. Corydoras garbei
  58. Corydoras geoffroy
  59. Corydoras geryi
  60. Corydoras gomezi
  61. Corydoras gossei
  62. Corydoras gracilis
  63. Corydoras griseus
  64. Corydoras guapore (Guapore corydoras)
  65. Corydoras guianensis
  66. Corydoras habrosus (Salt and pepper catfish)
  67. Corydoras haraldschultzi (Mosaic corydoras)
  68. Corydoras hastatus (Dwarf corydoras)
  69. Corydoras heteromorphus
  70. Corydoras imitator (Imitator corydoras)
  71. Corydoras incolicana (White fin corydoras)
  72. Corydoras isbrueckeri
  73. Corydoras julii (Leopard corydoras)
  74. Corydoras kanei
  75. Corydoras lacerdai
  76. Corydoras lamberti
  77. Corydoras latus
  78. Corydoras leopardus
  79. Corydoras leucomelas (False spotted catfish)
  80. Corydoras longipinnis
  81. Corydoras loretoensis
  82. Corydoras loxozonus
  83. Corydoras maculifer (Dotted corydoras)
  84. Corydoras mamore
  85. Corydoras melanistius (Bluespotted corydoras)
  86. Corydoras melanotaenia (Green gold catfish)
  87. Corydoras melini (Bandit corydoras)
  88. Corydoras metae (Masked corydoras or Bandit corydoras)
  89. Corydoras micracanthus
  90. Corydoras multimaculatus
  91. Corydoras multiradiatus
  92. Corydoras nanus (Little corydoras)
  93. Corydoras napoensis
  94. Corydoras narcissus
  95. Corydoras nattereri (Blue corydoras)
  96. Corydoras negro
  97. Corydoras nijsseni (Nijssen’s corydoras)
  98. Corydoras noelkempffi
  99. Corydoras oiapoquensis
  100. Corydoras ornatus
  101. Corydoras orphnopterus
  102. Corydoras ortegai
  103. Corydoras osteocarus
  104. Corydoras ourastigma
  105. Corydoras oxyrhynchus
  106. Corydoras paleatus (Peppered corydoras)
  107. Corydoras panda (Panda corydoras)
  108. Corydoras pantanalensis
  109. Corydoras paragua
  110. Corydoras parallelus
  111. Corydoras pastazensis (Pastaza corydoras)
  112. Corydoras paucerna
  113. Corydoras pinheiroi
  114. Corydoras polystictus
  115. Corydoras potaroensis
  116. Corydoras pulcher
  117. Corydoras punctatus (Spotfin corydoras)
  118. Corydoras pygmaeus (Pygmy corydoras)
  119. Corydoras rabauti (Rabaut’s corydoras)
  120. Corydoras reticulatus (Reticulated corydoras)
  121. Corydoras revelatus
  122. Corydoras reynoldsi
  123. Corydoras robineae (Bannertail corydoras)
  124. Corydoras robustus
  125. Corydoras sanchesi
  126. Corydoras saramaccensis
  127. Corydoras sarareensis
  128. Corydoras schwartzi (Schwartz’s catfish)
  129. Corydoras semiaquilus
  130. Corydoras septentrionalis
  131. Corydoras serratus
  132. Corydoras seussi
  133. Corydoras similis
  134. Corydoras simulatus
  135. Corydoras sipaliwini
  136. Corydoras sodalis (False network catfish)
  137. Corydoras solox
  138. Corydoras spectabilis
  139. Corydoras spilurus
  140. Corydoras splendens
  141. Corydoras steindachneri
  142. Corydoras stenocephalus
  143. Corydoras sterbai (Sterba’s corydoras)
  144. Corydoras surinamensis
  145. Corydoras sychri (Sychr’s catfish)
  146. Corydoras treitlii
  147. Corydoras trilineatus (Threestripe corydoras)
  148. Corydoras tukano
  149. Corydoras undulatus
  150. Corydoras virginiae (Miguelito corydoras)
  151. Corydoras vittatus
  152. Corydoras weitzmani
  153. Corydoras xinguensis
  154. Corydoras zygatus
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    Oct 22

    Apistogramma Amoena

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    Pleasant Cichlid

    Apistogramma Amoena

    Family: Cichlidae
    Distribution: Apistogramma Amoena are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (Río Ampiyacu). They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory.
    PH: 5 – 6
    Temperature: 24°C – 27°C
    Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH
    Description: A small and generally peaceful dwarf cichlid which prefers to live in pairs or a harem. The Males have been known to grow to 6.3cm and the females to 6cm, but as they are not very common this information may change as people become more experienced with keeping Apistogramma Amoena.
    These are one of the easiest fish to tell males and females apart, Males are bigger, have longer more pointed dorsal, tail, anal and pectoral fins and typically have a more colorful body. Females are smaller with shorter fins, the dominant colour is yellow with a broken black line.
    Diet: Apistogramma Amoena have a forward pointing mouth and therefore prefer to eat slow sinking food or food from the bottom. They are a non-fussy omnivore which will eat most frozen or live foods.
    Breeding: Apistogramma Amoena are a cave spawning cichlid which will protect their offspring with a passion shown by few other fish.
    The minimum size aquarium you should attempt to breed them in is a 20ltr tank, although they may lay eggs in a smaller space normally they will eat the eggs. Set up a cave which is only just big enough for the pair of Apistogramma Amoena to fit in but small enough that they feel seclueded, they are not particulary fussy when it comes to finding a place to breed, the main considerations are- the pair need to be well fed, water quality good and the pair are not stressed out by humans or other fish.
    Tip: Feed live black worms or any other live food, for a week and then do a 30% cold water change, this will almost guarantee them to spawn.
    Comments: Apistogramma’s are one of the hidden jewels of the aquarium, they have a big personality, they show love in looking after their young and they come in many brilliant colours.  A community fish which is recommended for most tropical aquariums.
    Article/Books:

    Dwarf Cichlids (American Cichlids) Apistogramma Amoena
    Aqualog Extra: The Latest Apistogramma Apistogramma Amoena
    South America Cichlids: Keeping & Breeding Them in Captivity (Re-615) Apistogramma Amoena

    Recommended Compatible Species: Apistogramma are a great community species and therefore live happily with most Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetra and Black Tetra). They are also great tank mates with Discus, Corydoras Catfish  (particularly Corydoras Sterbai and Corydoras aeneus) Angelfish, Clown loach, the common Guppy and Platy and most Gourami (such as the Blue Gourami and Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also can live happily with most Danio (particularly the Zebra Danio and Pearl Danio)  and also many Killifish make great tank mates.

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    Sep 23

    Rainbowfish Species

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    Rainbowfish (Rainbowfishes) are a small colourful group of fish which predominantly are found in Australia and New Guinea, many of the species grow no bigger than 6in (15cm).
    1. Cairnsichthys rhombosomoides (Cairns rainbowfish)
    2. Chilatherina axelrodi (Axelrod’s rainbowfish)
    3. Chilatherina bleheri (Bleher’s rainbowfish)
    4. Chilatherina bulolo (Bulolo rainbowfish)
    5. Chilatherina campsi (Highlands rainbowfish)
    6. Chilatherina crassispinosa (Silver rainbowfish)
    7. Chilatherina fasciata (Barred rainbowfish)
    8. Chilatherina lorentzii (Lorentz’ rainbowfish)
    9. Chilatherina sentaniensis (Sentani rainbowfish)
    10. Glossolepis incisus (Red rainbowfish)
    11. Glossolepis leggetti (Leggett’s rainbowfish)
    12. Glossolepis maculosus (Black-spotted rainbowfish)
    13. Glossolepis multisquamata (Rosy rainbowfish)
    14. Glossolepis pseudoincisus (Tami river rainbowfish )
    15. Glossolepis ramuensis (Ramu rainbowfish)
    16. Glossolepis wanamensis (Lake Wanam rainbowfish)
    17. Iriatherina werneri (Threadfin rainbowfish)
    18. Kiunga ballochi (Balloch’s rainbowfish)
    19. Melanotaenia affinis (New Guinea rainbowfish)
    20. Melanotaenia ajamaruensis (Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish)
    21. Melanotaenia angfa (Yakati rainbowfish)
    22. Melanotaenia arfakensis (Arfak rainbowfish)
    23. Melanotaenia australis (Australian rainbowfish)
    24. Melanotaenia batanta (Batanta rainbowfish)
    25. Melanotaenia boesemani (Boeseman’s rainbowfish)
    26. Melanotaenia caerulea (Blue rainbowfish)
    27. Melanotaenia catherinae (Waigeo rainbowfish)
    28. Melanotaenia corona (Corona rainbowfish)
    29. Melanotaenia eachamensis (Lake Eacham rainbowfish)
    30. Melanotaenia exquisita (Exquisite rainbowfish)
    31. Melanotaenia duboulayi (Duboulay’s rainbowfish)
    32. Melanotaenia fluviatilis (Murray river rainbowfish)
    33. Melanotaenia fredericki (Sorong rainbowfish)
    34. Melanotaenia goldiei (Gold-line rainbowfish)
    35. Melanotaenia gracilis  (Slender rainbowfish)
    36. Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi (Lake Tebera rainbowfish)
    37. Melanotaenia irianjaya (Irian Jaya rainbowfish)
    38. Melanotaenia iris (Strickland rainbowfish)
    39. Melanotaenia japenensis (Yapen rainbowfish)
    40. Melanotaenia kamaka (Kamaka rainbowfish)
    41. Melanotaenia lacustris (Lake Kutubu rainbowfish)
    42. Marosatherina ladigesi (Celebes rainbowfish)
    43. Melanotaenia lakamora (Lakamora rainbowfish)
    44. Melanotaenia maccullochi (Macculloch’s rainbowfish)
    45. Melanotaenia maylandi (Mayland’s rainbowfish)
    46. Melanotaenia misoolensis (Misool rainbowfish)
    47. Melanotaenia monticola (Mountain rainbowfish)
    48. Melanotaenia mubiensis (Mubi rainbowfish)
    49. Melanotaenia nigrans (Black-banded rainbowfish)
    50. Melanotaenia papuae (Papua rainbowfish)
    51. Melanotaenia parkinsoni (Parkinson’s rainbowfish)
    52. Melanotaenia parva (Lake Kuromai rainbowfish)
    53. Melanotaenia pierucciae (Pierucci’s rainbowfish)
    54. Melanotaenia pimaensis (Pima River rainbowfish)
    55. Melanotaenia praecox (Dwarf rainbowfish)
    56. Melanotaenia pygmaea (Pygmy Rainbowfish)
    57. Melanotaenia ogilbyi (Ogilby’s rainbowfish)
    58. Melanotaenia oktediensis (Oktedi rainbowfish)
    59. Melanotaenia rubripinnis (Red-finned rainbowfish)
    60. Melanotaenia sexlineata (Fly River rainbowfish)
    61. Melanotaenia splendida inornata (Checkered rainbowfish)
    62. Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata (Red-striped rainbowfish)
    63. Melanotaenia splendida splendida (Eastern rainbowfish)
    64. Melanotaenia splendida tatei (Desert rainbowfish)
    65. Melanotaenia solata (Northern Rainbowfish)
    66. Melanotaenia trifasciata (Banded rainbowfish)
    67. Melanotaenia utcheensis (Utchee rainbowfish)
    68. Melanotaenia vanheurni (Van Heurn’s rainbowfish)
    69. Pseudomugil furcatus (Forktail rainbowfish)
    70. Rhadinocentrus ornatus (Ornate rainbowfish)
    71. Rhadinocentrus rhombosomoides (Cairn’s Rainbowfish)
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