Keeping a prehistoric fish species like the African Lungfish requires specific care practices to maintain its unique needs. This overview contains a comprehensive guide on achieving successful care, take a look!
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Aquatic Profiles
Welcome to our Aquatic Profiles category, your ultimate guide to both aquatic plants and animals! Dive into a world of fascinating biodiversity as we explore the diverse array of flora and fauna that inhabit aquariums. From lush greenery to graceful fish, from vibrant invertebrates to intricate ecosystems, our Aquatic Profiles offer valuable insights into the care, behavior, and compatibility of various aquatic species.
Whether you’re a beginner seeking to create your first underwater oasis or an experienced hobbyist looking to expand your aquatic collection, our comprehensive profiles provide the information you need to build and maintain a thriving aquatic environment.
Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus): Shocking Predator for Expert Aquarists
Read this detailed guide before keeping an Electric Eel as a pet! We will share the special skills and safety measures needed for protecting yourself while handling Electrophorus electricus, and keeping this species happy and healthy in a home aquarium.
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Reedfish / Ropefish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus): Serpentine Swimmer for Oddball Aquariums
Check out this comprehensive guide full of professional tips for intermediate and advanced aquarists looking to add the freshwater oddball, Erpetoichthys calabaricus, to their community or niche-specific aquarium.
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Rubber Eel (Typhlonectes natans): Unique Fully Aquatic Amphibian for Niche Keepers
This practical guide on managing rubber eel care in an aquarium for a maximized lifespan includes tips on correct species identification, tank setup, feeding, and much more!
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Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus): Hardy, Air-Breathing Predator for Advanced Keepers
This comprehensive guide provides details on keeping the Asian Swamp Eel, a predatory eel species, as a pet. You will learn how to identify this species, aquarium setup, water parameters, feeding, and much more about its complex, specialized care!
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Half-Banded Spiny Eel (Macrognathus circumcinctus): Social, Striped, and Escape-Savvy Oddball
Meet the Half-Banded Spiny Eel, a quirky, social oddball with striped charm and a knack for slipping out of tanks. In this article we share how to care for this freshwater fish with tips on habitat setup, feeding, and more.
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Halfmoon Plakat Betta (Betta splendens): Compact Elegance with a Striking Tail
Halfmoon Plakat is a short-finned Betta with the colorful scales and dramatic 180-degree tail spread of the Halfmoon variety but a smaller 2.5 inches body and an athletic build which requires specialized maintenance and care, all of which are shared in this article.
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Zig‑Zag Eel (Mastacembelus armatus): Dramatically Patterned Burrower for Intermediate Aquarists
In this guide, we’ll share how to distinguish Zig-Zag eels from other eel variants, set up a mid-level to large-sized tank, provide adequate diet, select compatible mates, and ensure optimal health care for this aquatic beauty.
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Peacock Eel (Macrognathus siamensis): Graceful and Peaceful Diver for Community Aquariums
Come learn how to distinguish between Peacock Eels and other spiny eel species using their physical appearance and characteristics. This guide also shares a complete care guide to maintain this eel throughout its ~8 year lifespan.
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Bichirs (Polypterus spp.): Ancient Prehistoric Fish for Enthusiasts
Discover bichirs, a prehistoric freshwater fish with lungs, striking armor, and unique personalities. Come learn how to care for them in this full bichir care guide.
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