Author Archives: Aquarium Advice

Armored Bichir – Polypterus delhezi Boulenger

The fish of the genus Polypterus and the related genus Erpetoichthys are widely considered to be ‘primitive fish’ … read more →

Overall, it is difficult to plant Water Sprite incorrectly! Whether grown with its roots in the aquarium substrate … read more →

Leaf margins are frequently wavy and the leaves may be bullate (have a blistered or dimpled appearance). There … read more →

Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia is found in abundance along the edges of fast-moving rivers and streams on the island of … read more →

Phenacogrammus interruptus is the most commonly available African tetra and it is a real joy to have a … read more →

This fish prefers a heavily-planted aquarium and does not much appreciate robust or overly aggressive tank-mates. It is … read more →

Often confused with Schistura subfusca, which is not found in the same river as S. mahnerti, the Burmese … read more →

Yo-Yo Loaches have a silver to pale gold background color with a network of black bands on the … read more →

The Senegal Bichir is generally found in slow-moving waters, often in swampy regions or along the banks of … read more →