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News for November 2011
Comet goldfish are 'popular and hardy' - 30th November, 2011 Comets are a popular choice among fish keepers and have become the most common species of goldfish in the world.They can reach over 12 inches (30cm) in length and live for over 14 years if cared for properly, so should be kept in larger tanks or...
Clown loaches 'should be kept with friends' - 30th November, 2011 Clown loaches are a social and complex fish that should share their habitat with at least five or six other clown loaches, although they can also live with many other species.They require good ...
Riccardia 'grows very slowly' - 29th November, 2011 Riccardia chamaedrifolia, also known as mini-pellia or coral moss, is a hardy aquarium plant with a slow growth rate.With ...
Black ghost knifefish 'can eat out of owner's hands' - 29th November, 2011 The black ghost knifefish, or Apteronotus albifrons, is generally a reclusive and timid aquarium fish but has been known to accept fish food out of its owner's hand.It can grow up to 20 inch...
Mystery of male guppy colours solved - 28th November, 2011 New research has revealed the reason why male guppies have a characteristic orange patch.The study, funded by the National Science Foundation, revealed this is the colour female guppies prefer.Lead author of the investigation Kerry Dee...
Breeding glowlight tetra 'is a moderate challenge' - 28th November, 2011 The glowlight tetra is a good challenge for amateur breeders as it is considered moderately difficult to get them to reproduce in a fish tank.It can sometimes be hard to d...
Pygmy chain sword 'can be very easy to grow' - 27th November, 2011 The pygmy chain sword, or echinodorus tenellu, is a popular aquarium plant due to the ease with which it can be cultivated and its attractive appearance.It works best with ...
How to care for mini chocolate gourami - 26th November, 2011 The parasphaerichthys lineatus, also known as the mini chocolate gourami, is a tropical freshwater fish from Burma.It should generally be kept in a species-specific tank as it can be out-competed for ...
Location 'important for koi ponds' - 25th November, 2011 Position is an important factor in a healthy koi pond, it has been said.British Koi Keepers' Society Health Standards Committee chairman Brian Crocker explained its location should be near t...
Koi ponds 'should be quite deep' - 24th November, 2011 A koi pond should ideally be five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 metres) deep, an expert has advised.Brian Crocker, chairman of the Health Standards Committee at the British Koi Keeper's Society, e...