About 8 months ago my father (Dick McEniry) Bought 3 pairs of Albino Bushienose Plecos (Ancistrus Sp.) After listening to other breeders and hearing their succeses with the Pleco, I realized the fish is not just a Herbivore. Yes one of their foods they relish is algae, but they also like to eat frozen blood… Continue reading Albino Bushinose Pleco
Low Light Planted Tank
Low light low tech planted tanks are ideally suited for beginners or those hobbyists who would rather not spend lots of time maintaining their tanks. Growth is slow and for the most part when the tank is “balanced” the aquascape remains static for long periods of time, unlike the High light high tech tank that… Continue reading Low Light Planted Tank
Julidochromis Marlieri
Julidochromis marlieri is a fun, torpedo-shaped rock-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Members of this genus are affectionately known as “Julies.” Julies make a great addition to almost any rift lake setup. They are fairly tolerant of most water conditions and play well with others, with the exception of conspecifics. J. marlieri has a truly endearing… Continue reading Julidochromis Marlieri
Endlers Livebearer Profile
Scientific Name : Poecilia wingei Other Common Names : Endler Livebearer Care Level : Easy to moderate Size : 1.5 inches (4cm) pH : 7 – 7.5 Temperature : 75 – 85&dge;F (24 – 29°C) Water Hardness : Soft to moderately hard water Origin / Habitat : Laguna de Los Patos, Venezuela Lifespan : 3… Continue reading Endlers Livebearer Profile
Brochis multiradiatus
We again welcome back to ScotCat, author and catfish expert Chris Ralph and a look at one of his favourite members of the Callichthyidae family, the Hog-nosed Brochis. Brochis multiradiatus is one of the largest of the Brochis group of catfish and is very popular amongst a number of catfish enthusiasts myself included. Unfortunately Brochis… Continue reading Brochis multiradiatus