Keeping Otocinclus in the Aquarium – Here’s How it Works

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This small representative of the pufferfish species is a real feast for the eyes: with its large eyes and tiny fins it fascinates every observer of the aquarium. The pea puffer fish is not only pretty, but also useful thanks
The zebra danio, Latin: Danio rerio or also called striped danio, is a fish originating from Asia, which enjoys great popularity in the aquarium industry. It belongs to the family of the Bearbears and can grow up to six centimetres
The tiger barb is one of the most popular freshwater fish among aquarists worldwide and should not be confused with moss barbs. Thanks to the attractive colouring and the particularly lively species, this ornamental fish is an interesting eye-catcher in
Black phantom tetras are South American tetras, which are characterized by a very splendid, dark coloration. Especially with regard to the often much more colourful colouring of Bolivian tetras, this dark colouring turns out to be a unique selling point.
Most aquarists know them, many also love them: the typical aquarium cleaner fish, which are advertised in pet shops as a beginner in aquaristics. Mostly we understand cleaner fish as the classic L-catfish, which suck on the aquarium glass and
The Danio margaritatus (Danio margaritatus) was discovered in 2006 in Myanmar and Thailand in the Inlese Lake area. It is also known as Rasbora Galaxy or Microrasbora Galaxy, as the pattern of the Danio margaritatus also reminds of the nightly
The green colored moss barb enrich every aquarium with their beauty. They are also easy to keep and therefore suitable for beginners in aquaristics. The bright carp fish are extremely robust and show a particularly interesting behaviour. They are therefore
The king tiger catfish, lat. Hypancistrus spec., captivates already at first sight by its strikingly mackerel pattern, which also gave it its name. The stripes can vary in colour from white to orange and from brown to black. The pattern
The silvertip tetra , silvertip tetra , is a special species in the tetra family because of its silvertip coloration. They live in South America and usually appear in reddish colours. The robust schooling fish, which can grow up to 5