The basics of keeping tropical fish include getting an aquarium with a cover and light, and creating the proper environment for the desired fish. Learn the basics of keeping tropical fish with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish. Expert: Bruce Kelley Contact: www.aquatektropical.com/ Bio: Bruce Kelley is the co-owner of Aquatek Tropical Fish in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
This a January 2008 video our 85 gallon community aquarium. Here’s the list of fish: 4Black Bar Myleus “Tetra disco” “Blackear Pacu” (Myleus Schomburgki) 3 Common Silver Dollar (Metynnis Hypsauchen or Argenteus) 2 Mystery Silver Dollars (Metynnis Mola or Luna) 1 Flagtail (Semaprochilodus taeniurus) 1 Silver Distichodus (Distichodus affinis) 1 Chinese Hi Fin “Hifin” Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) 1 Earth Eater Cichlid (Geophagus jurupari) 2 Fancy Goldfish (Carassius auratus) 4 Rosy Red Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 3 Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) 1 Keyhole Cichlid (Aequidens maroni) 1 Blue Gourami ((Trichogaster trichopterus) 9 Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius xanthozona) 8 Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) 3 Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha) 2 Albino White Cloud Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) 2 Darter Fish 1 Bluefin Killifish? (Lucania goodei) 4 Hillstream Loach (Beaufortia kweichowensis) 1 Weather “Dojo” Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) 2 Horseface Loach (Acantopsis choirorhynchos) 1 Neon Blue Australian Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) 6 Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) 8 Ghost Shrimp (Palaemonetes) 5 Apple Snails (Ampullariidae) Yes, I know this is an odd assortment of fish. It was an experiment to see if this random group could “hang” together. So far so good. This tank is unusual not only for the variety of species but the size variences which range from 1/2 inch to 9+ inches.
Altered tropical fish have gone through cruel processes like being painted, dyed and even tattooed. Avoid buying altered tropical fish with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish. Expert: Bruce Kelley Contact: www.aquatektropical.com/ Bio: Bruce Kelley is the co-owner of Aquatek Tropical Fish in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
Tropical fish aquarium accessories include filters, lighting and decorative materials. Choose tropical fish aquarium accessories with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish. Expert: Bruce Kelley Contact: www.aquatektropical.com/ Bio: Bruce Kelley is the co-owner of Aquatek Tropical Fish in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
Lighting for a tropical fish aquarium varies depending on the purpose of the tank. Light a tropical fish aquarium with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish. Expert: Bruce Kelley Contact: www.aquatektropical.com/ Bio: Bruce Kelley is the co-owner of Aquatek Tropical Fish in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
This is our 85 gallon community aquarium which we set up in October 2007. We bought all the fish as babies last year and they’ve grown huge. As a result, the fish tank is very overcrowded. I am diligent with water quality and try to change 60% every 2 weeks or so. I know I’ll be criticized for the number of fish in this fishtank. Here’s the list of fish: 4Black Bar Myleus “Tetra disco” “Blackear Pacu” (Myleus Schomburgki) 3 Common Silver Dollar (Metynnis Hypsauchen or Argenteus) 2 Mystery Silver Dollars (Metynnis Mola or Luna) 1 Flagtail (Semaprochilodus taeniurus) 1 Silver Distichodus (Distichodus affinis) 1 Chinese Hi Fin “Hifin” Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) 1 Earth Eater Cichlid (Geophagus jurupari) 2 Fancy Goldfish (Carassius auratus) 4 Rosy Red Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 3 Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) 1 Keyhole Cichlid (Aequidens maroni) 4 Pleco (Plecostomus) 1 Royal Pleco (Panaque nigrolineatus) 1 Blue Gourami ((Trichogaster trichopterus) 9 Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius xanthozona) 8 Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) 3 Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha) 2 Albino White Cloud Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) 2 Darter Fish 1 Bluefin Killifish? (Lucania goodei) 4 Hillstream Loach (Beaufortia kweichowensis) 1 Weather “Dojo” Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) 2 Horseface Loach (Acantopsis choirorhynchos) 1 Neon Blue Australian Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) 6 Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) 8 Ghost Shrimp (Palaemonetes) 5 Apple Snails (Ampullariidae …
Breeding livebearing tropical fish requires at least a 10 gallon tank, water that is 78 to 80 degrees and ample hiding places. Breed livebearing tropical fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums. Expert: Chris Simms Contact: www.aquatic-central.com Bio: Chris Simms owns Aquatic Central in San Francisco, Calif. Filmmaker: Bing Hu
Choosing a tropical fish tank is an important step in keeping exotic fish. Choose the right tropical fish tank with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish. Expert: Bruce Kelley Contact: www.aquatektropical.com/ Bio: Bruce Kelley is the co-owner of Aquatek Tropical Fish in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
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