Great tip on feeding cory cats and other bottom feeders.
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One of the things that attracts hobbyists to the cichlid fish family is the complex social structure and breeding behavior of many species. In this respect, the dwarf banded shellie is unique, even among cichlid fish. It has developed a colony structure, where each individual keeps its home in its own snail shell, but because the shells are piled so closely together, these colonies can become huge; and as the fish are so small, this behavior can easily be replicated in a home aquarium.I've seen a lot of hobbyists' aquariums over the years and have seen many beautiful displays, both in home aquariums and in public aquaria--but nothing beats a 55-gallon aquarium maintained by a friend of mine. It is a simple setup, but it is one of the neatest displays I've ever seen. The substrate is fine sand, and it is covered with thousands of snail shells of every description. The only fish in the aquarium are a colony of Neolamprologus multifasciatus . There are hundreds of fish, and my friend regularly removes several nets full to keep the colony from becoming too large. A simple hang-on-the-back type filter provides the filtration, and he does weekly 50-percent water changes.
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How to Care for Aquarium Catfish
Catfish are common fish found in freshwater aquariums. Catfish are extremely unique and differ from other fish in regards to their wellbeing as well as care. The most distinguishing feature of a catfish is the prominent “barbells”, which look like whiskers on a cat, hence giving these one of a kind fish their name. The other thing that set catfish apart from any other fish is the fact that they have no scales. They also possess a strong, hollow ray on their fins that a stinging protein can be emitted from if the fish is irritated or in danger.
The most common catfish found in aquariums are the armored catfish. This group is smaller in size than other types of catfish with make a tremendous addition to an aquarium. When you are setting up your tank first, it is best to decide then no matter if you are going to house catfish. Your decision will impact the type of gravel or sand you’ll use with the pH of the water within the tank. Armored catfish prefer soft bottom material because they forage for food within the substrate. Catfish feel more secure when they are hidden by the light, so be clear in your mind to have caves with hiding places for this type of fish.