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March Fish of the Month
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Oscar
This month we are celebrating Astronotus ocellatus the infamous oscar. Oscars are Cichlids that originated in tropical South America. They have been introduced in many tropical waterways around the world including Florida, Asia and even Australia. Oscars grow to 18 inches and are often caught for food where they occur naturally. The oscar has been…
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Monte Carlo and Dwarf Sag
Monte Carlo and Dwarf Sag. This month’s fish of the month isn’t a fish at all, rather the foreground plants ‘Monte Carlo’, (Micranthemum tweediei) and Dwarf Saggitaria. Relatively new to the hobby, Monte Carlo is native to Argentina, and has found huge popularity as an easy to grow carpet plant. Carpeting plants grow dense and…
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Pearl Gourami
The July fish of the month is another fantastic Southeast Asian fish; the Pearl Gourami *Trichopodus leerii*. This small but distinctly patterned gourami reaches a maximum size of about four and a half inches, making it perfect for any thirty-plus gallon freshwater tank. As a labryinth fish (meaning they have a rudimentary lung), the most…
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Anemone
Anemones are a saltwater invertebrate found in oceans across the world, from the Artic to the East Coastal Regions bordering our very own state. Anemones are essentially one giant polyp attached to a foot, known as a pedal disk, which the anemone uses to keep itself attached to a rock, hard substrate or even sand….
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Fish of the Month!
Planted freshwater aquariums can be very low maintenance and the perfect environment for many of our aquatic pets. There are many different methods and products available to the aquatic plant keeper. No matter the particulars, growing aquarium plants is easy if you follow three golden rules to success. Most importantly, use strong regular light. One…
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Fish of the Month!
The common Angelfish, Pterophylum scalare, is a species of tropical cichlid found in both the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. The Angelfish lives up to its name with their long, flowing fins and elegant delta of a body. Coloration ranges from the relatively dull wild variations to modern, fancy bred “Koi” patterns. There…
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Fish of the Month!
The Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is a tropical marine reef fish from the Pacific and Indian oceans. While the clownfish has been widely available for many decades it became a Celebrity after the release of the Disney movie, Finding Nemo in 2003. Since reaching Celebrity status the Clownfish has become the preeminent saltwater fish to keep…
