Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium

Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
There are no set rules about adding dried Catappa leaves to an aquarium, as they are not harmful to livestock. However, you must remember that each leaf releases tannins, so your water will discolour brown. The more you add, the darker the tint becomes. 
Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium

Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
There are no set rules about adding dried Catappa leaves to an aquarium, as they are not harmful to livestock. However, you must remember that each leaf releases tannins, so your water will discolour brown. The more you add, the darker the tint becomes. 
What do African Armoured Fan Shrimp eat?

What do African Armoured Fan Shrimp eat?

Shrimp
African Fan shrimp are easy to keep. Fine substrate, moderate to fast water flow and plenty of hiding places will ensure a habitat in which your shrimp thrives.
Can I Keep Fish and Shrimp Together?

Can I Keep Fish and Shrimp Together?

Bottom Feeders
There are many shrimp species that have little issue being housed with fish, even larger ones. The Cameroon Fan Shrimp for example, has an armoured carapace and grows to a nice sturdy 6" inches in size.
How fast do Spotted Raphael Dora Catfish grow?

How fast do Spotted Raphael Dora Catfish grow?

Catfish
The Spotted Dora catfish (Platydoras armatulus) is also known as the Chocolate, Raphael and Talking catfish, and is native to the Amazon, Paraguay–Paraná and lower Orinoco basins in South America.
Are Spotted Raphael Dora Catfish aggressive?

Are Spotted Raphael Dora Catfish aggressive?

Catfish
The Spotted Dora is a peaceful nocturnal catfish popular with aquarium fish keepers due to its inquisitive and passive nature. The Spotted Raphael Dora catfish will make squeaking noises while out of water, hence why they are called talking catfish.
How fast do Striped Raphael Dora Catfish grow?

How fast do Striped Raphael Dora Catfish grow?

Catfish
The Striped Dora is a peaceful nocturnal catfish popular with aquarium fishkeepers due to its inquisitive and passive nature. The Striped Raphael Dora catfish will make squeaking noises while out of water, hence why they are called talking catfish.
Are Striped Raphael Dora Catfish aggressive?

Are Striped Raphael Dora Catfish aggressive?

Catfish
The Striped Dora catfish (Platydoras armatulus) is also known as the Chocolate, Striped Raphael and Talking catfish, and is native to the Amazon, Paraguay–Paraná and lower Orinoco basins in South America.
Why is it called a three spot Gourami?

Why is it called a three spot Gourami?

Gourami
Three-spot gouramiTrichopodus trichopterus, can be found mainly in the River Mekong basin in southern China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia, and also in parts of northern Indonesia.
Are Three-Spot Gourami aggressive?

Are Three-Spot Gourami aggressive?

Gourami
The Three Spot species of Gourami is also commonly known as the Blue and the Opaline Gourami, and comes in variety of colours and patterning.
Mo Mammals Mo Plankton: The Blue Whale

Mo Mammals Mo Plankton: The Blue Whale

Knowledge
In our regular blog feature, 'More Mammals More Plankton', we explore notable sea mammals, past, present and extinct. Today, we profile the Blue Whale.
Lords of the Sea: The Giant Pacific Octopus

Lords of the Sea: The Giant Pacific Octopus

Lords of the Sea
In our regular blog feature, Lords of the Sea, we look at the apex predators of the sea - those species who are generally top of their respective food chains. Today, we profile the North Pacific Giant Octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini.