While dosing phytoplankton into aquariums has become increasingly widespread in the United States, most Australian aquarium keepers are yet to discover the great benefits of this practice. What is phytoplankton? Phytoplankton consists mainly of microscopic single-celled alga and it is the very base of the food web in aquatic ecosystems.
It is well known that when commercial ornamental fish produce larvae, they need some kind of nutritious food source to keep them stable and growing healthy and strong. So, what is usually fed to ornamental fish larvae? For many years, Rotifers were the food source chosen for this
What is Freshwater MicroMagic? MicroMagic Freshwater phytoplankton is a nutritious blend of 5 live microalgae species that is suitable for most freshwater invertebrates. The new and improved formula of this wide spectrum feed offers varied particle size (2-50 microns) and caters for most filter-feeders through all developmental stages.
What is Freshwater MicroMagic? MicroMagic Freshwater phytoplankton is a nutritious blend of 5 live microalgae species that is suitable for most freshwater invertebrates. The new and improved formula of this wide spectrum feed offers varied particle size (2-50 microns) and caters for most filter-feeders through all developmental stages.
It’s a New Year which means it’s time for some resolutions. Find out how to improve your aquarium in the New Year with our top 5 tips below… 1. Use Live Foods If you are reading this blog article, and have followed us for a while, there is a
Many people in the aquarium hobby get caught up with the very infamous Bryopsis in their tank. Bryopsis is the last thing you want to encounter in your aquarium and so we have put together a basic guide on; how to avoid this situation and how to treat a tank
Platy fish are a very similar fish to both the Guppy and Molly in that they are livebearers. There are two main species of Platy – the Southern Platy and the Variutus Platy. As they have been interbred over time, these species are now are quite similar and hard to
The Cherry Barb is a popular freshwater fish for tropical aquarium owners. It is quite small, reaching about 5cm in length and is known for its distinct horizontal stripe that runs from the tip of the snout to the caudal fin. The males have a red colour which becomes a
Native to South-East Asia, these freshwater fish are a popular choice for home aquarium owners. These beautiful fish typically reach about 12 centimetres in length and have a distinct brown-silver colour which is covered in a pearl pattern – hence the name Pearl Gourami. Interestingly enough, the fish is also
Guppies are a very popular freshwater aquarium fish species. Also known as million fish and rainbow fish, this species is native to North-East South America. They have now been introduced to many habitats around the world and are widely popular in domestic aquariums. This may be due to the fact
