Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Kissing Gourami Pictures



In the picture above, the Kissing Gourami is not actually kissing, but it was a power struggle to determine who is more power over its territory. Kissing Gourami There are two colors: green and pink. In nature, size bias reached 30 cm, while at the aquarium, about 10-15 cm only.

The name "Helostoma" comes from the Greek word meaning mouth upside down, because when the fish's lips is not extended, will be in a position rolled back. While the name "temminckii" is to honor the inventor of this fish, CJ Temminck, a professor of zoology and physics from the Netherlands. "Kissing Gourami" including fish-eating moss, so well incorporated into the new aquarium installed.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Best Aquarium Plants for Rasbora Fish


Rasbora fish is a species of ornamental fish from rapid rivers in Southeast Asia. Rasbora including the types of fish are active or fast swimmers and live in groups. Therefore, Rasbora fish should be maintained with a minimum aquarium size 120 cm for they are free swimming.

Rasbora fish will also feel comfortable when living in groups with a minimum of 12 tail number, and with the other plants are low so as not to impede movement. If the swimming movement is blocked, he tends to jump out of the aquarium. Types of aquarium plants which suitable for Rasbora fish for example, Microsorium pteropus, Cryptocoryne and Eleocharis parvula.