Corydoras

The Corydoras catfish is a member of the family Callichthyidae. They are from the genus Corydoras. There are several different species of Corydoras. They all share similar traits such as body size, shape and behavioral habits. The distinguishing feature between the various species is their color palette, some of which are quite striking. Catfish are bottom dwelling scavengers. Scavenger fish generally have two traits in common. Their mouths are usually pointed downward. And the mouth has barbels

Title: Factors affecting Bimodal respiration in the catfish Corydoras aeneus Abstract: The catfish, Corydoras aeneus is an organism that respires bimodally , that it is being capable of drawing oxygen from both water and air. It carries out aerial respiration through it’s adapted posterior intestine.This experiment was done in order to determine the disadvantages of aerial respiration by manipulation of oxygen content and depth. The effect of dissolved oxygen, when the fish was placed into a cylinder

For first time aquarium starters, molly fish are considered the best. The primary reason is that they have very few needs, so that you can take care of them with ease. They are well known for their grace and hardy nature. They often become naughty when they are being kept in an aquarium with other fish. They have been found to pinch the fins of other fish in the aquarium and cause disturbances within the aquarium. Other fish due to this reason might get infection due to injuries and, therefore, eventually

You don't necessarily need a saltwater tank to add a bright pop of color to your aquarium setup. Fresh water Dark Angel discus fish, or Symphysodon ciclids, come in various patterns of bright blue, red, purple, silver, green and orange to add a pop of color to your freshwater system. Use the following guide when considering discus fish for sale. Overview Discus fish originate from the Amazon river in South America, but can be found both wild caught or bred in hatcheries. Each variety of discus

Mermaid Swims In I am new to the hobby of keeping and maintaining an aquarium. My boyfriend, Andrew, gave me an aquarium for my birthday two months ago. I was very excited. When I was little, my family had two goldfish in a small, round bowl. Watching my mother clean out the tank was the extent to which I knew how to care for fish. The aquarium that Andrew gave me is an Eclipse 6; a six-gallon aquarium equipped with a bio-wheel filtration system. The bio-wheel system is a three-step filtration