Glossary: blackwater
In ichthyological and aquarium literature typically refers to water rich in humic acids and poor in nutrients such as that associated with ancient peat swamps or parts of the Amazon river drainage, and thus differs from clearwater and whitewater.
Fish species inhabiting such environments typically require similar conditions in captivity, especially if wild caught.
Typical blackwater stream with stained water. © Zhou Hang
Acnodon normani – Sheep Pacu
I have owned a small shoal of 12 individuals for 12 months. I find they fight among themselves a lot but don't bother the dither fish guppies or fat h...
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Barbodes dunckeri – Clown Barb (Barbus dunckeri, Puntius dunckeri)
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18th Aug 2018
Barbodes dunckeri – Clown Barb (Barbus dunckeri, Puntius dunckeri)
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Trichopsis pumila – Sparkling Gourami (Ctenops pumilus, Trichopsis pumilus var. siamensis)
Had a few of these guys - little ones - eat every single limb of some large Amano Shrimp. Still one of my favorite fish. You really can hear them s...
1st Aug 2018
Pelvicachromis taeniatus (Striped Kribensis)
As per Lamboj et al. (2014), species from Cameroon now use the revalidated taxon Pelvicachromis kribensis, except those from the Wouri river (also Cam...
6th Jun 2018