Glossary: rift lake
Type of lake that forms in a rift zone or rift valley and often very deep with steep cliffs around the margins, also known as a rift valley lake, sag pond, or fault-trough lake. The largest freshwater lakes in the world are all of this type. Also used in the aquarium hobby in reference to the Rift Valley lakes of the East African rift.
Horabagrus brachysoma (Sun Catfish)
This species is bread in captivity by scientists of NBFGR Kochi(kerala state,India).
29th Jul 2019
The HMF – What’s That?
Awesome guide for which I am most grateful. Question 1 - For very small tanks the the use of 40mm sponge would be impractical if not impossible to ...
27th Jul 2019
Paracheirodon axelrodi – Cardinal Tetra (Cheirodon axelrodi, Hyphessobrycon cardinalis)
Thanks SF, this article with all the additional comments/responses, has given a total insight bout the P.axelrodi. Cheers !
20th Jul 2019
Megalechis thoracata (Spotted Hoplo)
I had two spotted hoplos in a 150 g tank with sand/dirt substrate. They were really fun fish: Hardy, active, peaceful, intelligent, big and exotic l...
12th Jun 2019
Potamotrygon leopoldi (Polka Dot Stingray, P13/14, P62)
Potamotrygon leopoldi is definitely the most beautiful stingray in the hobby and is one of the most expensive fish in the aquarium hobby. For å pair ...
12th Jun 2019