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The Arapaima is a large freshwater fish native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It is one of the largest freshwater fish species in the world, capable of reaching lengths over 10 feet (3 meters) and weights exceeding 400 pounds (180 kilograms). Arapaima's are known for their distinctive elongated bodies, large scales, and ability to breathe air using a specialized swim bladder, which allows them to survive in oxygen-poor waters. They are also an important species for local fisheries and have cultural significance in the regions where they are found. *Picture taken from river monster wiki The Arapaima primarily...

Aquarium filters are essential for maintaining a healthy environment in your tank by removing waste, toxins, and excess food while helping to keep the water clear and oxygenated. There are three main types of filtration that most aquarium filters provide: 1. Mechanical Filtration Purpose: Removes solid particles like uneaten food, fish waste, and plant debris. Media: Sponges, filter floss, or pads. 2. Biological Filtration Purpose: Supports beneficial bacteria that break down harmful ammonia and nitrites into less harmful nitrates. Media: Ceramic rings, bio-balls, porous rocks. 3. Chemical Filtration Purpose: Removes dissolved substances like medications, tannins, and odors. Media: Activated carbon,...

Where is Lake Malawi Lake Malawi is the 5th biggest lake by volume and the 9th largest by size. Lake Malawi is a rift valley lake and also an ancient lake. The lake lies in a valley formed millions of years ago by the opening of the east African rift where the African tectonic plates split in two pieces.   Lake Malawi Cichlid water chemistry  The water in the lake is very hard, alkaline of between a pH of 7.7 to 8.6 with a typical temperature of 24 °C to 30 °C at the surface and the temperature drops as you go...

What is Cyanobacteria? You would assume that by the looks of it the blue-green algae is an algae right? it looks like algae it definitely feels like algae! so what else could it be then? Cyanobacteria isn’t an algae at all, It’s actually a bacteria, strange as far as bacteria goes. This bacteria is believed to be over 2.3 billion years old. That’s right 2.3 billion years, so it was around well before dinosaurs roamed our planet. Many scientists believe that if it wasn’t for the formation of cyanobacteria, humans may not exist, has this blog already blown your mind? Cyanobacteria...

This Blog discusses the best types of wood for aquariums. With so many types of wood now available its defiantly time to talk about them.  Can I use wood from my local river or lake? Picking up wood from your local lake or river to place in your aquarium can have disastrous results in your aquarium and isn't worth the risk. Wood purchased from an aquarium shop would have been treated as well as pressure washed ensuring the risk of any issues is very small.  Wood in an aquarium can look stunning and offer lot of options for designing or scaping...