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Tinfoil Red Tail Barb
2008-06-07 01:49:00 The Tinfoil Barb has large, distinct silvery metallic scales, red-tipped fins, and a forked tail characteristic of a fast-swimming fish. The shimmering silver scales of this active swimmer reflect light as the Tinfoil Barb maneuvers its way in the aquarium. It is not difficult to see why this eye-catching, tinfoil-like attribute gave rise to the ... More About: Tail
Snakeskin Barb
2008-06-07 01:47:00 The Snakeskin Barb can add a lot of action to your freshwater aquarium - especially when kept in schools of six or more. Unlike other Barbs, however, these fish are not as bullish and most fair well in community aquariums with similarly sized, short-fin fish. They also grow to about 2 inches, unlike some barbs ...
Panda Barb
2008-06-07 01:46:00 The Panda Barb, also known as the Striped Barb, is longer bodied in relation to other Barbs. The coloration of this fish is silver with four black stripes running up its body. Unlike some of the other barbs, this peaceful fish is a welcome addition to any larger community aquarium. They should be kept in groups ...
Gold Barb
2008-06-07 01:44:00 The dazzling Gold Barb has been a treasured member of community aquariums for decades. The Gold Barb has a mostly gold-colored body with small, dark or black patches running down the lateral line. As the Gold Barb matures, the fin coloration develops into a striking red/orange. In addition to its gorgeous coloration, the Gold Barb ...
Denison Barb
2008-06-07 01:43:00 The Denison Barb, also known as the Red Lined Torpedo Barb or the Rose Line Shark, is a longer fish when compared to the other barbs. The coloration of this fish is silver in color with a black line running the length of its body and a red stripe across its eyes. It also has ...
Hexazon Barb
2008-06-07 01:41:00 The Hexazon Barb, also known as the Five Banded Barb, is a golden color with six black bars running vertically on each side of the body. The Hexazon Barb prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of ...
Odessa Barb
2008-06-07 01:36:00 The Odessa Barb is sometimes known as the Scarlet Barb, and the body of the female is silver and pink with a black spot above the pectoral fin. The male is black to silver in coloration and has a beautiful bright red stripe running horizontally from the head to the tail. They are very beautiful ...
Albino Tiger Barb
2008-06-07 01:32:00 The Albino Tiger Barb is cream and gold with white stripes and red/orange accented fins. They are a very lively, playful fish that prefers to be in schools. They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of ...
Green Tiger Barb
2008-06-07 01:31:00 The Green Tiger Barb’s main body is deep fluorescent green with silver/gold blotches and orange accented fins. They are a very lively, playful fish that prefers to be in schools. They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave ...
Rosy Barb
2008-06-07 01:27:00 The Rosy Barb is one of the larger Barbs that can grow up to 6 inches in the wild. The male is red and gold with black spots near the rear and at the dorsal fin. The female lacks the red color and is mostly golden. They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons ...
Albino Cherry Barb
2008-06-06 01:25:00 The Albino Cherry Barb is a more slender fish when compared to the other Barbs. The coloration of this fish is cream to pink in color, and has pink eyes. Unlike some of the other barbs, this is a peaceful fish that is a welcome addition to any community aquarium. They prefer a well-planted aquarium of ...
Cherry Barb
2008-06-06 01:14:00 The Cherry Barb is a more slender fish when compared to the other Barbs. The main body is silver/black with a golden, horizontal stripe following the lateral line. During spawning, the male will turn bright cherry red, which explains the given name. They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic ...
Red Angel
2008-06-06 01:09:00 The Red Angel is a strain of angelfish that is silver in color with a red undertone throughout its body. It also has bright red cheeks and varying black stripes vertically on its body. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to ...
Half Black Angelfish
2008-06-06 01:08:00 The Half Black Angelfish will bring a sophisticated beauty to your community aquarium. The front half is shimmering silver and back half is black. These fish prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming. When ...
Albino Angel
2008-06-06 01:06:00 The Albino Angel is a strain of angelfish that is white to silver in color with yellow/orange coloration across the head and has pink eyes. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming. It ...
Smokey Leopard Veil Angel
2008-06-06 01:04:00 The Smokey Leopard Veil Angel is a strain of angelfish that has a black, gray and silver spotted pattern. The fins are long and thin with delicate-looking webbing, and will typically extend past the length of the body. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood ...
White Blushing Angel
2008-06-06 01:02:00 The White Blushing Angel is a strain of angelfish that is white in color. Some may have gold markings on the head. The young specimens will have a red hue beneath the eyes that fades with age. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can ...
Black Angel
2008-06-06 01:01:00 The Black Angel is tank bred within the USA and is mostly black in color with areas of varying shades of black. The fins are thin and typically, will extend the length of the body. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added ...
Silver Zebra Angel
2008-06-06 01:00:00 The Silver Zebra Angel is Tank Bred in the USA and is mostly silver in color with stripes of black/brown. The fins are thin and typically, will extend the length of the body. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the ...
Marble Veil Angel
2008-06-06 00:58:00 The Marble Veil Angel is a strain of angelfish that has a black, white, and yellow marbled pattern. The fins are long and thin with delicate-looking webbing, and will typically extend past the length of the body. It prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can ...
The Beach Loving Hippo
2008-05-30 09:13:00 Here’s some excerpts from the article…. “Spotted in the water near the holiday town of Ballito, near Durban in South Africa, the rare sighting of a hippo catching some waves fascinated residents and wildlife experts alike.” “The hippo even strayed onto the sand to catch a few rays on the beach at Thompson’s Bay and then moved ... More About: Beach , Loving
Shark Attacks Boy In His Bedroom
2008-05-28 23:10:00 I was confused at first when I saw the title of this story. The picture didn’t really help either. So you’re probably confused also by now. Here’s some hints… ” Jaws struck in the middle of the night at the family home in Dudley, West Midlands…..He was left with the creature embedded in his cheek ... More About: Shark , Bedroom , Attacks
Azoo Cooling Fans
2008-05-27 23:27:00 Large cooling fans provide powerful ventilation to reduce heat transference from aquarium equipment. Extremely quiet operation with adjustable positioning, perfect for sumps or for use in aquarium stands/cabinets to reduce humidity. Generates 10 times more cooling power than conventional fans to reduce temperature buildup by 5 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit. Easy to install - simply ... More About: Fans , Cooling
Albino Kribensis Cichlid
2008-05-21 01:07:00 The Albino Kribensis Cichlid has been selectively bred from the Kribensis Cichlid and it originated from Western Africa. They are pink in color and the females gain a red belly during times of spawning. This is one of the smaller African Cichlids, and is often referred to as a dwarf Cichlid. The Albino Kribensis Cichlid is ...
Acei Cichlid
2008-05-21 00:53:00 The Pseudotropheus Acei originates from the Northwestern coast of Lake Malawi from Bandawe Point to Ngara in Zambia, Africa. They have a long slender blue body with striking yellow fins. There is little to differentiate males from females, other than the males bear egg spots on the back edge of the anal fin. A large aquarium ...
My lawnmower blenny is evil
2008-05-16 06:02:00 Here’s a picture I took of my lawnmower blenny. Since i’m having some algae issues, he’s been busy eating algae and more algae. Last weekend I thought I’d get him another friend. I figured my tank would be big enough and have enough algae to support two of them. After a few hours of putting in ... More About: Evil
50 Free Prints & Free Flip Book
2008-05-14 00:46:00 Saw this in my inbox and this is a great deal for anyone looking to print pictures. Promo: 50 free prints & flipbook Expires: 5/31/08 So if you never ordered from Snapfish before, you can now get 50 free prints plus a free flipbook as a bonus. I’ve never gotten the flipbook before but I’ll give it a ... More About: Free , Book , Flip , Prints
50 Free Prints & Free Flip Book
2008-05-14 00:46:00 Saw this in my inbox and this is a great deal for anyone looking to print pictures. Promo: 50 free prints & flipbook Expires: 5/31/08 So if you never ordered from Snapfish before, you can now get 50 free prints plus a free flipbook as a bonus. I’ve never gotten the flipbook before but I’ll give it a ... More About: Free , Book , Flip , Prints
Zeus the 980lbs Giant Manta Ray
2008-05-13 09:35:00 Zeus is a 980lbs giant manta ray that was living happily at an Atlantis resort as part of a research and release program was released to the ocean the other day. Here’s a picture of mighty Zeus. About 13ft in diameter, they had to transport him via helicopter to the ocean. He spent 3 happy years ... More About: Manta , Giant , Zeus , Manta Ray
Zeus the 980lbs Giant Manta Ray
More articles from this author:2008-05-13 09:35:00 Zeus is a 980lbs giant manta ray that was living happily at an Atlantis resort as part of a research and release program was released to the ocean the other day. Here’s a picture of mighty Zeus. About 13ft in diameter, they had to transport him via helicopter to the ocean. He spent 3 happy years ... More About: Manta , Giant , Zeus , Manta Ray 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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