Madagascar Lace Plant : Aponogeton madagascariensis

Madagascar lace plant (Aponogeton madagascariensis) is a well-known ornamental plant among the aquarium enthusiasts due to its unique lace-like greenish leaves and hardiness. It is an aquatic monocotyledonous perennial plant which belongs to the Aponogetonaceae family under order Alismatales.  It (Aponogeton madagascariensis) was discovered by Dutch Amateur Botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Eduard van Bruggen in 1968. … Read more

Aquarium Fish Facts: Silver Arowana

The silver arowana is exceptionally fascinating fish among the pet fish keepers due to its splendid silver hue and delightful body shape. It is a freshwater Actinopterygian fish under Osteoglossidae family of order Osteoglossiformes. It was first uncovered by French naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier in 1829 and introduced into aquarium hobby in 1912. Systematic … Read more

Role of Live Aquarium Plants

Aquarium plants are a necessary element of any aquarium. The artistic appearance of the aquarium relies upon on its population together with distinct species of fish, snails, turtles and other animals. Besides these, live plants play a great role for the aquarium, which make the artificial environment to the natural one. Types of Aquarium Plants … Read more

Aquarium Fish Info and Care: Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus zebra)

The zebra pleco is a very attractive and well known aquarium fish among the pet fish enthusiasts due to its brilliant body decoration and hardiness.  It is a Actinopterygian scaleless ray-finned fish under Loricarridae family of order Siluriformes. It was first discovered by Dutch Ichthyologist Isaäc J. H. Isbrücker and Han Nijssen in 1991. Systematic … Read more

Freshwater Aquarium Fish Profile: Julii Corydoras(Corydoras julii)

The Julii Corydoras is a very popular aquarium fish among the pet fish keepers due to its brilliant body coloration and appearance. Austrian ichthyologist Franz Steindachner first described the species ‘Julii Corydoras’ (Corydoras Julii) in 1906. It has placed in Callichthyidae family under order Siluriformes of class Actinopterygii (=Osteichthyes). Systematic Position Phylum: Chordata Sub-phylum: Vertebrata … Read more