Fish News

• Pet catfish devastate ecosystems when set free: "The fish, in the family Loricariidae, are marketed as “plecos” or “algae eaters” and are popular in the multibillion-dollar pet industry. Several species of loricariids, also known as sailfin catfishes, have become established outside their native ranges after aquarium owners let them loose in warm fresh and brackish waters"
• Catfish are observed hunting and eating pigeons
• Fighting fish 'take a breather':"Dr Portugal explained that for the fighting fish this "seemingly gentleman-like behaviour" is purely tactical."
• Protect the Oceans: Don't Flush That Fish!

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CPO pictures (Dwarf Mexican Crawfish)

CPO

Mating

Crayfish in foreground, shed skin in background

Mr Aqua 5 Gallon

Mr Aqua makes frameless tank that are a lot cheaper than most other brands. They are made from thick glass sealed together with silicone.  This is the 5 gallon which is 10 by ten inches at the base and 12 inches high and has a front with a vertical bow. Shown here with a submersible heater, Hagen submersible filter and Tom light.

I am using this one to house three dwarf orange crayfish and some red cherry shrimp. The tank seems to be a good quality for the price and displays well. Now I just need to get some plants to grow up enough to conceal the filter a bit....

Red Cherry Shrimp Pictures