Kribensis, Pelvicachromis pulcher with fry

Parenthood is fabulous. Watch these African cichlids hovering in a swarm of newly hatched youngsters. Grab a cup of coffee, tee or something stronger, lean back and enjoy these new lives beginning :0) Affiliate links (Do you want to know more about Affiliate? Read here: https://aquarium.michaeljensens.com/a… Support My Channel by purchasing things from Amazon through this link […]

Firemouth cichlids – guarding their fry

When the going gets tough… the tough gets going;0) Firemouth versus some wicked Tiger barbs, that are trying to eat their fry. Just another day in the Aquarium room :0) Affiliate links (Do you want to know more about Affiliate? Read here: https://aquarium.michaeljensens.com/a… Support My Channel by purchasing things from Amazon through this link (It’s FREE!): https://amzn.to/33uUhXA […]

Fundulopanchax gardneri

Video – Blue Lyretail – Fundulopanchax Gardneri

Close up filming of this beautiful fish. If you are new to killifish, this is a perfect fish to start out with. And no matter how experienced you are – it is still a great fish to have in your aquarium. Affiliate links: Do you want to know more about Affiliate? Read our affiliate disclaimer […]

Angelfish – new addition to the fish room

This weekend 3 young Angelfish, Pterophyllum scalare moved into the fish room, initially landing in a 20 gallon tank, while a larger new started 35 gallon is going through the upstart circling. The fish are about two inches in body size, and far from full grown. Looking forward to see these beautiful fish mature and […]

Tiger Limia – front glass feeding

Up front and personal with a shoal of hungry Tiger Limias. The Tiger Limia (Limia “species”) that came into the aquarium hobby in 2002 initially was misidentified as Limia garnieri, then briefly thought to be a juvenile form of Limia nigrofasciata, the Humpback Limia. Later however, they were determined to be a new species, or […]

Blue Lyretail – Fundulopanchax Gardneri

– a perfect beginner killifish If you are new to killies, this is a perfect fish to start out with. And no matter how experienced you are – it is still a great fish to have in your aquarium. Fundulopanchax gardneri, also known as Steel-blue Killifish, Blue lyretail and Gardner’s killi is a species that […]

Tiger Limia – “Limia species”

The Humpback Limia, Limia Nigrofasciata is an interesting livebearer that has been in the hobby for many decades, but still retain it’s original caracteristics. The Tiger Limia that came into the hobby in 2002 initially was misidentified as Limia garnieri, then briefly thought to be a juvenile form of L. nigrofasciata. Later however, they were […]

Endler’s guppy – Poecilia Wingei

Endler’s Guppy or Poecilia Wingei is a beautiful little livebearer with vibrant colours. These fish remain relatively small, with males growing to about 1 inch in length, while females grow to about 1.8 inches. From nano tanks to larger aquascapes Endlers are very active and constantly in action. Since they usually don’t have the long fins […]

Willow Moss – beautiful aquarium plant… for free

Get it for free! Willow Moss – is a fabulous aquarium plant… that can be collected in the wild. Aquarium mosses are an important part of many aquascapes. I for one, seldom make a setup or aquarium design – where moss doesn’t play an important role. A thriving moss is a micro biotope in itself. […]

Tiger Barbs – a fish portrait

The tiger barb or Sumatra barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo – but they can be found in many other parts of Asia today. Tiger barbs have been found in clear or turbid shallow waters of moderately flowing streams and swamp lakes and backwaters. They thrive in large […]