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  • Killifish
        • The Latest in Killifish

          Golden Wonder Killifish - Aplochelius Lineatus

          Killifish – mythbusting… and reasons why you should keep these small juvels

          16th May 2023
          Killifish – mythbusting and reasons why you should keep these small juvels. Killifish are an interesting group of small to medium sized fish – that live in a diversity of biotopes across the globe. Even though these fish are among the most colourful of all freshwater fish – they have never really reached the same...
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          Aphyosemion striatum 5 die hard myths on killifish

          Video – Myth busting – 5 die hard myths on killifish

          16th May 2023
          Today I take a look on 5 die hard myths on killifish, do some myth busting and explain why I think killifish are for everyone… including you :0) Killifish are an interesting group of small to medium sized fish – that live in a diversity of biotopes across the globe. Even though these fish are...
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          Fundulopanchax gardneri

          Fundulopanchax gardneri – your best entry into killi breeding

          20th April 2023
          Fundulopanchax gardneri – your best entry into killi breeding This wonderful medium sized killifish has been in my aquariums for decades, and it still fascinates and amazes me. It has a personality of its own, always curious, hungry and active. And it is never shy, but comes to the front of the tanks, whenever I...
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          Video – Aphyosemion australe (hjerreseni) – the Golden Lyretail Killifish

          20th April 2023
          Storytelling time. It’s about the Aphyosemion australe (hjerreseni) – the Golden Lyretail Killifish. In today’s video I take you back to 1921 when Rachow described the natural form of the Aphyosemion australe, a fish discovered in rivers and ponds in a coastal strip between Congo and Gabon in Africa. After that we take a look...
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          Killieggs in spawning mop

          Video – DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding

          3rd February 2022
          In this video we show: DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding. If you want to breed killifish, rainbow fish, tetras, barbs or other egg laying aquarium fish, a spawning mop comes in real handy. It is essentially a substitute for the plants and plant roots, that fish like to scatter...
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          Video – Austrolebias nigripinnis – Argentine Pearl Killifish

          20th January 2022
          Austrolebias nigripinnis – also known as Argentine Pearl Killifish or Blackfin Pearlfish This beautiful fish was one of the pioneers of the aquarium hobby. It was discovered in the early 1900’s in temporary ponds on the Argentine pampas northwest of Buenos Aires. It was scientifically described by Regan in 1912. At first it was named...
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  • Rainbowfish & Blue Eyes
        • Rainbowfish and Blue Eyes

          Red Neon Blue Eye - Pseudomugil luminatus

          Video – Red Neon Blue Eye – Pseudomugil lumitatus

          24th January 2020
          This video is a fishportrait on the Red Neon Blue Eye – and how I keep and breed the fish. Want to see more photos and read the blog? Find it here… Want to see more of mine aquarium videos? Go to my YouTube channel here… Affiliate links  (Do you want to know more about...
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          Melanotaenia praecox - The dwarf neon rainbowfish

          Video – Melanotaenia praecox – The dwarf neon rainbowfish

          15th June 2021
          The dwarf neon rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) is a new addition to our fish room. This is a short video just showing the fish arriving, settling in a planted tank – and eating some daphnia. Anyway, this is mainly a moment of chill video, so turn up your speakers or headphones, lean back and enjoy. Thanks...
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          Killieggs in spawning mop

          Video – DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding

          3rd February 2022
          In this video we show: DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding. If you want to breed killifish, rainbow fish, tetras, barbs or other egg laying aquarium fish, a spawning mop comes in real handy. It is essentially a substitute for the plants and plant roots, that fish like to scatter...
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          Keeping and breeding The Red Neon Blue Eye (Rainbowfish) – Pseudomugil luminatus

          9th January 2020
          This blog is about how I am keeping and breeding The Red Neon Blue Eye. With its vibrant orange/red colour, The Red Neon Blue Eye is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful small aquarium fish. Pseudomugil is a genus of fish endemic to Australia and New Guinea, where they are found in freshwater...
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  • Tetras
        • The latest in Tetras

          Killieggs in spawning mop

          Video – DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding

          3rd February 2022
          In this video we show: DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding. If you want to breed killifish, rainbow fish, tetras, barbs or other egg laying aquarium fish, a spawning mop comes in real handy. It is essentially a substitute for the plants and plant roots, that fish like to scatter...
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          Video – Colombian Tetra – surface feeding action

          24th March 2020
          Watch a shoal of Colombian Tetras go into a totally piranha-like feeding frenzy on the surface. These fish are super speedy and greedy, but even the small fry participate in the frenzy without getting hurt. Thanks for watching :0) Cheers, Michael :0) You wanna support my channel? Read on! Affiliate links: Do you want to...
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          Chill out with Angelfish

          Video – Chill out with Angelfish and Tetras – beauty, ambience and stress relief

          7th July 2020
          Well, we all know, that aquarium fish swimming in a planted tank are beautiful to watch. But did you know, that watching a fish tank is good for your health as well. Here are some of the scientifically documented benefits: • Reduced levels of stress • Improvements in sleep quality • Lowered blood pressure and...
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          Red Phantom Tetra – Hyphessobrycon sweglesi

          5th December 2019
          Hyphessobrycon sweglesi, formerly known as Megalamphodus sweglisi is a species that lives in the Orinoco River drainage basin in South America.  They are small and peaceful but very lively fish, that thrives in large shoals. I keep a shoal in one of my tanks, and they breed at a regular basis. No fry seems to survive though...
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          A small jungle with a waterfall

          Jungle vibe in the fishroom

          25th April 2024
          Lately this shallow tank has turned into something like a jungle with a small waterfall from the hang on back filter and lots of different house plants sending their roots down into the water. The immersed plants creates cover and shaded areas for the fish. And they help to keep the water clean and well balanced. Right...
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          Colombian Tetra – natural breeding setup

          3rd December 2019
          Today it’s a short update on my tank with Colombian Tetra – Hyphessobrycon columbianus About a year ago I bought a shoal of Colombian Tetras. I think I bought 8 or 10, but some of them died along the way. But during last winter a few fry grew up in the tank, to compensate for...
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  • Aquarium fish food
        • Latest in Aquarium Fish Food

          Repashy Morning Wood Fish Food

          Video – Repashy – great food for your grazers

          11th January 2022
          In this video we use Repashy to make an eatable film on aquarium wood, rocks and other structures – and to make some nutritious gel cubes for our fish, snails and shrimps. Repashy Morning Wood is a powder containing spirulina, seaweed, peas, vitamins, minerals and other good stuff. Mixed with hot water it turns into...
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          Microworms

          Video – How I culture microworms – Aquarium Fish Food

          21st May 2021
          This is a video on how I culture microworms. If you are a fish breeder you need microworms. These creatures are small, but they are larger than infusoria – and smaller than baby brine shrimp – so they close the gap between these two equally important life foods. If you breed bettas, killis, rainbow fish...
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          Fishfood on wood

          Video – Fish food on wood – DIY feeding tip

          4th June 2021
          Today I will show you how you can use your standard flake food to make an eatable film on aquarium wood, rock and other structures. You probably already have all the ingredients in your house. In natural habitats quite a lot of the creatures we keep in our aquariums spend a lot of their time...
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          Infusoria – how to culture Infusoria for tiny fish fry

          4th September 2020
          Okay – success! You have eggs in the mops or newly hatched fish fry. Now all you have to do is feed them. Most aquarium fish fry are small – but some are unusually small. While fry of some species might be able to feed on microworms and newly hatched Brine shrimp as soon as...
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          Daphnia – aquarium fish food

          1st January 2020
          Daphnia are just one example of a variety of live food items that are important for your aquarium fish, if you want them to thrive, show their best coloration and breed. And Daphnia can be caught in most small ponds and lakes. Daphnia are not insects. They are a genus of small planktonic crustaceans. Being...
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  • Aquarium Plants
        • Recent in Aquarium Plants

          Willow Moss – beautiful aquarium plant… for free

          2nd May 2019
          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...
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          Scaping a shallow tank

          Video – Scaping a shallow tank – aquaterrarium style

          25th April 2024
          A shallow tank almost begs to be scaped in a aquaterrarium style – combining different underwater plants and floaters with common houseplants above the surface. In this video we show how this tank was scaped initially and how it gradually has changed over a period of 3 years. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching...
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          Nano Tank Aquascape - Mossy Wood

          Video – Nano Tank Aquascape – Mossy Wood

          18th September 2020
          Step-by-step tutorial showing how to turn a 13,4 l tank into a mossy jungle aquascape. After circling the tank will be stocked with some Ramshorn snails, a few Red Cherry Shrimps and some small fish – probably rasboras of some kind. Updates on the progress will follow in future videos. Make sure to subscribe (on...
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          Duckweed in aquarium

          Video – Easiest way to remove duckweed – aquarium DIY tip

          22nd May 2023
          Video – Easiest way to remove duckweed – aquarium DIY tip Ok. Every lifeform has a place in nature. Even duckweed ;0) But when this little pest totally take control over your planted tank – and turn your beautiful floating plants into a messy mat of greenish nondescript slime, they need to be controlled. If...
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          A small jungle with a waterfall

          Jungle vibe in the fishroom

          25th April 2024
          Lately this shallow tank has turned into something like a jungle with a small waterfall from the hang on back filter and lots of different house plants sending their roots down into the water. The immersed plants creates cover and shaded areas for the fish. And they help to keep the water clean and well balanced. Right...
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Tag: chillout ambience

Chill out with Angelfish
07July 2020

Video – Chill out with Angelfish and Tetras – beauty, ambience and stress relief

Well, we all know, that aquarium fish swimming in a planted tank are beautiful to watch. But did you know, that watching a fish tank is good for your health as well. Here are some of the scientifically documented benefits: • Reduced levels of stress • Improvements in sleep quality • Lowered blood pressure and […]

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