I threw the standard "pinch" in to all of the isolation tanks and within seconds everything was going nucking futs over it. I was genuinely amazed at the speed in which all of the fish took this food for the first time (I can't be sure if this is feed at the importers, but I suspect it isn't) and in many cases the food didn't hit the bottom for the corydoras and loaches.

In the wild, The Mikrogeophagus ramirezi can be found inhabiting a variety of environments such as blackwater river canals to clearwater flooded savannas. You will often find them living happily alongside other fish like Apistogramma and tetra species.

Our vision with our fish is to be selling the healthiest, colourfulest (is that a word?) and the most vibrant fish in NZ. Over a lot of research and brainstorming we have come up with a very definitive plan for us to achieve this.

Never underestimate the power of a good water change! Clean water is a staple of good aquarium care, so if your tank becomes polluted, it will help perform a water change. Regular water changes can help dilute and carry away unwanted algae nutrients that build up in your aquarium. We suggest carrying this out weekly as part of your maintenance routine, as going too long between changes may increase your chances of an algae outbreak.

The day after feeding there was no obvious lingering signs that this product had been feed out. No odours, discolouration to the water or excess fish waste, all positive things.

When we do our weekly maintenance and water changes, we should always condition the water BEFORE we put it into the aquarium. This insures all the toxic chemicals have been removed prior to your tap water entering your aquariums ecosystem and have damaging effects.

Caring for these small cichlids in the home aquarium is not to demanding. To get the best colour, behaviour and breeding it is best to try and replicate their natural environment. Using readily available aquarium sand, you can create a similar setup to the amazon basin. With the addition of some driftwood and branches along with some smooth river stones and aquatic plants your fish will be very happy.

First, it’s good to understand what algae is. Algae is a plant that grows with significant amounts of uneaten food and waste. Different types of algae can bloom. Some appear free-floating, others can seem scummy. They can also create filmy layers of the sides of your tank and on features in the environment. They can also appear grass or seaweed-like or be a dirt-brown colour.

The Discus fish is often regarded as the 'King of the aquarium' amongst fishkeepers due to their spectacular colours and almost royal like behaviour within the home aquarium.

Both Neon and Cardinal Tetras originate from South America. Though most you will find in aquariums will be captive breeds. This makes them more tolerant of water conditions.