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Fact Sheet: Corydora Catfish

May 30, 2025Andrew

Corydora catfish, often just called cory cats, originate from South America. They are native to freshwater rivers, streams, and floodplains primarily in the Amazon basin and surrounding regions. They typically inhabit slow-moving or still waters with soft substrates where they scavenge for food. Their natural habitats are usually shallow waters with plenty of leaf litter, submerged roots, and vegetation — perfect for hiding and feeding on detritus, small invertebrates, and organic matter. Behaviour Corydoras are peaceful, social bottom feeders who enjoy groups, love to explore and scavenge, and have unique air-breathing behavior. They spend most of their time on the…

Fact Sheets, Fish Facts20G, callichthyidae, egglayer, LC, tropical

Fact Sheet: Zebra Mussels

May 26, 2025Andrew

Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that are banned from most waterways in Canada and the United States. Zebra Mussels were first detected in Canada in 1988 in Lake St. Clair near the Great Lakes. The introduction of these invasive species is thought to have come from the ballast and anchors of ocean-going ships travelling the St. Lawrence Seaway. They have been millions of dollars of damage to other vessels, rigging, docks and ocean structures as well as local species that call the Great Lakes home. They have been declared an Invasive Species as of 1996 as willing introduction into…

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Aquarium Toolkit

May 19, 2025Andrew

When building an aquarium, you are building an ecosystem and it can be intimidating to know where to start or what supplies you need. I know when I first started out, it was hard to understand what was "required" and what was a "nice to have." This is what has inspired this post, what I like to call your "Aquarium Toolkit." I've attempted to take out some of the guess work and give you a down-to-earth, no-BS list of things that will greatly increase your success in the hobby, even if you are on a budget. You might be wondering…

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Cycling Your Aquarium

May 22, 2025Andrew

Introduction The best practices as to how to cycle an aquarium has changed over the years but the concept is constant. The Nitrogen Cycle is the key to happy and healthy fish, so the more you understand this, the more successful you will be in the hobby. In this article, I will talk about 3 different ways to cycle your aquarium. Each of these methods have advantages and disadvantages. It is critical you understand the Nitrogen Cycle, so let's dive into the chemistry first. The Nitrogen Cycle The Nitrogen Cycle is what we use to describe the chemistry going on…

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Tidal 55 HOB Filter

May 22, 2025Andrew

The Tidal HOB Filter is widely considered a premium filter with some great features. One of my favourites is how the media is contained in its own container so you can easily remove all the media at once for cleaning and maintenance. There are no proprietary filters required to run this HOB. You can also easily use your own bio media, although it comes with some great media out of the box. With a fairly steep price tag for a HOB, it comes with everything you need to get started. It comes with a course sponge for good mechanical filtration,…

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About IUCN and Red List Of Threatened Species

May 22, 2025Andrew

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Founded in 1948, IUCN has become the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. All of the species that are discussed on this website will show its current status with the IUCN. This website is not only about information, but also about conservation and education about aquatic life. Encouraging you to do what is right by these species, to protect and enjoy them, and to ensure they…

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Invasive Species In Canada

June 5, 2025Andrew

More Invasive Species Content will be added soon Invasive Species are becoming a real problem in waterways throughout Canada and the world. There are some notable issues related to the fish-keeping hobby. Zebra Mussels Zebra Mussel Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that have been recently found in many lakes and waterways throughout North America. They are known to starve out local species, attach themselves to docks and boats, causing millions of dollars in damage. They are in invasive species lists for most provinces and states especially around the Great Lakes.

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Fact Sheet: Angelfish

May 30, 2025Andrew

Angelfish inhabit slow-moving, heavily vegetated freshwater rivers and floodplains, where the water is typically warm, soft, and slightly acidic. Their tall, flat bodies are well adapted to navigating dense underwater vegetation. They originate from South America, specifically from the Amazon Basin and its tributaries. Behaviour Angelfish have some really interesting and sometimes surprising behaviours—especially once they settle into their tank and get comfortable. Typically, they are graceful, slow swimmers and prefer the middle and upper levels of an aquarium. They are particularly fond of tall plants where they like to weave in and out of. Officially, Angelfish are semi-aggressive, as…

Fact Sheets, Fish Facts20G, cichlidae, egglayer, LC, tropical

Whale Conservation

June 5, 2025Andrew

Critically Endangered Aquarium Fish

June 5, 2025Andrew

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