Guppies are native to South America and the West Indies.

Maximum size and longevity

Sizes can vary from 3 to 5 cm.

Water quality
· Temperature: 24°C – 26°C.
· pH: 7.0-7.5
· General hardness: 250-300 ppm (if you start to get sick, doubling this dose can help).

Guppies need clean, oxygen-rich water, make sure tanks aren’t overcrowded, well ventilated, and filters cleaned regularly.
Make sure all biological filters are working properly, ensuring that no ammonia or nitrite is present.

Feeding

An active fish, guppies use a huge amount of energy and need to be fed at least 3 times a day with a variety of foods including dry, fresh, frozen or live food.

Guppies are surface eaters and will readily accept most prepared foods. However, they should be given a high-vegetable diet and a dry food like Spirulina should be used occasionally.

Compatibility

They are suitable for a community pond densely planted with other peaceful fish. It’s best to choose tankmates with slightly alkaline hard water needs in your aquarium.

Avoid crowding with larger or aggressive species that will nip them because of their colorful tails.

Male guppies can continually “harass” female guppies if kept together, this can be avoided in commercial situations by stocking males and females in separate tanks. This will stop continuous playback.

Color and varieties

While there are many beautiful wild forms of livebearers, guppies have been selectively bred around the world to produce a huge variety of colors, body and fin shapes.

Sexing

Viviparous fish have the common trait of giving birth by swimming young (ovoviviparous), rather than by laying eggs like most other fish. To achieve this, males have a modified anal fin called a gonopodium which is used to facilitate internal fertilization of the female. Once fertilized, the eggs mature inside the mother’s oviduct. The eggs then hatch
internally and give “birth” to the resulting offspring soon after.

Guppie fingerlings are about 7 to 10 mm long at birth and are probably the most easily bred species on finely ground dry food and do not require special food like most other species when they start feeding.

Males and females are usually easily distinguished as males have a smaller body with brightly colored tails, females also have a dark “gravid” patch in the anal region.

Its ease of reproduction means that it is the first species that many hobbyists start breeding.

General information

Guppies are probably the most popular livebearer among both aquarium owners and advanced breeders.

It has become a species of fish for hobbyists with selective breeding resulting in many varieties of spectacular coloring and fins. These fish are generally robust and tolerant of a wide range of aquarium conditions – for this reason they are often recommended for beginners.

However, due to intense selective breeding, guppies can be more difficult to keep than their wild ancestors.

For this reason, it is important to try to match the tank conditions to their requirements of slightly harsh and alkaline conditions, otherwise they can become weak and prone to bacterial infections. Will be prone to bacterial disease in soft water.

Interestingly, guppies introduced into empty home aquariums, where the water is well aged and there is plant life and algae to graze on, can transition from the previously described hard water with little or no ill effect. This is attributed to the higher levels of stress the fish are exposed to under commercial conditions, such as fish constantly entering and leaving the ponds, more handling and higher densities.

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Burmese rummynose comes from Myanmar.
They have a limited distribution in Lake Inle and its surrounding waters.

Maximum Size and Longevity

Burmese rummynose can grow to a length of 4 cm, and will live for 2 to 3 years if kept in the right conditions.

Water quality

Rummynose Burmese may be temperature sensitive and prefer slightly alkaline water:

Temperature: 21-25°C

pH: 7.0 —7.5

GH: 150 – 250 ppm

food

Burmese rummynose are omnivores and generally eat a wide variety of foods. Be sure to provide food that is small enough for their tiny mouths.

Compatibility

This fish is quite peaceful in a species tank or in a community, although males can be skittish when in spawning condition. These fish live in schools in the wild and are best kept in groups of six fish, preferably more.

Color and Variety

A small silvery blue fish. Males develop red tips on the nose and fins.

sexual differences

The male has a “rummy-red” nose and red tips on the tail fin. Males have a milky or bluish coloration on the body and are usually larger than the female. Females are not red in color and are usually more silvery.

General information

As they are lake fish, they prefer little or no water movement. They color best when their natural habitat is replicated in a peaceful species or community pond. These hardy minnows prefer a heavily planted tank with places to hide. The tank must be covered, as these fish can jump if startled.

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The ancient Chinese kept goldfish some 1600 years ago.
The original wild, drab coloured fish were selectively bred until the beautiful clear bright colours of today’s fish were developed.
The Japanese obtained some of these fish about 500 years ago and have developed some of the more unusual types of goldfish.
Today there are dozens of different types. Even though they are different colours and
have different body, tail and eye shapes, they are all the one species, Carassius auratus.

Maximum Size and Longevity

Goldfish are capable of reaching the grand old age of 20 years and attain a length of between 12 to 30cm, depending on variety.

Water Quality

· Temperature: 15°C – 20°C is the ideal range, however they can tolerate temperatures outside of this range.
Outside of this range however, they can become stressed and more prone to illness.

· pH: 7.0—7.5
· General Hardness: 150 ppm.

Feeding

A good staple food for goldfish is a high quality floating granule. The small size is best, as this assures all fish get their fair share. Feeding floating granules, two to three times a day, in the right quantities is one of the major factors in keeping goldfish healthy and active. For variety, occasionally substitute flake food, and, more importantly, some vegetable material.

Compatibility

Goldfish are best kept with other Goldfish, in a tank or pond. A good rule of thumb to minimise aggression is to keep straight tailed fish together with other straight tailed
fish, and fantailed fish with fantailed fish.

Colour and Varieties

Over 1600 years of selective breeding has resulted in a wide range of varieties and colours. The most frequently seen are divided into 2 categories: Straight (or Single)
tailed, such as the Comet, Shubunkin or Common Goldfish, and the Fantailed varieties such as the Fantail and Ryukin.
Ranchus and Lionheads have a double tail and no dorsal (top) fin. Orandas are well known for their short, globular body and characteristic head growth—this may take years to develop fully. Other varieties, less frequently available, include Telescopic eyed fantails such as the Butterfly Tail; Pom Poms, Bubble Eyes and Pearlscales.

Goldfish are available in a wide, seemingly limitless, range of colours. The most frequently seen is Red, which can be varying shades of orange red, orange and orange yellow. Calico and Shubunkin colouring refers to a mottled pattern of blue, red, orange, brown, yellow or black. Black goldfish are available, but they can tend to fade indoors.

Sexing

Small goldfish are difficult to tell apart. Larger fish at about one year old can be distinguished fairly easily. Males develop small white tubercles along the leading edge of the pectoral fins. When in breeding condition the tubercles can also be noticed on the gill plates.

General Information

Goldfish are hardy, colourful, easy to care for and the ideal beginner’s fish. They make a perfect first pet. As experience and interest levels grows, their fascinating history and wide range of varieties also ensures that they are highly prized by the enthusiast.

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Although there are many species available, most common commercially available species are:
Aphyosemion sp – Killifish species
Aplocheilus sp, Epiplatys sp,
Pseudepiplaty sp – Panchax species

Maximum Size and Longevity

Killifish are usually small fish and, depending on the type of species, the size varies from 2 to 6 cm.

Panchax species will grow to a maximum size of 10cm.
Many of the Aphyosemion species are annual species and can only live for one year, while the Panchax group can live for several years.

Water quality

Water quality will vary depending on species, but as a general rule prefer mild acid water.

Temperature: 20oC – 24oC
pH: 5.5 – 7.5
General hardness: 50-150 ppm

Feeding

Killifish have a small mouth structure, so be sure to select foods that are suitable.

Compatibility

Many killifish can be safely combined with small catfish, small tetras and other non-territorial fish.

Do not keep them with larger predatory fish that would attack this small fish. They can also be kept alone in a small tank where they can readily display their amazing reproductive colors.

Color and varieties

The Killifish group has a very diverse color and great variety.

For example, many of the Aphiosemion species have brightly colored males. One possible reason for their bright colors is because they are commonly found in dark waters with low visibility and therefore need really bright and striking colors to attract females.

Tips to maintain successfully

These brightly colored fish are not fussy and are ideal for a community aquarium. They prefer a planted tank and softer water conditions on the acid side.

General Information and Reproduction

Some species in this group can lay their eggs in the substrate when their natural habitats dry up and the eggs hatch when water returns with rain.
Some killifish such as the Aphyosemion have also been called “annual fish” for this reason. Other species can spawn among floating plants and often reproduce in
densely planted community tanks. Males are often extremely colorful, while small females are subdued in their coloring.
Afiosemion species may be prone to velvet, but respond well to normal treatments for this disease.

Generally a robust group with no particular needs.

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Angel Fishs are laterally compressed and look like a disk on the edge with long fins protruding from the top and bottom with 2 “antennas” in front of the anal fin. The Bandeiras were selectively bred, resulting in a wide variety of color shapes, in both regular and long fin varieties.

Angel Fish are best kept in pairs or, better yet, in small groups. They are generally peaceful, however larger mature specimens can eat smaller fish such as neons.

Maximum size

Up to 14cm

Water quality

Tolerates a wide range of water conditions, but prefers slightly acidic soft water.

Temperature: 25°C – 29°C

pH: 6.5 – 7.0

General Hardness: 50 – 150 ppm

Coloring and varieties

The eye is usually dark red, but many color strains now have black eyes. The wild form’s body color is silvery white with 4 dark vertical bars running through it. Many color strains were developed by fish breeders around the world such as blue, gold, marble, koi, black and other color variations now available.

Also known as Angel Fish, they were selectively bred for their scale patterns. For example, Pearlscale or Diamond An-gel have very attractive diamond-like scales.

Aquarium Setup

Angels do best in a deep tank at least 40 centimeters high to accommodate the shape of their tail.

Dark color background decorations allow your fine colors to show through to the fullest extent. 3mm black gravel and river sand; approximately 10:50kg ratio – mix black gravel into the sand to create a mottled effect.

Make sure the water conditions are set according to the desired ranges for the angelfish, they appreciate a well-planted pond with plenty of open space for swimming.

food

They will eat most aquarium fish foods, but they will thrive and will be much better able to breed on a very varied diet, including some live, dehydrated or fresh foods occasionally. Angels of small size, about 3 to 4 cm, are still considered fingerlings and require balanced feeding and in ideal proportions like Nutrafish.

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Apistogrammas derive their common name from the name of the region in which they were first identified or the first person to officially describe them (then cacatuoides, agassizzi, Borelli, Nijsseni, Panduro, and so on).

Behavior

These little cichlids will roam around the pond, they like to hide occasionally, so provide lots of plants and caves.

Maximum Size and Longevity

The maximum size of Apistogrammas varies depending on species.

On average, females can vary between 2.5 cm and 5 cm at most. Males range from 5 cm to 7 cm at most.

The average lifespan of Apistogramma is about 5 to 8 years if kept happy and healthy and in good water.

Water quality

Apistogrammas live naturally in soft acidic water, use this as a guideline when defining an Apistogramma as fauna for your aquarium.

Aquarium

pH: 5.5 – 7.0

GH: 30 – 100 ppm

Temperature: 24°C – 28°C

food

Apistogrammas are omnivorous and accept a wide variety of foods, including commercial foods such as flakes and bits.

Apistogrammas feed mainly from the top of the tank.

Compatibility

Apistogrammas can become quite aggressive when they are breeding, but most of the time they will be peaceful.

They are best kept with other small cichlids like South American Dwarf Cichlids, and can sometimes be kept with Discus and larger Tetras due to their water requirements.

Colors and Varieties

There are many different types of Apistogrammas, which come in many different colors and shapes. Some Apistogrammas that are commonly available include agassizzi, Borelli, cacatuoides, panduro, nijsseni.

Sex

Apistogrammas are very easy to differentiate between sexes, males have many brighter colors than females, their fins are longer and grow slightly larger and thinner than females.

Females are smaller and fatter in the belly area and have shorter fins. Females are mostly in shades of brown, silver or gray, with black highlights and bars. However, when they start to reproduce, they sometimes mimic male coloring and become brighter and more colorful.

General information

With “Nano Tanks” becoming more and more popular these fish are also becoming popular.

They don’t need a lot of water as they are very small, peaceful cichlids.

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This cichlid is not suitable for community aquariums with small fish.

To be kept with other fish, these must be your size or more and the aquarium must have more than 200 liters to prevent Severus from attacking the other inhabitants of the tank, especially during the breeding season, when the fish becomes quite aggressive.

Severo is undemanding about water quality, which does not dispense with care with siphoning the bottom, filter maintenance and partial changes.

It prefers a slightly acidic pH (close to 6.5) and temperature around 26°C.

Plants are very welcome, but the most resistant species such as Echinodorus and Anubias should be chosen.

A warning sign when the fish is not happy with the aquarium or is scared is its color, the fish is pale and with vertical stripes very accentuated.

Reproduction is not very difficult, the most complicated part is the formation of the couple.

The male usually has a bluer head, its dorsal fin is longer and ends well tapered, in addition to being larger than the female, which has a rounder end of the dorsal fin.

The couple chooses the egg laying site, usually a smooth surface, the female lays the eggs and the male fertilizes them shortly thereafter.

Some couples take care of the eggs and then the chicks, others end up devouring them.

If this behavior is repeated more than once, remove the female after spawning, and sometimes it is even necessary to remove both from close to the offspring.

If everything goes well, the eggs should hatch within 48 hours and the parents can go days without feeding, just taking care of the young.

After a week or two, leave the puppies alone and feed them brine shrimp infusoria and nauplii until they start accepting chow.

If the aquarium meets the requirements of the fish, the couple can spawn up to once a month.

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Name: Bonnie

Owner: Veterinarian José de Souza Neto

Recovery Time: 30 days

Supplement: Nutral Dog Amino Acid

Nutral dog Amino Acid is an amino acid and protein supplement developed for dogs that have, in its natural characteristic, easy development of muscle mass and are available for the practice of exercises, training and competitions such as agility.

Amino Acid provides, associated with physical activities, acceleration of muscle mass growth and definition in muscle development.

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Platys are peaceful, hardy, active and very colorful.

In number they can effectively move a drab aquarium. They have a very curious personality, and will explore all levels of the tank. They are also suitable for Nano Tanks.

Maximum size
Usually around 4 to 6 cm in length, with females occasionally growing a little longer, to a maximum of 8 cm.

Water quality
Temperature: 24°C – 28°C.
PH: 7.0-8.0
General hardness: 200—300 ppm.

They prefer slightly alkaline water but are generally able to tolerate a wide range of water qualities and are quite hardy.

Coloring
The species has many color varieties like red, black, blue, yellow, wagtail, tuxedo, neon, mickey-mouse and many more.

Aquarium Setup
An easy-to-care fish that does well in all types of community aquariums. A good-sized aquarium with live plants and open areas.

food
Platys eat most aquarium fish foods and also feed on any algae that grows inside the aquarium. They will benefit from a varied diet.

They can also be kept in outdoor ponds to control mosquito levels and algae levels.

reproduction
Platys are viviparous, which means that females give birth to a fully formed and free-swimming baby about 30 days after fertilization.
Sexes can be easily distinguished; the male’s anal fin is modified to form the Gonopodium (the male sexual organ).

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Name: Mel

Recovery Time: 30 days

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Amino Acid provides, associated with physical activities, acceleration of muscle mass growth and definition in muscle development.

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