The Jack Dempsey fish (lat. Rocio octofasciata) is a widely spread tank fish within North and Central America. Because of the fish’s congenital aggressiveness towards its tank mates, the USA aquarists have called it Jack Dempsey by the popular professional boxer’s name. They are named after the famous boxer Jack Dempsey due to their aggressive nature, especially during breeding and territorial defense.
Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is a floating aquatic plant commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a popular choice for aquariums due to its attractive appearance and ease of care. In the article, you will find out about the plant habitat, how to propagate and keep it in a tank properly.
Nothobranchius or notho killifish is an African freshwater ray-finned fishes genus of the Nothobranchiidae family of Cyprinodontiformes unit. These are the most bright-colored fishes among those that are kept in a tank. Their main distinctive feature is their unusual lifecycle, which is evolutionarily connected with the rain season arrival.
Fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) resembles a true eel, that’s why the fish got its name. However, this fish has nothing in common with eels despite its snake like body and pointed snout. This is a renown tank and commercial fish.
