Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758)) comes from North America. It is native to the area spreading from New Brunswick to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Clinical diagnosis of aquarium fish diseases - prof. Jerzy Antychowicz;
In fact fish shouldn’t be subjected to any treatment before the pathogenic factor is diagnosed by a specialist and any causal relationship between the present factor and disease symptoms is confirmed.
Let’s salt it any try it out - Piotr Stępień;
Probably anyone who sees properly set marine aquarium wants to have such a beauty at home in order to be able to marvel at colourful underwater marine world. Is a mediocre John Smith able to face such a challenger? An answer is unequivocal: YES.
Geophagus parnaibae (formerly Geophagus sp. „São Benedito”) – a novelty among eartheaters - dr Radosław Bednarczuk;
The species name parnaibae refers to the area to which the fish is native – Parnaiba River drainage basin. This eartheater has been classified within Geophagus surinamensis complex. Formerly it was known on aquarium market as Geophagus sp.;
Wetland at home – bromelias - dr inż. Aleksandra Kwaśniak;
In the previous article, in which I have described terrestrial plants that could be successfully used when decorating paludarium I have also mentioned and briefly characterized wonderful epiphytes from Bromeliaceae family.
Skinks – underestimated terrarium inhabitants - Szymon Najdora;
Despite the variety of species, their size, shape and colours, skinks are not very popular among terrarium hobbyists.
Setting a terrarium - Alicja Papiór, Szymon Najdora;
We have already decided. We are buying a lizard, snake or a turtle. However, before the animal moves in our home, we have to prepare a proper terrarium in which it can be kept.
Discus fish versus scalars - Andrzej Sieniawski;
The discussion if fish of Pterohyllum genus can be kept in one tank together with discus fish has started in the same moment in which the latter fish became well established in the aquarium hobby.
The magic of turquoise waters - Paweł Szewczak;
Long, long ago the mountains collapsed and formed a fairytale area currently known as the Plitvice Lakes. One can’t count all the wonders of our planet...
Peacock gudgeon - Marcin Szmel;
Australia and Oceania, which usually is mentioned in one fell swoop, are an area of distribution of many fascinating animals. Simultaneously they are still waiting to be truly discovered and for an average aquarium hobbyist they remain mysterious.
Lethrinops sp. Red cap – cichlid in a cap - Mateusz Topolanek;
Mouthbrooder in a headdress? It seems a bit odd, especially that this „cap” is truly tasteful.
How to breed Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl)? - dr Hubert Zientek;
Time and again I have witnessed the lack of knowledge in the field of keeping and breeding newts and axolotls leading to hobbyist’s discouragement and putting a stop to their attempts to take care of these tailed amphibians.