Dwarf Hairgrass
Common name: Dwarf Hairgrass
Scientific name: Eleocharis acicularis
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate
Placement: Foreground
Temperature: 70-83° F
Alkalinity: dKH 4-8
pH range: pH 6.5-7.5
Propagation: Runners
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: Green
Supplements: High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Origin: Farm Raised
Family: Apiaceae
Dwarf Hairgrass is great for both the beginner and the experienced hobbyist and also makes a excellent place for spawning! The plants runners will spread out and create a thick layer of grass on the tank floor!
Dwarf Hairgrass thrives best in a richly fertilized soft substrate with moderate lighting. This fast growing plant will quickly spread and can be propagated from runners that form off of the root section of the parent plant.
Black Lace Angel Fish
Common Names: Angelfish, Black Angel, Lace Angel
Scientific Name: Pterophyllum Scalare
Maximum Size: 6 - 8 inches in length; 12 inches in height
Life expectancy: 10 years
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Temperature Range: 75 - 82°F
pH Range: 5.8 - 7.0
Water hardness: dH 1 - 5
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Origin: South America
Aquarium Setup:
Black Lace Angel Fish need large tanks due to their sizes and fin spans, but the tank should also be tall. Angel’s like to swim up and down, but they can reach as much as ten inches in height with their long fins. They love well planted aquariums and lot’s of plants will also help in keeping the water clean, adding oxygen and preventing the growth of algae.
Broad leaf plants such as Sword plants should be used to give Angel’s lots of choices for laying their eggs. Rocks and driftwood can also be used, just make sure you allow plenty of swimming space. Read more
Moorii Cichlid
Common Names: Moorii Cichlid, Dolphin Cichlid, Hump-Head Cichlid
Scientific Name: Cyrtocara Moorii
Maximum Size: 9 inches
Life expectancy: 12 years
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F
pH Range: 7.8 - 8.5
Water hardness: dH 10 - 15
Temperament: Peaceful
Origin: Lake Malawi
Aquarium Setup:
Moorii Cichilds should have a sandy substrate to burrow in. Several rocks and caves should also be provided to give these timid fish a place to hide when they feel threatened.
Care should be taken when choosing rocks or tank accessories, avoid anything with sharp protruding edges. While they don’t eat plants, they will often uproot them.
Due to their large size, Dolphin’s need lots of open space for swimming. Water conditions aren’t crucial for survival, but for breeding the requirements should be maintained. Read more
Four Leaf Clover
Common name: Four Leaf Clover, Clover Fern
Scientific name: Marsilea drummondii
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: High
Placement: Foreground
Temperature: 68-84° F
Alkalinity: dKH 3-8
pH range: pH 6.2-7.5
Propogation: Adventitious Plants, Runners
Max. Size: 4″
Color Form: Green
Supplements: High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Origin: Australia
Family: Marsileaceae
The Four Leaf Clover has long narrow stems that are topped with two pairs of leaflets forming a four leaf clover! And, will form a carpet on the tank bottom if the right water and lighting conditions are met.
It can grow in several types of substrate from clay to sand, but substrate should be rich in nutrients to promote quicker growth. The Four Leaf Clover is an amphibious plant that can grow fully or partially submersed.
Propagation can be done in three ways, with adventitious shoots, seeds or by planting the runners which is the best way. Once the baby has reached about half the size of the adult plant, separate roots and plant the baby in another section of the tank.
Frontosa African Cichlid
Scientific Name: Cyphotilapia frontosa
Maximum Size: 15 inches
Life expectancy: 15 years
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Temperature Range: 72 - 82 °F
pH Range: 7.8 - 8.5
Water hardness: dH 10 - 15
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Origin: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarium Setup:
Because of their large size Frontosa’s need at least a 70 - 100 gallon tank. Tank length is more important than the height, as it will give them more swimming space.
Substrate can be either fine gravel or sand and several caves should be added for hiding places. Never use rocks with sharp edges, when scared Frontosa’s will dart through the water and they will injure themselves on sharp edges. Read more
