Cobalt Blue Zebra

Currently approx 5cm

Native Habitat and Species Information

The Cobalt Blue Zebra (Maylandia callainos) is endemic to Lake Malawi, where it is most commonly found living in the north and north eastern areas of the lake. They are found living in rocky formations along the shoreline, where they live in and around rock caves and crevices. Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid are very territorial and once they have established themselves within a particular area they will defend their turf very aggressively.

Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid were formerly classified as Pseudotropheus callainos or Metriaclima callainos and is still often referenced by these names by many sources. The genus name Maylandia is now used to describe all former members of the (zebra) group of Pseudotropheus.

Aquarium Care

Hobbyists should either keep a small group of a single male specimen and 2 or 3 female Cobalt Blue Zebras together in an aquarium that is either large enough to provide adequate territory or overcrowded with enough African Cichlids so that no single specimen can establish its own territory. In either scenario, a 50 gallon or larger aquarium is recommended with a substrate of either sand or mixed sand and crushed coral. Plenty of rock formations, rock piles or rocky caves should be included with some vegetation consisting of fake plants or very hardy hard water plants.

Feeding & Nutrition

Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid will accept most commercial fish foods designed for Cichlids; however, it is essential that they receive a large amount of vegetable matter in their diet. Being a herbivore, their diet should consist of mostly vegetable matter either via commercial herbivore flakes and pellets or through fresh blanched vegetables like spinach, greens or other similar foodstuffs.

African Cichlids need to be kept only with other African Cichlids due to their high ph requirements and aggressive nature. They are the closest you will get to Marine colours at a much easier care aquarium.

Copi Sea Sea Dragon Floating
Aqua One’s Floating Copi Sea Ornament range adds colour and movement to your aquarium. The floating ornaments move with the aquariums current creating a captivating display. When used in aquariums featuring LED lighting, the colours are intensified creating a spectacular and mesmerising display.

The Copi Sea Ornament range brightens up any aquarium,making it the perfect addition!

Coral Sand 1-2mm 1kg
Ideal for African Cichlid Tanks to buffer the water ph and Hardness High enough for optimum Health and Wellbeing of them.
Also for Marine Tanks.

This product should not be used in standard tropical or cold water setups

Auction is for 1kg but have heaps available.

Tropical fish

The Albino Cory are quite hardy and adaptable, very peaceful, and they help keep the bottom of the aquarium clean by eating up leftover foods

They are very suited for a small aquarium. The Albino Cory is a small member of the Callichthyidae family of catfish, with a full grown adult only growing up to 2.5 inches (7 cm).

Though the Albino Cory are not often bred in home aquariums, they will breed rather easily and it is very interesting! The female will drop a few eggs and catch them with her ventral fins, carrying them about to deposit them here and there about the plants and decor in the aquarium.

The Albino Cory is a pseudo-albino variety that has been developed in the hobby trade from the darker-bodied Paleatus

Please note that delivery charge includes chilli bag or box, 40 hr heatpad, and courier fees.

I can combine delivery with other fish and plants

The Panda Cory Cat comes from the tributaries of larger river systems in Central and South America, and is a peaceful bottom dwelling scavenger. The Panda is gold with black patches covering the eyes, dorsal fin, and at the base of the tail.

The Panda Cory Cat requires a well planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places that provide relief from the light. A smooth sand or gravel substrate is needed because of the easily damaged barbels. They enjoy being in numbers, so a small school of six or more is ideal for these cats.

The Panda Cory Cat is omnivorous and will require a well balanced diet including dried, flake, frozen, and live foods. Feed a quality flake and pellet food as well as frozen brine and live worms.

Auction is for one Cory

The Peppered Cory are quite hardy and adaptable, very peaceful, and they help keep the bottom of the aquarium clean by eating up leftover foods

They are very suited for a small aquarium. The Peppered Cory is a small member of the Callichthyidae family of catfish, with a full grown adult only growing up to 2.5 inches (7 cm).

Though the Peppered Cory are not often bred in home aquariums, they will breed rather easily and it is very interesting! The female will drop a few eggs and catch them with her ventral fins, carrying them about to deposit them here and there about the plants and decor in the aquarium.

The Pygmy Cory Cat lives up to its name maxing out in size at about 3cm.

The bottom dwelling Pygmy Cory’s scientific name is Corydoras Pygmaeus.

The Pygmy Cory is comfortable in temperatures from 22-27 Degrees C.

A pH of 6.5-7.5 is ideal for the Corydoras Pygmaeus.

Algae Wafers, Frozen, Live, and Flake food are accepted readily by Pygmies. Note: Pygmy Corydoras are primarily meat eaters and should not be fed Algae Wafers as a staple. A varied diet is great for them, though.

Unlike every other species of Corydora Catfish that require a 70 litre Long tank or 105 litre Tall tank, Pygmy Cories require a minimum tank size of 37 litres!

Like all Corydora Species, Pygmy Cories require a school of at least 6 Pygmies per tank.

Sexing Pygmy Cories is rather easy; females are noticably rounder and usually get larger than males.

Due to this Corydora’s peaceful nature they are compatible with most other peaceful community top, bottom dwellers, and will never be the bully of the tank. But, larger fish may pick on them. Choose tankmates carefully.

The Pygmy Cory Cat’s natural habitats are in small tributaries and creeks in Rio Madiera Basin, Brazil sheltering by marginal vegetation and tree roots.

Finally, like all Corydora Catfish, Pygmies have sensitive barbels on their mouths that are easily damaged. With out their barbels the Cory will die. To prevent this it is recommended to use fine substrate such as sand or a VERY fine gravel to prevent Barbel Damage.

With proper care the Pygmy Corydora has an expected lifespan of 5 years.

Interesting Facts:
-Pygmy Cories, and all Cories, have the ability to breath from the surface of the air. This is normal but there is a problem if your Pygmy Cories are constantly darting to the top for air.
-Pygmy Cories are a part of the “armoured” catfish group. This means, instead of scales, Corydoras have two rows of bony plates running along their sides.
-Pygmy Cories are very sensitive to salt.
-C. Pygmaeus are not the traditional bottom dweller. Unlike most Corydoras, they hover aound in mid-tank regions more than on the bottom.

• Scientific NameCorydoras similis
• Common NameSimilis cory, Violet cory
• SynonymsNone
• DistributionMadeira River basin, Brazil.
• Sexual DimorphismMature females are larger and appear fuller when viewed from above.
• Maximum Size4cm (1.58”)
• Water ParametersWill acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 5.5-7.5, dH: up to 20 degrees.
• Temperature22-26 deg C (72-79 deg F)
• CompatibilityCommunity
• LightingNo special requirements

The Skunk Cory
Whatever name you call them, the Corydoras arcuatus is a peaceful, interesting, active, shoaling species that prefers living among other Corys of their own size.
The Skunk Cory Cat is a popular community tank species that can be identified by the black stripe that runs over their eyes, down their back to just before the tail where it splits and trails down to color the lower edge of the caudal fin. In most other Cory species, the black stripe does not split but continues along the upper edge of the caudal fin. They have stiffened pectoral fin spines that are capable of piercing human skin and causing a painful “sting” from their mildly toxic secretions that are produced by the axillary glands at the base of each spine. Exercise care when handling these Corys.
Skunk Corys are peaceful bottom dweller that get along well with other like sized fish, especially when kept in small schools of 6 to 8 specimens. They are efficient cleaners of excess food from the aquarium substrate.
The Skunk or Sands’ Cory appreciates stronger water currents than other members of the Corydoras genus. They will thrive in a densely planted aquarium with a sandy substrate surrounded by Java Moss, Java Fern and driftwood areas for them to hide.
Like other Corydoras, this species will spawn eggs on either the aquariums glass, driftwood, or among the plants. Female Skunk Corys are noticeably wider and broader than males when viewed from above; especially when full of eggs.

Skunk Corys are omnivores and should be fed a mixed diet of good quality flake food, shrimp pellets, tubifex, and other freeze dried or frozen foods.

Sterbai Corydoras

Scientific Name : Corydoras Sterbai

Cuckoo Synodontis
Synodontis multipunctata

you tube video of fish available
http://youtu.be/WhCHn8OJ6dQ

Pic is off the web

Approx 5cm currently

Max Size Usually around 6? (15cm) in aquaria

Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves and areas of open water for swimming. Dim lighting will encourage the fish to be seen more often

Water Conditions
Temperature: 75 to 82°F (24 to 28°C)
pH: 7.5-8.5
Hardness: 15-35 dH

Synodontis are omnivorous and are most unfussy in terms of feeding. Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted. It also relishes vegetable matter in the form of shelled peas, cucumber etc., which it will rasp at with the teeth in its lower jaw.

Should not be kept with any fish so small as to be considered food but makes a good addition to a community of hard water cichlids, ideally mouthbrooding species of Rift Lake origin.

Cupramine 100mL – Seachem

Cupramine effectively eradicates ectoparasites of both freshwater and marine fish. It is superior to copper sulfate, chloride & citrate: it is non-acidic, less toxic to fish, remains in solution and does not contaminate the filter bed. It is superior to chelates: it is fully charged (ionic), active at low concentrations and is removable with carbon.

Polypterus senegalus

Cuvier’s Bichir

currently approx 5-7cm

A wonderful primitive fish that has remained remarkably unchanged since fossils of it were found dating back to the mesozoic period. If truly prepared for the responsibility of its predatory habits , the fish can be successfully introduced into communities of larger fish. These fish are hardy, and although nearly all will be wild caught, they adapt to a captive life quite well. They are inveterate escape artists, able to use their limblike fins and powerful tails to launch themselves from aquaria, and since they are quite mobile on land when they do escape, there no guarantee youll find them near the tank they left behind. A note of caution though, they can be outcompeted at feeding times by faster more visually oriented fish. Make sure these fish get their share of the food.

Temperament Predatory; This fish can be  e to in-fighting with its own species and conspecifics, and the jaw structure and skull are capable of supporting powerful bites. The teeth are locked in place and the powerfully muscular bodythrashes causing severe single bites that may effectively kill opponents by both the fluid and tissue loss and severe bruising. Territorial disputes are rarely fatal, but the potential is always there, especially if there is a significant size difference in specimens, one may be cannibalised. Generally a peaceful companion to unrelated fish of equal size or greater. A polypterus may elect to try and eat any fish up to roughly 3 times the width and four times the length of its own head. They prefer to swallow prey whole, but some specimens are not above mutilating a larger than average fish by ruining the tail end and debilitating it. Do not take their relatively peaceful nature for granted, In the confines of a tank, any new fish introduced may be attacked as part of a reinforced learned behaviour. The result may be mutilated cagemates. The author has seen evidence of feeder goldfish being mutilated and then not eaten because they were simply too large. The polypterus did associate the form and the colour of the goldfish with its smaller usual prey. Most specimens are relatively peaceful.Many keepers do seem to have astounding luck keeping them with smaller fish, but this cannot be relied upon.

Potential Size:Male: 30cm (11.8″)
Female: 30cm (11.8″)

The Dalmatian Molly prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons, densely planted with plenty of strong plants such as Java fern, Sagittaria, Vallisneria and Anubias. They require a good filtration system because of their hearty appetites. The Dalmatian Molly is well suited for the community tank because of its peaceful nature, and is compatible with other peaceful, large fish that can withstand hard water. They may pursue their young and the young of the other fish.

The pointed anal fin and much larger dorsal fin on the male, and the rounded anal fin and pregnancy spot on the female differentiate the two. The Dalmatian Molly is a livebearer that requires a spawning box in a large 25 gallon, or larger breeding tank. The aquarium should be planted as densely as possible or have a thick algae mat. Having a group of floating plants in the corner of the aquarium will promote rearing outside of the breeding tank. Every 60-70 days the female will give birth to 10-60 young that are already approximately one-half inch long.

The Dalmatian is omnivorous and requires algae. Provide these fish with an algae-based flake food, as well as freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and brine shrimp.

currently approx 4-5cm

Dwarf Chain Loach

currently approx 3-4cm

The Sidthimunki Botia Loach is a bottom-dweller that originated from the streams in India. Currently due to the low numbers in the wild, they are being farm-raised. The body of this Botia Loach is silver to tan in coloration and, like other Botia loaches, this fish is identified by the four pairs of barbels protruding from the mouth area. The upper half of this fish is decorated with a checker-like pattern of black bars, which give this fish a very interesting look. The Sidthimunki Botia Loach is sometimes referred to as a scaleless fish; however, they do in fact have small scales that are embedded in their skin.

The Sidthimunki Botia Loach is an active scavenger . It will school with others of the same age and size. The Sidthimunki Botia Loach appreciates caves, holes, and other places to hide, especially when it sleeps. Because it originates from streams, it requires water currents in the aquarium.

The Sidthimunki Botia Loach requires small amounts of food several times a day. Younger Loaches will eat most prepared foods while older ones may be more finicky. Feed them a varied diet of bloodworms, brine shrimp and a quality flake or pellet food.

Great addition to a planted tank as they love to eat snails.

Dwarf Gourami Female
Colisa lalia

These rarely are available

These can be put with the
Cobalt Blue Dwarf Gourami
Neon Dwarf Gourami
Flame Red Dwarf Gourami

The Dwarf Sagittaria is a completely undemanding plant that can withstand hard water as well as water with a surplus of organic substances. Not sensitive to temperature change, it can thrive in very poor planting substrate if given a generous amount of light. This aside, the proper water conditions would have a temperature of 72°-82°F, an alkalinity of 3-8 dKH and a pH of 6.5-7.5. Provide the plant with moderate lighting

Available Size Approx 5cm
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 10-15, pH 7.8-8.5
Max. Size: 5″
Color Form: Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Other African Cichlids and Catfish
Family: Cichlidae

overview
The Electric Yellow Cichlid is set apart from other African Cichlids by its striking electric yellow coloration. It injects an irresistible splash of bold color to the cichlid aquarium. Mature specimens flaunt contrasting horizontal black stripes and vertical bars to provide additional visual interest.
The Electric Yellow African Cichlid is also known as the Yellow Lab or Electric Yellow Lab. Considered a newer species and referred to commercially as Labidochromis tanganicae, this cichlid lives in the waters of Lake Malawi between the islands of Charo and Mbowe. First displayed at Burundi in the early 1980’s and exported from there, the Electric Yellow was mistakenly believed to come from Lake Tanganyika.

A peaceful and shy cichlid compared to other African Cichlids, the Electric Yellow still displays distinct social and territorial behaviors. The Electric Yellow will act aggressively towards fish of similar body shape and color perceived to be a threat for food and mate. The aquarium should include a sandy bottom, robust plants, caves, and rocks.

The female lays her eggs on the surface of rocks and then scoops them into her mouth where they brood for 18 days before being released.

The Electric Yellow Lab needs both meaty foods and greens such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and quality flake or pellet food containing vegetable matter.

African Cichlids need to be kept only with other African Cichlids due to their high ph requirements and aggressive nature. They are the closest you will get to Marine colours at a much easier care aquarium.

The Ember Tetra is a peaceful, schooling fish that originates from the Araguaia River basin. This beautiful reddish/orange fish is mildly translucent near its pelvic fin. The Ember Tetra’s eyes are the same color as the fish, outlined in black and is a great fish for the community aquarium.

Hiding spaces such as rocks, plants, and driftwood are recommended to give this fish a sense of security. Taller plants should be used to coincide with its mid-level swimming habits along with plenty of rock formed cave structures.

The Ember Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.