Discussions about fish in general Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:18:11 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:18:11 +0000 Tropical Aquariums SA https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/forums/general-fish-discussions.146/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:49:23 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/looking-for-killifish.39676/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/looking-for-killifish.39676/ invalid@example.com (ln1) ln1 I'm looking to buy a few different types of killifish. I'm based in Johannesburg, but I would not mind shipping if need be.
I'm looking for:
Gardneri (blue lyretail) killifish( fundulopanchax gardneri)
Chrystis killifish(aphyosemion chrysti)
Aphyosemion australe
Fubdulopanchax scheeli
Fubdulopanchax walkeri
Blue Gularis Killifish (Fundulopanchax sjostedti)
Redchin panchax(epiplatys monroviae)
Blue Panchax (Aplocheilus panchax)
I've placed the scientific names because they...

Looking for killifish]]> 4 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:23:54 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/nutritional-value-of-brine-shrimp.24748/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/nutritional-value-of-brine-shrimp.24748/ invalid@example.com (Ebrahim) Ebrahim 11 Fri, 30 May 2025 07:07:09 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/introducing-microfauna-after-fish.39422/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/introducing-microfauna-after-fish.39422/ invalid@example.com (muishond) muishond 1 Fri, 02 May 2025 08:38:41 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/hummingbird-tetras.39376/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/hummingbird-tetras.39376/ invalid@example.com (LilMissMurder) LilMissMurder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trochilocharax



Pic stolen from Aquadiction, they can sue me.]]> 5 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:57:49 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-vs-saltwater-aquariums-in-sa.39342/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/freshwater-vs-saltwater-aquariums-in-sa.39342/ invalid@example.com (jacksonjones495) jacksonjones495
My priorities:

1. Low maintenance: Easy to manage with SA’s water quality challenges (e.g., algae blooms, tap water hardness).
   
   
2. Cost: Balancing initial setup and long-term expenses (e.g., salt, equipment).
   
   
3. Local availability: Fish species and gear in SA
   

]]> 5 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:11:23 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fry-food-source-questions.39238/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/fry-food-source-questions.39238/ invalid@example.com (Jaco de Jongh) Jaco de Jongh
What I have experienced in the past is that when fish are happy they will breed, whether you planned it or not. Some fry will do just fine if there is enough hiding place and a caring mother, but with others you should have some kind of food ready.

I have to add, just as info, all my tanks is pretty natural planted tanks with proper substrate, plants, driftwood, rocks and proper filtration...

Fry food source questions?]]> 7 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:06:16 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/plant-id-required.39249/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/plant-id-required.39249/ invalid@example.com (John Roberson) John Roberson Many thanks]]> 2 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:18:52 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/starting-an-lfs-ideas.39072/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/starting-an-lfs-ideas.39072/ invalid@example.com (Shrimp_Hoops) Shrimp_Hoops
This is no coincidence, Cory from Aquarium Co-op has restarted his series on profiting from fish due to the change in the scene and the subject's popularity. I'd like to...

Starting an LFS *Ideas]]> 8 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:45:40 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/load-shedding-in-sa-and-its-impact-on-the-hobby-your-disasters-and-success-to-beat-load-shedding.36936/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/load-shedding-in-sa-and-its-impact-on-the-hobby-your-disasters-and-success-to-beat-load-shedding.36936/ invalid@example.com (David Kusner) David Kusner
I thought it would be interesting and perhaps educational at the same time, to run a sort of informal pole to get everyone's views on what they feel about load shedding and its impact on the hobby. At the same time share your experience with dealing with load shedding and measures you have taken to make sure your fishies are safe during load shedding.

Some of the educational stuff would be like, how do you keep your water aerated during extended periods of load shedding? How do...

Load Shedding in SA and its impact on the Hobby, your disasters and success to beat load shedding!]]> 13 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:56:48 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/why-is-tiger-barb-staying-in-corner-nose-down-bloated-and-pale-tetras-having-a-go-at-it.38944/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/why-is-tiger-barb-staying-in-corner-nose-down-bloated-and-pale-tetras-having-a-go-at-it.38944/ invalid@example.com (Khardean Harrison) Khardean Harrison




]]> 7 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:22:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/thinking-of-starting-a-new-tank-cichlids.38751/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/thinking-of-starting-a-new-tank-cichlids.38751/ invalid@example.com (TheKaosDome) TheKaosDome

Hope you all doing well.

I was offered a free tank, still need to confirm dimensions, but from what I have been told its approx. 300L (125cm x 50cm x 50cm) So I am thinking of starting a new tank after being out of the hobby for probably 15 years. (Pic added of old setup)


I am considering grabbing some cichlids again since it was the last setup I had and was wondering if you guys think the tank will be big enough and if there will be too much aggression.

Will try to get...

Thinking of starting a new tank - Cichlids]]> 124 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:56:35 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/rainbowfish-fanatic.38885/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/rainbowfish-fanatic.38885/ invalid@example.com (Nathan999) Nathan999
I want to start breeding my next batch of rainbowfish. My parkinsoni rainbows are almost big enough to let go.
What should I breed next?
Boesmani?
Turquoise?
Reds?
Neon dwarf?
Parva?
Banded?
Paskai?
Forktail?

Lost the ability to breed celebes,madagascar. Unfortunately]]> 6 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:26:00 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/formalin.38770/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/formalin.38770/ invalid@example.com (Hannes) Hannes
Where can i buy formalin in GP, Midrand/Centurion area.

Thank you.]]> 5 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 06:57:18 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/unexplained-fish-deaths.38405/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/unexplained-fish-deaths.38405/ invalid@example.com (AndyStox) AndyStox
The tank is 40l with a little internal filter. We cycled the tank for a month or 2 then added some goldfish which lasted about 2 weeks before going belly up. No obvious symptoms that would hint at what went wrong. We only had a nitrite test kit which read zero, so figured it may have...

Unexplained fish deaths]]> 4 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:20:29 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/otocinclus-issue.38116/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/otocinclus-issue.38116/ invalid@example.com (Fredster) Fredster
I’ve got a bit of an unhappy mystery with my planted setup.

I added 6 Otos quite early on in the setup, say 2 months ago, after parameters stabilised. I’ve lost 3 to date over the past week.

I’ve also lost an Ember Tetra but this was clearly a case of trauma inflicted by what I suspect to be my Apisto (it’s the only fish big enough to take a bite out of the tetra).

Back to the Otos. They do appear to have bloated bellies. According to my research this is either due to...

Otocinclus Issue]]> 21 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:11:40 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lfs-fish-finds.19854/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/lfs-fish-finds.19854/ invalid@example.com (iamdieter) iamdieter
So to kick-off:

Spotted Silver Dollars @ R 120.00 each. East Rand.





]]> 823 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/someone-to-move-a-6ft-tank.38000/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/someone-to-move-a-6ft-tank.38000/ invalid@example.com (plantedjoy) plantedjoy do you guys have any recommendations of a reliable person to move a tank from pta to randburg at a reasonable price.
tia]]> 1 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:09:54 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/wanted-black-moore.37972/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/wanted-black-moore.37972/ invalid@example.com (Neezo) Neezo Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:57:31 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/need-help-with-my-angelfish.37940/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/need-help-with-my-angelfish.37940/ invalid@example.com (Hero00701) Hero00701
Sent from my I2011 using Tapatalk]]> 1 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:46:05 +0000 https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/endlers-keep-breeding-female-offspring.37817/ https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/endlers-keep-breeding-female-offspring.37817/ invalid@example.com (King_Triton) King_Triton
So I've been experiencing something strange in my tank with endlers. In about the last 8 months or so, some of my male endlers died off, I have one male in the tank for the past 4 months. The fish are breeding constantly, however every new fish is a female.

Im sure the male doesn't mind the fun, but what could be causing them to only breed female offspring?

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