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We got them! For the FIRST time in europe we have a small amount of german bred “Black Finned Tiger Barbs” (Kapuas area)in stock! This is the REAL Puntius tetrazona. In 2006, a privat hobbyist imported 8 pieces of this species. Mr. Dieter Bork bred a a small amount for us, which is actually available. Since 70 years, the red finned Tiger Barb is imported under the name Puntius tetrazona, which is not correct. The red finned one is called actually Punts anchisporus.

(Text R. Neunkirchen, Photo D. Bork)

From Myanmars rivers and brooks origins Danio choprai the Glowlight Danio. With a length of 4 cm they have already attained full growth. With them as with many swarm fish the effect on the observer rises with the swarm size, a group of 30 animals is always impressing. Glowlight danios are good to keep and also to breed in a neutral, middle-hard water. On the nutrition they do not have special demands, with commercial flake food they are sufficiently supplied, however a certain alternation should also be granted to them. Due to their small size they can be already maintained in aquaria starting from 60cm length. Without any problems they can be socialized with other fish and represent a beautiful alternative to the Zebra Danio. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

This strongly at Barbus callipterus reminding barb reached us from the tropical west Africa. Whether it is a variant of the Clipper barb B. callipterus or a near related species could yet not be clarified. The further information refers to the general maintenance conditions of bigger barb species.They are social swarm fish, which should be held at the best in schools by at least 7 individuals. They prefer well – planted tanks (> 80cm) with open water for swimming. For the socialization further peaceful, active fish are suitable. Concerning their food barbs have usually no excessive requirements, but as other fish they like an occasional addition of frosted or living food to the commercial flake food diet. One is then often surprised, what energy is in a swarm of barbs, if e.g. living water fleas are offered to them.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

THE SPECIES HAS BEEN DESCRIBED SCIENTIFICALLY IN THE MEANTIME UNDER THE NAME OF BORARAS NAEVUS. PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING PAGE: http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/boraras-naevus_de_1397.html

This scientifically undescribed dwarf fish was imported from Singapore. They have very bright coloration and will not outgrow 1.5 cm in length. Like all Boraras dwarfs these fish need a special aquarium on their own. This species requires soft water, dens groups of fine leafed plants in the background and surface plants for dimmed light. Filtration with peat increases the colours of these fish. Because these fishes are so small large amounts of offspring cannot be expected. The best thing to do is breeding in a continuous way. Feeding should be done with the smallest food available, like cyclops, artemia fry or finely grated flake food. These fish prefer high temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. (Photo: Dieter Bork, Text: Izaak den Daas)

The Burma-leopard-Danio, Danio kyathit, (“Kyathit”, burmese for leopard) belongs to the many minnows, which came to Europe in a bigger number of pieces lately. We first saw this beautiful “new” Danio in the beginning of 2002 at AQUARIUM GLASER. In contrast to Danio rerio Daniokyathit is much more colourful. Both sexes show intensive orange-red, beautifully patterned fins, according to their mood, and especially the reddish body hue of the males make this kind one of the most colourful Danio species known to us. Full-grown males have a total length of approx. 46, females 51mm. The keeping does not cause any problems (in harder waters as well as in soft water) and also the breeding of this Danio is mostly possible in the same way as of other species. This kind is rather productive, the eggs unusually big and the young fish grow very fast. (Photo & Text von P. & M. Hoffmann)

Inlecypris auropurpureus belongs to in Inlé lake in Myanmar occurring endemic fish species. That about 6 cm long becoming swarm fish should be held in well planted to not too small (80cm) tanks. Since they are good jumpers, young animals of 1,5cm length can already jump over 10cm high, the tanks have to be completely covered. As tank mates you can choose Microrasbora species such as M. erythromicron and M. rubescens, occurring in the same habitat as Inlecypris auropurpureus,. They all feel fine at temperatures around 24°C and pH values 7 – 7.5, DGH 10 – 20. The nutrition can take place with commercial finished food. They have been bred in tanks. The mating effected in the early morning hours and the first larvae hatch after 36 hours (25°C). The growth of the young fish runs slowly, after 7 weeks they are only approx. 1cm long.(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

(21.Jan.2008) Rainbow Shiner, that is what they are called! We have this dream in limited numbers available.
They are really easy to keep and grows up to 6cm. They do not demand special water conditions, but they should
be kept in water which is rich of oxygen. Their origin is Northamerica. You can find them there ins small rivers
with gravel grounds in Alabama, Georgia and the southeast part of Tennessee. Due to their origin, they should be
kept at temperatures of 18-25°C. Also all kind of food is eaten gladly. (Photo & Text R. Neunkirchen)

As a further new import from the Congo we can present you Labeo barbatus. It is a about 60 cm growing representative of the genus Labeo, which is represented in the Congo River with at least 34 species. In its habitat it lives in sections with strongly flowing waters. About its behaviour in aquaria little is known, thus here one enters new ground. Since Labeos generally become more aggressive with increasing age, a good structure of the aquarium is meaningful. Thus territory borders have to be offered and retreat areas for suppressed individuals to be created. For this purpose bogwood, stones, bamboo, plants etc. are suitable. Against food and water chemistry they usually place no high requirements, they must be naturally sufficiently fed and the water filtered accordingly. Fishes of this size and vivacity need very roomy aquariums and do not belong not into the hands of beginners.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Tanichthys albonubes “Gold” is a selection of the well-known White Cloud or White Cloud Mountain Minnow. They were imported since the end of the 30's of the past century and were called at that time “Working Man's Neon” or the “Poor Man's Neon”. This referred on the one hand to its attractive colouring, otherwise it stood for the in comparison to neon at that time very low price. In its southwest Chinese homeland the White Cloud has become extinct due to dam projects and environmental damage, in the aquarium this is fortunately not to be feared. Because they origin from a region with tropical to the subtropical climate, they can stand temperatures to just below 10°C, and thus be set during summer into outdoor ponds. There they are outstanding devourers of mosquito larvae. A certain seasonal temperature change is promoting their breed. In the aquarium they are frugal omnivores, as swarm fishes they naturally should be maintained in a group.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

In the aquarium literature this fish species is known as “reddish suction-barbel” but in recent publication it has named “Kangalfish”. This plain looking fish is known for its use in the biological therapy against Psoriasis and other skin diseases. These fish nibbles the sick skin of the patients in a bath and not only eats away the diseased skin but also has a therapeutic effect on the skin. As with all the representatives of the extensive barb family (Cyprinidae) this fish is not difficult to keep. They should be kept in a larger school and at not too high temperature, because their place of origin is Turkey and Mesopotamia. Also breeding is not very difficult. This is a free laying species, which tend to hunt their own eggs vigorously directly after spawning. The further raising of the fry should not be difficult with the usual fry food.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

The Red Shiner originates from North America from southern Illinois to South Dakota, Kansas up to the Rio Grande. This fish is suitable for the unheated aquarium or fish pond although in winter he might not survive deep frozen ponds and should be removed before the winter gets on its way. This representative species of the carp family is a non-demanding schooling fish, which is a lively swimmer, and need therefore accordingly a good amount of tank space. Besides space the water should be clear and well aerated and regular water changes are a must in order to keep the Red Shiner in good condition. The male fish have brighter colouration and during breeding season can be easily distinguished by a white cloudy secrete on the head. This beautiful species is omnivorous and will take all available life and frozen food. Vegetarian food should be available regularly and also flake and tablet food will be taken eagerly. A school of these fish will be an everlasting joy to watch your coldwater fish tank or garden pond.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

The Congo Barb is a rarely traded ornamental fish. As you can see by their name Barbus congicus originates from the Congo river in Central Africa. With a length of 7 – 8 cm it belongs to the medium sized barbs and should, according to its vivaciousness, not be maintained in to small aquariums. With the maintenance of active swarm fish sufficient free swimming areas should always be present, a dense planting of the tank background is to be aimed not only from aesthetic criteria. It is also a refuge for fry and suppressed individuals. Against food and water equivalents (neutral pH, Temp.: 24 – 27°C) Barbus congicus makes no special demands and should thus be an interesting fish for the engaged hobbyist.(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

We received this endemic kind, which was only specified in the late 1980s, from Sri Lanka. Devario (formerly: Danio) pathirana exclusively occurs in a small area in Sri Lanka. Their final size is 8cm, they are easy to keep and their breeding is no problem either. This species is as demanding as the far better-known Devario malabaricus. They are quite suitable for a community tank, but require free room to swim. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

March 2004: Just in time for the pond season this very attractive variety of the Rudd (Scardinus erythropthalmus) came to us. It is an excellent ecological algae destroyer for your garden pond. The Rudd is an endemic species for the whole of Europe and Asia up to the Aral Sea. It is a friendly schooling fish, which can be accompanied with related species, like for example Roach, European Chub and Ide. The Rudd is spawning in nature or garden pond from April until June. This fish is very productive and can produce more then 100,000 eggs. Between the ventral fins and the vent the Rudd has a sharp keel. The males can only be distinguished from the females during the breeding season by a white cloudy secrete on the head.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)