Rob – Aquarium Fish Paradise

Red Forest Jewel (Hemichromis lifalili)

March 17, 2022 Rob 0

Species Summary One of the most spectacular fish in the industry in regards to colouring is the magnificent cichlid, the Red Forest Jewel (Hemichromis lifalili.)

Pearl of Likoma – Pseudotropheus joanjohnsonae

January 20, 2022 Rob 0

The Pearl of Likoma or Exasperatus (Pseudotropheus joanjohnsonae) is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae endemic to Lake Malawi where it is native

Golden Shark

June 23, 2021 Rob 0

The Golden Shark (or Albino Rainbow Shark) is a peaceful fish that will ignore smaller fish like Tetras when they are small. They go well

Pink Kissing Gourami

May 25, 2021 Rob 0

Pink Kissing Gourami is a beautiful looking fish originating from the Indonesian island of Java and is also found in Borneo, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and

Silvertip Tetra

May 25, 2021 Rob 0

Silvertip Tetras (Hasemania nana) are beautiful and active schooling community fish. They are called Silvertip Tetra because of their shimmering white and silver colour on the

Blind Cave Tetra

May 25, 2021 Rob 0

One of the toughest fish in the industry is surprisingly the Blind Cave Tetra. These guys make terrific subjects for a tropical setup. As their

Algae in the freshwater aquarium

December 30, 2020 Rob 0

Every freshwater aquarium will be troubled by an infestation of algae at some stage. Where did the algae come from? What type of algae do

How to Remove Black Beard Algae from the Aquarium

April 13, 2019 Rob 0

Black beard algae, hair algae or brush algae (Audouinella sp., Rhodochorton sp.) belong to the group of red algae – despite its classification, the black beard algae’s

Zebra Danio – Danio rerio

September 18, 2018 Rob 0

A terrific addition for a new aquarist or for cycling a new tank, the Zebra Danio is an attractive looking small fish, but is also

Celestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora) Danio margaritatus

September 18, 2018 Rob 0

In 2006 this stunning little fish was discovered outside a small village named Hopong in Myanmar (formerly Burma.) Now known as the Celestial Pearl Danio,

Kuhli Loach – Pangio kuhlii

April 9, 2018 Rob 0

The Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a small eel-like freshwater fish belonging to the loach family. They are a bottom-dwelling, brightly coloured fish that might

Longfin Serpae tetra – Hyphessobrycon eques

April 9, 2018 Rob 0

Longfin Serpae tetras are another one of those very hardy type larger tetras but with the added bonus of the long flowy finnage. Their distinctive

Neon Tetra – Paracheirodon innesi

April 9, 2018 Rob 0

Probably the most popular tropical fish we sell is the beautiful Neon tetra. Known for their bright radiating colour, these tiny little fish are bottom

Step by Step Guide to Cycling a New Aquarium

April 9, 2018 Rob 0

So you have purchased a new aquarium and have taken it home. What will happen next ? You may have been advised not to introduce

Sterba’s Cory – Corydoras Sterbai

March 26, 2018 Rob 0

Popular for their attractive markings is the Sterbai Cory (Corydoras Sterbai.) Sterbai’s feature white spots on a black background on its head while the marking appear

Panda Cory – Corydoras panda

March 26, 2018 Rob 0

An attractive yet tough little catfish to keep in your tropical tank is the ever popular Panda Cory. As the name suggests these bottom dwelling fish

Pictus Catfish – Pimelodus pictus

March 22, 2018 Rob 0

One of the great tropical catfish available in market has to be the impressive looking Pictus Catfish. These are terrific subjects for most aquariums for

Welcome to Aquarium Fish Paradise

March 22, 2018 Rob 0

Welcome to Adelaide’s Aquarium Fish Paradise Aquarium Fish Paradise is an Aquarium Shop in Adelaide that supplies healthy aquarium fish, yabbies, axolotyls (mexican walking fish) and turtles

Common Pleco – Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps

March 18, 2018 Rob 0

A much sort after monster catfish for a large freshwater tropical aquarium is the fantastic Common Pleco, Sailfin Pleco or as they are sometimes referred

Hot Weather Tips for your Fish Pond

January 28, 2018 Rob 0

So your pond fish look like they might be struggling in the hot weather. There are usually signs you can watch out for that might

Hot Weather Tips for your Aquarium

January 18, 2018 Rob 0

Tropical and coldwater fish have a particular range of water temperature within which it is most comfortable living. And, because fish are exothermic, they rely

Adelaide Fish & Turtle Boarding

January 17, 2018 Rob 0

Adelaide Fish and Turtle Boarding Going away on holiday? Moving house ? Heading overseas ? We can help with piece of mind by housing and

Free Water Testing

January 13, 2018 Rob 0

If you are in the Adelaide region you are welcome to come and have your aquarium or pond water tested with us. Simply bring in

Venustus Cichlid – Nimbochromis venustus

December 15, 2017 Rob 0

The Venustus or Giraffe cichlid is a very popular choice for Malawi lovers for their colours, patterns, larger size and temperament. They make a fantastic,

Demasoni Cichlid – Pseudotropheus demasoni

November 25, 2017 Rob 0

A very popular and sort after cichlid slightly smaller variety of Mbuna is the pocket rocket Pseudotropheus Demasoni. Their striking blue and black bands make

Acei Musli Point Cichlid – Pseudotropheus elegans

November 25, 2017 Rob 0

I always think the Acei Musli Point resembles a marine fish. They feature a striking bright blue colour to their body and head and a

Albino Peacock – Aulonocara stuartgranti

November 25, 2017 Rob 0

The Albino Peacock are whitish in colouration and their eyes are red. The colouration of the male and female are very similar, with males sometimes showing

Orange Botch (OB) Marble Peacock (specimens like this are rare)

OB Marble Peacock (Orange Blotch) – Aulonocara sp.

November 25, 2017 Rob 0

The OB Marble Peacock features a spectacular purple, white, orange and black splotches all over its head and body. It is speculated that the Orange

Eureka Red Peacock – Aulonocara jacobfreibergi

November 24, 2017 Rob 0

The Jacobfreibergi Peacock features a stunningly beautiful red body overlay-ed by bright blue and black stripes and blue headed specimen in the Peacock family. Peacock

Dragon Blood Peacock – Aulonocara baenschi

November 24, 2017 Rob 0

The Dragon Blood Peacock is a stunningly beautiful bright red bodied and red headed specimen in the Peacock family. Peacock Cichlids come in a wide