Results for “bogwood”
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Oryzias minutillusDwarf Medaka
Smith, 1945
Max length17mm SL0.7in SLTank40 × 20cm16 × 8inTemp23–32°C73–90°FpH6.0–7.5Best maintained in a heavily planted set-up, ideally with a dark substrate, patches of dense vegetation, and some open areas. Other décor can consist of twisted roots and pieces of bogwood, while surface vegetation is also appreciated by the fish. When maintained under such conditions they're more likely to display their best colours, and planted aquaria also offer fry a more favourable chance of survival alongside the adults.
Periophthalmus barbarusAtlantic Mudskipper
authority not recorded
Max length150mm SL6in SLTanknot recordedTemp25–30°C77–86°FpH7.0–8.5Due to its highly amphibious nature this must be one of the most interesting, endearing species that can be kept in aquaria. Some specimens rarely enter deep water, preferring to sit in the shallows with the body submerged and eyes protruding above the surface. Others seem to favour resting completely exposed on rocks, sand or bogwood, returning to the water periodically to wet themselves. Subdominant individuals (those that are unable to secure a favourable territory) tend to attach themselves ...
Periophthalmus novemradiatusDwarf Indian Mudskipper
authority not recorded
Max length100mm SL3.9in SLTanknot recordedTemp25–30°C77–86°FpH7.0–8.5Due to its highly amphibious nature this must be one of the most interesting, endearing species that can be kept in aquaria. Some specimens rarely enter deep water, preferring to sit in the shallows with the body submerged and eyes protruding above the surface. Others seem to favour resting completely exposed on rocks, sand or bogwood, returning to the water periodically to wet themselves. Subdominant individuals (those that are unable to secure a favourable territory) tend to attach themselves ...