These deep water lakes have very steep, rocky sides and sandy bottoms. Very unusual fish such as the freshwater flying fish (African Butterfly Fish), brightly colored annual fish (Killiefish) and the dolphin like sonar capable Elephant Nose Fish are all found here.ĮAST AFRICA ROCKY LAKE ENVIRONMENT - Along the east coast of Africa lie the famous Rift Lakes the most popular of which are Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. This flooding covers the dense tropical vegetation and creates very acidic, tea-colored water environment similar to some South American streams. During the rainy season, they swell and overflow their banks. During the dry season, these streams evaporate. These backwater stream environments fluctuate depending upon the rainy and dry seasons. WEST AFRICA BACKWATER STREAM ENVIRONMENT - Hundreds of backwater streams zigzag along the west coast of Africa and eventually empty into the huge Zaire (Congo) River. Types of fish found in these environments - cichlids, tetras, catfish, knife fish, hatchet fish, stingrays, arowanas and pencil fish. These waters tend to be reddish-brown in color, soft and acidic as a result of tannins released from the high organic concentration. Some of the pools are only temporary, as they fill up or evaporate depending on the rainy season. These waters tend to be slow moving, low in oxygen, high in fish diversity and rich in nutrients from the many plants, leaves and tree roots decaying here. SOUTH AMERICA BACKWATER POOL ENVIRONMENT - Numerous backwater streams and pools dot a very unique environment in the tropical Amazon rainforest. The water color will vary from clear to reddish-brown, and even black depending on the streams location and nutrient levels. Fallen trees also contribute to a narrow swimming environment conducive to thin, laterally compressed fish species (such as Angelfish, Silver Dollars and Discus).
Due to the lush rainforest canopy, and its regular shedding of leaves and fruits, the waters are high in organic nutrient compounds. SOUTH AMERICA RIVER AND STREAM ENVIRONMENT - There are many backwater rivers and streams which make up the Amazon River basin. With so many freshwater fish for sale, we are certain to have something for everyone! A Freshwater fish and plant master list will give you an idea of what we generally keep on hand. Scroll below to see a few pictures of the beautiful species we carry, along with a bit of background information. What makes Aquarium Adventure really outstanding though, is the unique, hand-picked, unusual, exotic and hard to find rare items others will not have-just know many won’t last long, so come check them out before they are gone. Years of meeting and visiting, “tweaking standards” and constant and consistent communication has guaranteed us the BEST of the BEST… for you! This general selection is maintained constantly as we bring in 4 to 6 shipments weekly, so you are always guaranteed to find just about anything you are looking to acquire for your aquarium. We have worked with these suppliers (yes, some for 30 years) to develop the best quality and selection. We have collectors, breeders and farmers from all over the world-Australia, Africa, South America, Central America, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the U.S. Read our blogs for more insider tips, or browse lists below to check out our extensive inventory, as well as our extensive selection of aquariums and products. Our team at Aquarium Adventure Columbus offers freshwater fish options that are suitable for first-time aquarium owners and experienced enthusiasts. We pride ourselves on having the biggest, brightest, most attractive specimens of animals on the market, and it shows in our unbeatable selection and the expert knowledge we provide. On this journey, you will also discover what truly makes us stand out, including our hand-picked, exotic, and hard-to-find items that are not carried by other emporiums. We will take you on a tour of amazing fish and invertebrates that come from the lakes and rivers of every continent except Antarctica. In our store, you will find 1,000 species of freshwater fish for sale in 450 aquariums and 20,000 gallons of water.
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