Yes, you can call me Buce. Yes, we have them now in stock in our plant tanks. Yes, you need to stop by and grab one, or four, today. Yes, your tank will thank you.
Bucephalandra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. Bucephalandra are usually found growing as dense mats over stones or rocks in streams or rivers in moist tropical forest. Bucephalandra is derived from Greek words, βοῦς (bous; bull or cow), κεφαλή (kephalē; head) and ἀνήρ (anēr; man), referring to the shape of the single male (staminate) flowers.
Massive Plant Restock! Our plant tanks are full and waiting for you to come and grab some. Stop by today and refresh your planted tank at home. Don’t have a planted tank yet? We’ve got you covered - plenty of beginner plants to get you started.
Here are a few key highlights from our resident plant guru Hector:
Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius' - AKA corkscrew sword. A most impressive vibrant green leaf cluster spiraling unto a most fine tipped blade. According to the brilliant Christel Kasselmann the name 'Vesuvius' having no connection to the volcano is a fantasy name and in my humble opinion a fitting one as this plant seems to be a gift from a fantastical world to our own. An element most adequate for the exploration of our deepest creative aquatic realms.
Hemianthus micranthemoides - AKA Pearlweed. The humble Pearlweed is by far among the most underrated aquatic plants. It is adaptable to many environments and can be trimmed into a carpet or left to grow wild into the jungle of your dreams or nightmares.
Hygrophlia pinnatifida - AKA Swampweed. Undergoing both a dramatic emersion to submersion physiological transformation and profound environmental adaptation, Swampweed seduces us with its subtle rust, purple, red and earthen blush and dominates our curiosity with its sharp sawtooth blades. It will drape over rocks with a grace fit for a queen meanwhile cascading from branches with the dramatic aggression of an assassin. Those that have the skills to manage an environment it can thrive in will be greatly rewarded by its unforgettable beauty.
Green Mosaic Guppies - Poecilia reticulata - Here at Albany Aquarium we believe in #NeverEnoughGuppies! These gems are direct from our amazing breeder in the Czech Republic, freshly out of quarantine and ready to join your own school of guppies. These fabulously colored guppies really shine and thrive in a wide variety of tank setups. Easy to care for, stunning to look at, and clearly healthy. Take home a school today (discounts on 6 or more) and don’t forget to show your #NeverEnoughGuppies love. Come in today and see them in person and while you’re here don’t forget to stock up on all you fishkeeping needs - aquatic plants, substrate, hardscape, food and ferts. Have questions about your tank at home - come on in today and we can help. Hope to see you soon!
Never knew they could “stick” to the under-water surface, the common snail, 🐌 acting more like an upside down waterbug. Albeit carried a bit by the Eheim stream, it carves its on direction!!!
Black ruby barbs
Up from Quarantine:
Red/blue Rili shrimp
Yoyo loach -- Ravenous snail control.
Sidthimunki loach -- Adorable miniature botia loaches that love company!
Speckled dojo loach
Checker barb -- Cute little barbs that will suit a smaller tank!
Black ruby barb -- See the video for our show-stopping adult specimens!
Diamond tetra
Paskai rainbowfish -- Orange pygmy rainbow with a blue shimmer.
Clown pleco
Bolivian ram
Assorted peacock and Mbuna cichlids
Eartheater cichlid -- Just two BIG specimens of this gentle giant!
Fairy cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi) -- An elegant, pale pink cichlid ideal for a tough community tank.
Chameleon fish (Badis badis) -- An exotic, cichlid-like fish that takes on a dramatic color display when breeding or sparring.
Patriotic Halfmoon Betta has an announcement to make:
"Albany Aquarium will be closed on Monday July 4th in celebration of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!!"
