Nico's Nature

Nico's  Nature Hardscape Hunting along the Pacific Coast and its Forests. Finding the perfect Piece for your Tank!

11/14/2024

If only I had a single tank with no scratches like them...

I often see questions about how to tell Mosquitofish (Gambusia sp.) from Endlers or Guppies (Poecilia sp.). So I made th...
11/11/2024

I often see questions about how to tell Mosquitofish (Gambusia sp.) from Endlers or Guppies (Poecilia sp.). So I made this easy chart:
While males are fairly easy to identify thanks to their bright colors, females - especially Endlers - can look very similar to Gambusia. Since color and spotting aren’t always reliable, and can be hard to judge from photos, my go-to method is to check the dorsal fin positioning. In Gambusia, the dorsal fin sits much farther back on the body, making them surprisingly easy to identify. Most other livebearers (I can only think of H. formosa as an exception) have a dorsal fin that lines up or even starts before the a**l fin.

Definitely can relate...
08/16/2024

Definitely can relate...

Not fish, but reptiles are cool too! Click the Colorado Cam for guaranteed Rattlesnakes... lots of them!
07/18/2024

Not fish, but reptiles are cool too! Click the Colorado Cam for guaranteed Rattlesnakes... lots of them!

Join the collaboration between Project Rattlecam, Cal Poly, and Central Coast Snake Services to study and raise awareness about the importance of rattlesnakes in the ecosystem. Discover our mission...

Some pictures from our booth at FIN-DIG 2024, can't wait for the next one!
07/10/2024

Some pictures from our booth at FIN-DIG 2024, can't wait for the next one!

Beachy Bois
07/02/2024

Beachy Bois

I didn't take a single proper picture but FIN-DIG did happen!Thanks to all the speakers and vendors, and especially my w...
06/29/2024

I didn't take a single proper picture but FIN-DIG did happen!
Thanks to all the speakers and vendors, and especially my wife for running the Nico's Nature booth.

We decided that June 28 is now Goldfish Bowl Awareness Day! Get a pond, it's much easier anyway.
06/28/2024

We decided that June 28 is now Goldfish Bowl Awareness Day!
Get a pond, it's much easier anyway.

Nico's Nature now sells Wood mounted on Slate. We premiered the small pieces at FIN-DIG but offer mounting services for ...
06/27/2024

Nico's Nature now sells Wood mounted on Slate.
We premiered the small pieces at FIN-DIG but offer mounting services for any size piece!

We had a great time at FIN-DIG 2024! More pics to come soon
06/27/2024

We had a great time at FIN-DIG 2024! More pics to come soon

RIP Rambo, our first mystery snail
06/26/2024

RIP Rambo, our first mystery snail

Tench from my grandpa's pond in Germany, where I developed my passion for fish & aquaculture. The ponds are still there ...
06/21/2024

Tench from my grandpa's pond in Germany, where I developed my passion for fish & aquaculture. The ponds are still there and currently managed by the local fishing society to rear trout, sturgeon, and pike.

This is going to be awesome!
06/14/2024

This is going to be awesome!

This year's vendor list offer a huge variety! From custom tanks to a local fish hatchery, we're hitting every niche of fishy interests!

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