Showing posts with label tropical. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 29, 2007

Aquarium and Tropical Freshwater Fish Care

Angelfish include the freshwater Three-Spot. The fish lists under the Holacanthus Trimaculatus category and is a family to the Trimaculatus group. Angelfish are some of the prettiest tropical fish, which have dark blue lips that offset a golden-yellow body. The three-spot angelfish comes from the West Pacific oceans, as well as the Indian oceans. The fish is shaped similar to the butterfly fish, which its gills are covered by his spine. The throat of this fish is also dark blue, which sometimes the body colors are orange-yellow, gold, etc. The specie got its name from its two upper dark patches, and the colors at the edges of his gill-covered flaps. The colors at the top of the Angelfishes head is another reason the fish got his name.


The outer edges of the anal fin spotted on Angelfish are black, while the internal area is white. The fish grows up to 10 inches in size. The Three-Spot Angelfish prefers to live in water conditions compared to that of the butterfly fish. It feeds off plants, larvae, small creatures, and so on. Biologically this fish has a nature that will adapt to social gatherings, yet it is recommended that the angelfish reside in his own habit.

Sphaeramia nematoptera includes the Pajama Cardinal Fish. This fish is a family to the Apogonidae. Pajama Cardinal Fish originated from China Seas, as well as the Indo-Australian seas. Pajama Cardinal Fish prefers to live in shaded areas, which the water temperature should be set at 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The water should have pH8 balance. Pajama Cardinal Fish do not prefer brilliant lights, as well the fish prefer to live in furnished housing. Pajama Cardinal Fish enjoys hiding, so set up surpluses of concealment areas. The water density should range at 1.0 25. The Pajama Cardinal Fish prefers to feed on smaller fish, crustaceans, and large planktons. This is a highly predatorily fish. Pajama Cardinal Fish has a variety of colors. The fish is described as short, yet it has a deep body shape. The dorsal fins are widely divided. The fish has distinctive thread like dorsal, which is offset by a large head. The fish has a big mouth and large eyes as well. Pajama Cardinal Fish have yellowish brown features, which various parts of his body have aiding colors, such as orange, or reddish brown.

Here is some photos of cardinal fishes:


Its Pajama Cardinal Fish:


Biologically this fish is natured to dwell in peaceable areas, and has the ability to learn. The fish prefers to dwell in compatible housing as well. You should house the Pajama Cardinal Fish with in school fish.

The Yellow-Tailed Anemone fish come from the Amphiprion Clarkii group, and is family to the Pomacentridae. The fish usually resides near the bottom of tanks, which the fish demands that you house them with compatible kin. His social life demand anemone:

Pajama Cardinal Fish will eat prepared and live foodstuffs. The fish comes from the Eastern areas of Africa and Sumatra. The Pajama Cardinal Fish is a good-looking yellow, white, dark brown, black colored fish. Pajama Cardinal Fish grows up to 5 inches in size.





Frogfish come from the Antennariuus Spp. Group and the family of Anennaridae. The fish resides in warm seawater. His behavior patterns are territorial, which the fish requires compatible company. It is recommended that you keep the fish with larger kin, who have peaceable natures. NOTE: The recommendation mentioned in this article should be considered closely, since this fish will capture and feast on fish, including fishes that are larger than his own size.

Its a frogfish:


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Aquarium and Fish Care Hemigrammus

How to care for Hemigrammus Species

Hemigrammus include the Erythrozonus, Rhodostomus, Flammeus, and so on. The Flammeus comes from the Hyphessobrycon group. The Hemigrammus Erythrozonus species are commonly known as the Glowlight Tetra. The fish at one time was wrongly characterized as the Hyphessobrycon Gracilis. Hemigrammus Erythrozonus comes from British Guiana, and grows 1 ¾ in size. The fish has a glow to its ruby red body. If the fish is kept in unfavorable waters however the colors was change. Hemigrammus Erythrozonus is a friendly fish that dwells well with other fish, excluding the aggressive fish. In addition, Hemigrammus Erythrozonus will eat most foods. The tetra fish are often small and bright colored, and are a member of the Characin family. The fish do well in tropical tanks.

Here is some photos of Hemigrammus fish:

   
   

Water conditions:
The tank temperature should remain at 78 degrees or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The tank should have a dark background setting. In addition, you should enrich the tank with thick plants.

How to breed:
The fish may breed best in peaty waters, or acriflavine methods. To learn more about breeding this fish you will need to consult with the pet shop experts. They will have helpful brochures available. The fish lay up to 400 eggs, which the hatchlings are laid in one day.

Hemigrammus Rhodostomus fish are often called Rummy/Red Nosed Tetra. The fish come from the Amazons and grow to be 2 inches in size. The fish has a brilliantly red colored snout, which this specie has a peaceful nature. The hardy fish will eat all sorts of foodstuff.

Water conditions
You should keep the water conditions at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The water should be slightly acidy, or reasonably soft. This fish is one of the harder fish to breed, therefore if you are purchasing fish for breeding purposes and do not have skills, check out other fish breeds.

  

Hyphessobrycon Flammeus fish are commonly referred to as Flame Tetra, or Tetra Von Rio. The fish come from Rio de Janeiro’s neighboring areas. The fish only reach 1 ½ inches in size and are shorter fish specimen than other fish species. The lower part of the fish has a shimmering red color. This fish has a hardy behavior pattern, which makes a good aquarium fish. The fish has minimal expectations on water conditions, and breeds well. The fish will lay up to 200 eggs, which are hatched in one day.

Other species related to the Hemigrammus Erythrozonus is the Hyphessobrycon Pulchripinnis.

The Amazon fish is sometimes called Lemon Tetra. This is a smaller fish which grows around 1 ¾ inches in size. The fish has a distinctive pale lemony color, which includes a brilliant red patch at the upper region of the eye.

The Lemon Tetra is ideal for social tanks. The fish is peaceful in nature and feeds off most foods. The fish prefers softer water conditions, which the temperature should remain at 80 degrees. The fish will also accept living in slight acidy waters. Male Lemon fish have a better color choice. The fish do not breed easy; therefore, if you are attempting to breed this fish try peaty waters.

Paracheirodon innesi is a Neon Tetra Brazilian fish. The fish grows around 1 ¼ in size and is one of the most popular tank fishes sold on the market. The fish has a greenish-blue and deep red body combined. The hardy fish can care for himself amongst smaller and larger fish. The fish generally rests at the bottom of an aquarium, which he will eat all foods. This is another hard to breed fish.



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