Common Name(s) Clown Knife Fish, Spotted knifefish, Clown Featherback Scientific Name Chitala ornata Origin South Asia, Thailand Temperature Range 75-82°F pH Range 6.0-8.0 Adult Size 10 to 40 inches (25- 50 cm) maximum 100cm Diet Piscivores Clown Knife Fish are a genuinely unique fish species that can immediately be the focal point of any aquarium …
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The Swai Fish, or Iridescent Shark, is a fish that is typically farmed in Asia. However, it seems to create a bit of controversy in what contexts it appears. Whether it is to be kept in an aquarium or to be eaten at the dinner table, the Swai Fish has opposing viewpoints. The Iridescent Shark …
Common Name Cuban Gar Scientific Name Atractosteus tristoechus Origin Cuba Temperature Range 64-73°F pH Range 5.5-8 Adult Size 100-200cm Diet Live Food Cuban Gar Facts Currently on the endangered species list. These fish are covered in a thin coat of oil that helps them move through the water with ease. Cuban Gars can breathe air …
The western mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), commonly referred to as western mosquitofish, western mosquito fish, or just the mosquito fish, is a species of small freshwater fish, originally native to North America. Its natural habitat was the streams and rivers of Indiana and Illinois, as well as the Mississippi River and its tributaries, all the …
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Snakehead Facts Snakeheads on land can survive for 4 days. Snakeheads are considered invasive species in American waters. Northern Snakehead population throughout North America is unknown. The Snakehead Fish The snakehead fish is an air-breathing freshwater fish that is native to certain areas in Asia and Africa. Unfortunately it is an invasive species in American …
Guppies are one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. They are colorful little fish that are always actively swimming throughout the tank. They are also known for their ease of breeding. In fact, a female guppy can give birth to a batch of 100 or more baby guppies every month. The ease of breeding attracts many beginner fishkeepers, but the art of breeding and developing various strains of guppy makes them attractive for advanced fishkeepers as well.
Koi is a cold-water fish and originate in Central Europe and East Asia. They are hardy and highly adaptable. Likewise, the domesticated Nishikigoi can be acclimated to various climates and water conditions. Koi fish and Goldfish have the same ancestor, the carp. They have similarities with some varieties of Goldfish such as the Common Goldfish and Comet Goldfish. They can have similar body shape and color. This makes it difficult to tell the difference between the two as juvenile or fry. One obvious feature that distinguishes the Goldfish and Koi fish is the presence of prominent barbels on the lips.
