The Blue Angelfish is one of the most beautifully vivid fish in rocky reefs known for its graceful swimming style. Blue Angelfish is a saltwater fish, typically found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean. These fish are not distributed extensively through the Bahamas as well as along the coasts of North and South America from …
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The blue parrotfish, known by the scientific name Scarus coeruleus, is a member of the parrotfish family and is an ocean dwelling fish most often found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The scientific name for the blue parrotfish comes from Latin and means blue fish. The blue parrotfish is one of nearly 60 parrotfish species that exist in reef waters today. They are abundant in the southern region of the Gulf of Mexico and are the second largest parrotfish species to be found in the Caribbean. They have been reported as far north as Maryland, U.S.A and as far south as northern South America. The blue parrotfish is also popular in southern Florida regions including but not limited to the Florida Keys. The blue parrotfish enjoys living in coral reefs and shallow coastline waters up to 80 feet in depth and are native to Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Haiti.
Bumblee Cichlids (Pseudotropheus crabro) is a type of African Cichlid that is native to Lake Malawi. Lake Malawi is the fourth largest body of fresh water in the world. It is also the home of over 1000 different species of fish, most of which are cichlids. Bumblebee cichlids, as their name suggests, are very reminiscent …
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Rainbow Shiners (Notropis Chrosomus) are a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists as they are considered a relatively easy fish to care for. Rainbow Shiners are a beautifully colored fish that change color when they are ready to spawn. Rainbow Shiners have translucent colored bodies with a silver black colored stripe that runs down the length of their bodies. The color of their bodies changes from a pinkish to a goldish color with their fins being red at the base.
Like many Cichlid species, the Salvini Cichlid (Trichromis Salvini) is also colored beautifully. Salvani Cichlids have vibrant yellow colored bodies, and two black lines that run along the length of their bodies to their caudal fin. Salvani Cichlids also have shiny blue spots that are called spangles. Spangles refer to the brightly colored spots on their bodies as if they were shiny discs. These spangles are scattered on their bodies. You should be able to see the bright red on their fins, and count 4 black stripes that run across their forehead.
What is Ich? Ich is a disease that affects many freshwater fish, and it is caused by protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Ich is also known as “Ick” or “White Spot Disease.” Parasites are routine problems for aquarists and could be worms, crustaceans (such as lice), or most often protozoa. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is a protozoan parasite whose name …
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Red Empress Cichlids (Protomelas Taeniolatus) have a predominantly blue head that in the males fades into the reddish orange coloration of the body. In females, the body is grayish silver. The Red Empress Cichlid males will develop their striking coloration as they reach full maturity, and you should be able to see their coloration change and deepen into their vibrant red during this time.
Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) are a species of saltwater fish that are quickly growing in popularity. They are typically found in the Red Sea and both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They can also be found along the coast of Southern Africa, along with the coasts of India and Japan, as well as Fiji. …
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Electric Blue Cichlids (Sciaenochromis fryeri), also known as Electric Blue Hap, is a type of African Cichlid that is native to Lake Malawi. As their name suggests, Electric Blue Cichlids have bright blue coloring and tend to have blue stripes of different hues. Electric Blue Cichlids can grow pretty large, upwards of 8 inches. They …
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The Rainbow Parrotfish (Scarus Guacamaia) is a beautiful and colorful fish that is found widespread across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The Rainbow Parrotfish is mostly yellow with brown stripes near its eyes and mouth, which fade into varying shades of red towards its tail. These striking colors make it difficult not to fall …
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