xenacanth9's Fish of the Day

[xenacanth9]

DAY 229
https://bwaquatics.com/collections/coccina-complex/products/wild-betta-uberis?variant=35242030727320

Uberis Betta
Betta uberis

Size: 1.5”
pH: 5.0-6.5
Tank size: 5G/Individual
Country of origin: Indonesia
Diet: Most dry, frozen, and live foods small enough will work
Temperament: Aggressive, though could possibly be kept in a community tank under the right circumstances
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Betta uberis is a very obscure and relatively small Betta species carried by very few breeders and vendors. They are known from only Indonesia, most of which in an area between the lower Arut and Kumai rivers. Clear sexual dimorphism, as shown above. (Left: male, right: female) Part of the coccina complex.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 230
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/tiger-tail-banjo-catfish/

Tiger Tail Banjo Catfish
Amaralia hypsiura

Size: 5”
pH: 6.0-7.5
Tank size: 30G/Individual
Country of origin: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, possibly Argentina
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Generally peaceful
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Amaralia hypsiura is a quite rare relative of the somewhat common Bunocephalus coracoideus, the banjo catfish. Aside from these two, there are about forty other banjo catfish species, some of which I plan on covering in this thread. This species is known to change color at its own will, making for incredible camouflage abilities.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 231
https://www.unter-wasser-freiburg.de/Brachirus-harmandi-Flunder

Harmand’s Freshwater Sole
Brachirus harmandi

Size: 4”
pH: 7.5-8.0
Tank size: 25G/Individual
Country of origin: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Peaceful, may be bullied by larger fish
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: [Enters brackish, though exact info is insufficient]

Description

Brachirus harmandi is an occasionally-kept freshwater sole. Like all flatfish, including the several aforementioned species, these fish require a fine sand substrate to burrow. Harder substrates such as gravel may damage their delicate skin. This species is very small compared to many other Brachirus species. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in Germany. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of Germany, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 232
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/orange-saddle-fugu-puffer-takifugu-ocellatus/

Orange Saddle Fugu Pufferfish
Takifugu ocellatus

Size: 6”
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 50G/Individual
Country of origin: China, Vietnam
Diet: Live and frozen foods. It is imperative that you provide some sort of hard food
Temperament: Aggressive, though may tolerate large, fast fish
Temperature: 65-80° F
sg: 1.010-1.025

Description

Takifugu ocellatus is a quite aggressive brackish/marine pufferfish found in Asia. They are considerably more aggressive than even most pufferfish detailed on this thread. Full marine conditions are recommended for adults of this species, though brackish may also work, and they can also live in freshwater for a decent amount of time.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 233
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/orange-spot-eel-mastacembelus-liberiensis/

Orange Spot Spiny Eel
Mastacembelus liberiensis

Size: 1’
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 50G/Individual
Country of origin: Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Mastacembelus liberiensis is a rare African spiny eel. They reach a moderate size, usually slightly over one foot. This is a hardy species, though, like almost all spiny eels, they can easily be outcompeted, and they need many places to hide.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 234
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/longfin-banded-hill-trout-opsariichthys-evolans/

Longfin Banded Hill Trout
Opsariichthys evolans

Size: 3”
pH: 7.0-7.5
Tank size: 20G/1 small group
Country of origin: China, Taiwan
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Despite its name, Opsariichthys evolans is not a trout at all, but rather a form of cyprinid, closer to carp, minnows, and barbs. These fish are similar in many ways to true minnows and barbs. The website linked claims that this species reaches 7-8”, though this is inaccurate.

 

[xenacanth9]

Well, that's it for now. Just some burnout. Again, this is NOT the end of this thread. I hope to be back in a few months at most. But, goodbye for now. I hope to get to at least day 365!

 

[Deadeye]

Absolutely no worries!
All of these posts have been amazing, so there’s nothing wrong with taking a break.

 

[xenacanth9]

I do plan on posting one profile every now and then, just on special occasions, in the meantime

 

[MultipleTankSyndrome]

Can't wait to see that common-looking-but-actually-extra-rare certain fish I messaged you about!