Random aquarium/fish facts
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It’s Teddy Roosevelt’s fault that piranhas have a bad reputation. When exploring the amazon, the natives roped off a section of the river and starved the piranhas. Then they put a cow in and watched them go to town. Hence the piranha reputation.
They are still mean, but not the psychos people think they are.
They are still mean, but not the psychos people think they are.
Did you know that fish live under water?
neon tetras have a lifespan of 10 years in the wild
Really, I read somewhere cardinal tetras only lived for 1.
For a fun fact: The tiny pea puffer has been recorded to live for 12 years in captivity, pretty impressive for a 1 inch long fish.
I’ve only heard of 3 for them. Just got mine over the weekend, looks like I’m gonna go for the record!
Can't say I experienced it as 12 years ago, I wasn't even keeping fish but the author of this care sheet is one of the best authorities on this kind of stuff.
Pea Puffer Care Sheet
This is the guide that changed everything. Through research, field observation, and thousands of shared experiences, this care sheet redefined what responsible keeping means. It set the benchmark for clarity, accuracy, and compassion, becoming the trusted reference for aquarists around the world.
www.pufferfishenthusiastsworldwide.com
Seems like they average 3-5, but extremely good care can result in extra long lifespan.Can't say I experienced it as 12 years ago, I wasn't even keeping fish but the author of this care sheet is one of the best authorities on this kind of stuff.
Pea Puffer Care Sheet
This is the guide that changed everything. Through research, field observation, and thousands of shared experiences, this care sheet redefined what responsible keeping means. It set the benchmark for clarity, accuracy, and compassion, becoming the trusted reference for aquarists around the world.
One thing I will disagree with there is when they say it must not be kept alone. They may be a schooling species, but this only works in huge tank. Too small a space will result in a dominant male killing off the rest. They seem to be territorial before they are schooling.