xenacanth9's Fish of the Day
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As you know next week is all Oceania (mostly Australia) natives
After that, I don't have many AU natives planned, but I will include some not too long from then
After that, I don't have many AU natives planned, but I will include some not too long from then
DAY 180
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/mastacembelus-ellipsifer/
Tanganyikan Spiny Eel
Mastacembelus ellipsifer
Size: 1.5’
pH: 8.0-9.5
Tank size: 50G/Individual
Country of origin: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia
Diet: Live foods, can be weaned onto frozen and even dry, albeit meaty foods
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Mastacembelus ellipsifer is one of, and probably the most popular of, the numerous spiny eels exclusive to Lake Tanganyika. Because of their natural environment, these fish require a higher pH than most other spiny eels. This species is among the rarer Mastacembelus seen in the trade. Does well in tanks with Tanganyikan cichlids, which they cohabitate with in the wild.
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/mastacembelus-ellipsifer/
Tanganyikan Spiny Eel
Mastacembelus ellipsifer
Size: 1.5’
pH: 8.0-9.5
Tank size: 50G/Individual
Country of origin: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia
Diet: Live foods, can be weaned onto frozen and even dry, albeit meaty foods
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Mastacembelus ellipsifer is one of, and probably the most popular of, the numerous spiny eels exclusive to Lake Tanganyika. Because of their natural environment, these fish require a higher pH than most other spiny eels. This species is among the rarer Mastacembelus seen in the trade. Does well in tanks with Tanganyikan cichlids, which they cohabitate with in the wild.
DAY 181
https://bwaquatics.com/collections/...lunga-wild-type-bettas?variant=38107954217112
Balunga Betta
Betta balunga
Size: 2”
pH: 5.5-7.0
Tank size: 5G/Individual
Country of origin: Indonesia, Malaysia
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
And that’s six months! I’d like to thank everyone who has supported this thread over the months. Betta balunga is a very obscure Betta species carried by very few breeders and vendors. These fish are also relatively small for their genus. This particular species has a wider range than some other Betta sp. included in this thread, though it is still somewhat limited. Clear sexual dimorphism, as shown above. (Left: male, right: female) Part of the akarensis complex.
https://bwaquatics.com/collections/...lunga-wild-type-bettas?variant=38107954217112
Balunga Betta
Betta balunga
Size: 2”
pH: 5.5-7.0
Tank size: 5G/Individual
Country of origin: Indonesia, Malaysia
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
And that’s six months! I’d like to thank everyone who has supported this thread over the months. Betta balunga is a very obscure Betta species carried by very few breeders and vendors. These fish are also relatively small for their genus. This particular species has a wider range than some other Betta sp. included in this thread, though it is still somewhat limited. Clear sexual dimorphism, as shown above. (Left: male, right: female) Part of the akarensis complex.
DAY 182
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/awaous-flavus/
Candy Cane Goby
Awaous flavus
Size: 3”
pH: 6.0-8.0
Tank size: 20G/1 small group
Country of origin: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela
Diet: Live and frozen foods. May eventually accept dry
Temperament: Peaceful, though slightly predatory and territorial
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.000-1.005
Description
Awaous flavus is an interesting South American goby found in both fresh and brackish waters. They belong to the same family as goby groups such as Amblyopinae, (including Gobioides sp., the dragon gobies) Oxudercinae, (the mudskippers) Sicydiinae, (including Stiphodon, Sicyopus, Sicydum, etc) and many more. Some reports claim that this species can survive in salinity up to about 1.015, though this is unverified.
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/awaous-flavus/
Candy Cane Goby
Awaous flavus
Size: 3”
pH: 6.0-8.0
Tank size: 20G/1 small group
Country of origin: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela
Diet: Live and frozen foods. May eventually accept dry
Temperament: Peaceful, though slightly predatory and territorial
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.000-1.005
Description
Awaous flavus is an interesting South American goby found in both fresh and brackish waters. They belong to the same family as goby groups such as Amblyopinae, (including Gobioides sp., the dragon gobies) Oxudercinae, (the mudskippers) Sicydiinae, (including Stiphodon, Sicyopus, Sicydum, etc) and many more. Some reports claim that this species can survive in salinity up to about 1.015, though this is unverified.
DAY 183 [OCEANIA NATIVES WEEK]
https://coburgaquarium.com.au/products/galaxias-maculatus-jollytail
Common Galaxias
Galaxias maculatus
Size: 4”
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 40G/1 small group
Country of origin: Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 50-70° F
Description
Beginning Oceania natives week is Galaxias maculatus, hailing from the family Galaxiidae. These coldwater/temperate fish are found in parts of both Oceania and South America. They are relatively common in their native range, though very rare in home aquaria, especially in terms of international trade. They belong to the same clade as salmon, trouts, and pikes. This species is also sometimes referred to as the “jollytail.” NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in Australia. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of Oceania, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.
https://coburgaquarium.com.au/products/galaxias-maculatus-jollytail
Common Galaxias
Galaxias maculatus
Size: 4”
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 40G/1 small group
Country of origin: Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 50-70° F
Description
Beginning Oceania natives week is Galaxias maculatus, hailing from the family Galaxiidae. These coldwater/temperate fish are found in parts of both Oceania and South America. They are relatively common in their native range, though very rare in home aquaria, especially in terms of international trade. They belong to the same clade as salmon, trouts, and pikes. This species is also sometimes referred to as the “jollytail.” NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in Australia. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of Oceania, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.
I used to have a dozen or so of these guys in my turtle tank, they were about 15-20cm and growing but they died because of the blooming fires heating up the area. They also taste really nice. The Asian restaurants round here get in 25cm ones and work magic on them, making them amazing.DAY 183 [OCEANIA NATIVES WEEK]
https://coburgaquarium.com.au/products/galaxias-maculatus-jollytail
Common Galaxias
Galaxias maculatus
Size: 4”
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 40G/1 small group
Country of origin: Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 50-70° F
Description
Beginning Oceania natives week is Galaxias maculatus, hailing from the family Galaxiidae. These coldwater/temperate fish are found in parts of both Oceania and South America. They are relatively common in their native range, though very rare in home aquaria, especially in terms of international trade. They belong to the same clade as salmon, trouts, and pikes. This species is also sometimes referred to as the “jollytail.” NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in Australia. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of Oceania, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.
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