xenacanth9's Fish of the Day

[Friller2009]

Alright, a couple errors in this one!

1. It says "live and frozen foods. It is imperative that you provide some sort of hard food" under diet. This was copied from the previous entry and I forgot to change it.

2. It says this is a "relatively small" Betta species. I meant to say relatively large.

3. I also claimed that this species is only known from Malaysia. This is untrue. I may have copied this and forgotten to change it.

My bad.

If you can admit about your mistakes and correct them, you’re doing something right

 

[latapy10]

DAY 194
https://simstropicalfish.co.uk/fish...ail-loach-vaillantella-maassi-8cm-wild-caught

Fork-Tailed Loach
Vaillantella maassi

Size: 5”
pH: 4.0-7.0
Tank size: 35G/1 small group
Country of origin: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Vaillantella maassi is a most peculiar loach species native to Asia. They are generally similar in demeanor to kuhli loaches, and should be cared for similarly. One potential issue is their size, which can be up to six inches. Though this is not massive, I would keep these fish away from particularly tiny bottom dwellers such as dwarf Corydoras. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in the UK. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of the UK, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.

There is one problem with this fish.This fish is not for community tank..It bothers other bottom dwelers.Very territorial and often agressive.

 

[xenacanth9]

If you can admit about your mistakes and correct them, you’re doing something right

Thank you, and

There is one problem with this fish.This fish is not for community tank..It bothers other bottom dwelers.Very territorial and often agressive.

My mistake

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 217
https://www.aquascapeonline.com/aqu...ter-fish-oddballs-hepsetus-odoe-african-pike/

African Odoe Pike
Hepsetus odoe

Size: 1.5’ [Possibly larger]
pH: 7.0-7.5
Tank size: 180G/Individual
Country of origin: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo
Diet: Live foods, can be weaned onto frozen
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Hepsetus odoe is a large, aggressive African characin with a predatory demeanor. Will likely get along with most similarly-sized fish, but it’s not advised to keep them with particularly aggressive tankmates at risk of fighting. Be careful when feeding, as this fish could easily take off a finger if you’re not.

 

[xenacanth9]

Next one is very interesting

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 218
https://bluegrassaquatics.com/antenna-fish-regular.html

Flathead Sillago
Sillaginopsus panijus

Size: 1’ [Possibly larger]
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 100G/Individual
Country of origin: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.010-1.025

Description

Sillaginopsus panijus is the first whiting to be featured on this thread. These brackish fish are incredibly rare in the aquarium industry, and you would be very lucky to get your hands on one. This species has very interestingly shaped fins. May be able to live in freshwater for some time, though this is not advised for long-term care.

 

[xenacanth9]

Next is another flatfish!

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 219
https://aquariumfish.ecwid.com/Premium-Freshwater-Flounder-p78622252

Hogchoker
Trinectes maculatus

Size: 6”
pH: 8.0-8.5
Tank size: 40G/Individual
Country of origin: Mexico, Panama, Trinidad/Tobago, USA, Venezuela
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Peaceful, may be bullied by larger fish
Temperature: 65-70° F
sg: 1.005-1.010 [Possibly up to 1.025]

Description

Trinectes maculatus is an American flatfish that frequently enters freshwater waterways. Brackish is required for long-term care, though freshwater will work for a little while. This species will sometimes be sold under the names “freshwater flounder” and “Achirus fasciatus.” Relatively common in the wild.

 

[xenacanth9]

Next is another brackish fish!

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 220
https://www.natsfish.com/product/fi...ullrout-brackish-5-6cm-centropogon-australis/

Eastern Fortescue
Centropogon australis

Size: 6”
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 40G/Individual
Country of origin: Australia
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Mildly aggressive
Temperature: 70-80° F
sg: 1.010-1.025

Description

Centropogon australis is a brackish/marine waspfish exclusive to Australia. They are related to Notesthes robusta, the aforementioned bullrout. Though sometimes found in freshwater, this species is best kept in brackish or marine conditions. 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.