xenacanth9's Fish of the Day

[xenacanth9]

For the next profile, I'm not quite sure what its average size is, and I was only able to find their maximum size. Keep in mind that this species may not often reach the size listed. However, due to its rarity and obscurity, there isn't much widely-known information.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 221
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/rita-rita/

Rita Catfish
Rita rita

Size: 5’ [Likely smaller much of the time]
pH: 6.0-7.0
Tank size: 2500G/Individual
Country of origin: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory
Temperature: 65-80° F
sg: [Enters brackish, though exact info is insufficient]

Description

Rita rita is a large and incredibly rare Asian catfish. It is one of the largest species of its genus, perhaps second only to the massive Rita sacerdotum, which may possibly be capable of reaching over 6.5’ in the wild.

 

[xenacanth9]

We're also getting pretty close to 20K views... Thanks everyone

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 222
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/ruby-spotted-goby/

Red-Spotted Goby
Rhinogobius rubromaculatus

Size: 2”
pH: 6.0-8.0
Tank size: 15G/1 small group
Country of origin: China, Taiwan
Diet: Live foods, can be weaned onto frozen and even dry
Temperament: Occasionally territorial
Temperature: 65-75° F

Description

Rhinogobius rubromaculatus is an Asian goby species native to China and Taiwan. Males of this species are distinguished by their deep red spots. This fish makes a very interesting and personable addition to most community tanks of an appropriate size. May be able to live in water up to 80° F, though lower temperatures are advised.

 

[latapy10]

We're also getting pretty close to 20K views... Thanks everyone

You can make a book from that...

 

[xenacanth9]

Lol

 

[xenacanth9]

My bad for forgetting yesterday

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 223
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/mbu-puffer-tetraodon-mbu/

Mbu Pufferfish
Tetraodon mbu

Size: 2’
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 350G/Individual
Country of origin: Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia
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: 75-80° F
sg: 1.000-1.005

Description

Tetraodon mbu is one of, if not the largest freshwater pufferfish in the world. These giant fish are very predatory and aggressive, though, surprisingly, less aggressive than many other Tetraodon species such as Tetraodon lineatus, the fahaka pufferfish. They make incredibly interesting centerpiece fish in a large monster tank. Tends to do better with smaller schoolers than other aggressive/monster fish. Unbeknownst to most, this species can live in mild brackish water.

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 224
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/african-red-cap-moon-tetra-bathyaethiops-breuseghemi/

Rectangle Spot Moon Tetra
Bathyaethiops breuseghemi

Size: 2.5”
pH: 6.0-7.0
Tank size: 20G/1 small group
Country of origin: Central African Republic, DR Congo
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though slightly nippy
Temperature: 75-85° F

Description

Bathyaethiops breuseghemi is a rare and quite colorful African tetra found in parts of the Congo River drainage. While they are fairly peaceful, and get along with most tankmates, they may occasionally nip fins. Due to this, it’s not recommended to keep them with especially long-finned tankmates such as many Betta species.

 

[Friller2009]

Unbeknownst to most, this species can live in mild brackish water.

I had no idea.