xenacanth9's Fish of the Day
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Quite closely related in fact. Both are in the Danioninae family.
DAY 73
https://www.aquariumfishsale.com/products/african-leaf-fish
African Leaffish
Polycentropsis abbreviata
Size: 3”
pH: 6.0-6.5
Tank size: 20G/Individual
Country of origin: Cameroon, Benin, Gabon, Nigeria
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Shy and predatory. Peaceful with most similarly-sized tankmates
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Not to be confused with Ctenopoma acutirostre, a gourami relative that is sometimes offered under the same name, Polycentropsis abbreviata is a largely underappreciated Nandid found in Africa. They are quite similar to the leaffish of Polycentridae, and though some sources place this species within said family, it is not officially classified under Polycentridae. They are the only described member of their genus.
https://www.aquariumfishsale.com/products/african-leaf-fish
African Leaffish
Polycentropsis abbreviata
Size: 3”
pH: 6.0-6.5
Tank size: 20G/Individual
Country of origin: Cameroon, Benin, Gabon, Nigeria
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Shy and predatory. Peaceful with most similarly-sized tankmates
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Not to be confused with Ctenopoma acutirostre, a gourami relative that is sometimes offered under the same name, Polycentropsis abbreviata is a largely underappreciated Nandid found in Africa. They are quite similar to the leaffish of Polycentridae, and though some sources place this species within said family, it is not officially classified under Polycentridae. They are the only described member of their genus.
DAY 74
http://jonahsaquarium.com/jonahsite/piccottusbaird.htm
Mottled Sculpin
Cottus bairdii
Size: 4”
pH: 5.0-7.0
Tank size: 25G/Individual
Country of origin: United States, Canada
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Shy and predatory. Peaceful with most similarly-sized tankmates
Temperature: 60-65° F
Description
Cottus bairdii is a fairly widespread American sculpin that is extremely rare in the aquarium trade. Perhaps surprisingly based on appearance, this species does not possess venom, and is generally harmless to humans. As for the link, it does not take you directly to where you can order these fish. Go to their fish list for details on availability.
http://jonahsaquarium.com/jonahsite/piccottusbaird.htm
Mottled Sculpin
Cottus bairdii
Size: 4”
pH: 5.0-7.0
Tank size: 25G/Individual
Country of origin: United States, Canada
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Shy and predatory. Peaceful with most similarly-sized tankmates
Temperature: 60-65° F
Description
Cottus bairdii is a fairly widespread American sculpin that is extremely rare in the aquarium trade. Perhaps surprisingly based on appearance, this species does not possess venom, and is generally harmless to humans. As for the link, it does not take you directly to where you can order these fish. Go to their fish list for details on availability.
Technically among the closest we have to a true freshwater lionfish.
My lfs said they're are going to import the "Blue Ridge" sculpin. Those are fresh water and really cool.
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