xenacanth9's Fish of the Day

[xenacanth9]

DAY 142
https://bwaquatics.com/products/betta-stiktos-rare-bettas?variant=37729905541272

Stiktos Betta
Betta stiktos

Size: 2”
pH: 5.0-7.0
Tank size: 5G/Individual
Country of origin: Cambodia
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: 75-85° F

Description

Betta stiktos is one of the world’s rarest Betta species. This highly endangered Cambodian species was once thought to be extinct, though was brought back due to efforts by conservationists, and even average hobbyists and breeders. Clear sexual dimorphism, as shown above. (Left: male, right: female) Part of the splendens complex.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Almost day 150! WOOHOO! Keep up the good work!

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 143
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/electric-eel-electrophorus-electricus/

Electric Eel
Electrophorus electricus

Size: 4.5’ [Sometimes larger]
pH: 6.0-7.0
Tank size: 1500G/Individual
Country of origin: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Suriname, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Sluggish, though extremely dangerous
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Electrophorus electricus is the iconic image that comes to mind for many when they think “eel.” However, as you may know, these fish are not eels at all, but rather knifefish. No true eel is known to possess any form of electric charge. Due to this fish’s extreme electrical charge, they should be kept either alone, or in a species tank. Some have successfully kept them with small dither fish such as tetras, though this has its risks. This species has been known to reach up to 8’ in the wild-- However, this is rare in captivity.

 

[xenacanth9]

Again-- Most sites will probably estimate the size for the electric eel at about 7-8'. Though this isn't super rare in the wild, captive specimens very rarely if ever attain this size, and usually stay at around 4-5'. (4.5' approximate average)

 

[Deadeye]

Definitely a fish I’d love to try if I have a lot of extra space and am feeling extra daring…

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

I really enjoyed these last few pages! Something I saw though was the max size of chain pickerel. They are a popular target species when fishing where I live and they are caught up to 30” regularly. Other than that these posts have been great!

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 144
https://www.predatoryfins.com/products/golden-climbing-perch-anabas-testudineus

Climbing Perch
Anabas testudineus

Size: 8”
pH: 5.5-8.0
Tank size: 40G/Individual
Country of origin: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Predatory. Also territorial towards conspecifics. Could possibly be kept in specialized communities
Temperature: 60-85° F
sg: 1.000-1.010

Description

Anabas testudineus is a gourami relative that can be found in several countries throughout Asia. Any tankmates kept with this fish should be robust enough to stand their own ground, but not to a point where they could overpower this fish. While this species is not overly shy, hiding spots and foliage are, though not needed, appreciated.

 

[xenacanth9]

Next one is a cichlid, which is a group that I feel I don't give enough attention here

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 145
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/krobia-xinguensis/

NO COMMON NAME
Krobia xinguensis

Size: 5”
pH: 6.0-7.5
Tank size: 30G/Pair
Country of origin: Brazil
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful, though slightly territorial
Temperature: 75-85° F

Description

Krobia xinguensis is a somewhat rare, though still occasionally available South American cichlid found only in the Xingu river drainage in Brazil. Being cichlids, these fish are naturally territorial-- however, they are actually quite peaceful in comparison to many other cichlid species. They are rather hardy. This species was described fairly recently, back in 2012.

 

[xenacanth9]

Some good ones coming up!