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Aplocheilus parvus (SUNDARA RAJ, 1916) - Dwarf Panchax

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Aplocheilus parvus (SUNDARA RAJ, 1916) – Dwarf Panchax

3 May, 2023Ebooks 1

Synonyms Panchax parvus Sundara Raj, 1916; Haplochilus panchax madrensis Schermer, 1924 Etymology The word “Aplocheilus” originates from the fusion of two Greek words: “απλός” (apló), which means “simple” or “plain”, and “χείλος” (cheílos), which denotes “lip”. The term “parvus” has Latin origins and denotes “little” or “low-cost”. Classification Order: Cyprinodontiformes Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution Aplocheilus parvus (SUNDARA RAJ, 1916) – Dwarf […]

Cyprinodon pachycephalus ( MINCKLEY & MINCKLEY, 1986 )

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Cyprinodon pachycephalus ( MINCKLEY & MINCKLEY, 1986 )

30 April, 2023Cyprinformes, Ebooks 0

Etymology Cyprinodon derives from the Greek words ‘kuprinos’, which means ‘carp’, and ‘odous’, which means ‘tooth’. Pachycephalus comes from the Greek words ‘pakhus’, meaning ‘thick’, and ‘kephale’, meaning ‘head’, referring to the prominent head shape of this species. Classification Order: Cyprinodontiformes Family: Cyprinodontidae Distribution The designated type locality for this species is located in Baños de San […]

Nannostomus digrammus (FOWLER, 1913) - Twostripe Pencilfish

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Nannostomus digrammus (FOWLER, 1913) – Twostripe Pencilfish

25 March, 2023Ebooks 0

Synonyms Poeciliobrycon digrammus Fowler, 1913 Etymology Nannostomus: from the Latin nannus, meaning ‘small‘, and Greek stoma, meaning ‘mouth’, in reference to the small mouthparts of member species. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Lebiasinidae Distribution This fish is indigenous to the central Amazon basin and has been documented in the Madeira, Branco, Trombetas, and Tapajós river systems as well as the Rupununi basin […]

Madagascar Rainbowfish (Bedotia Madagascariensis)

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Rainbows & Blue-eyes – Madagascar Rainbowfish (Bedotia Madagascariensis)

13 March, 2023Rainbows and Blue-eyes 0

This slender-bodied aquarium favorite is the only rainbowfish of African origin. It is a colorful species, the males being multicolored, and the females yellow. A large shoal kept under appropriate conditions creates an unforgettable sight.

Licorice Dwarf Gourami (Parosphromenus deisneri)

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Gouramis & Relatives – Licorice Dwarf Gourami (Parosphromenus deisneri)

13 March, 2023Gouramis and Relatives 0

This is by far the most frequently available of all the licorice gourami species. It has a long history in the hobby, having first been imported in 1914, but its rather demanding requirements mean that it is often not seen at its best in aquatic stores—a factor that has undoubtedly contributed to its somewhat limited occurrence in home aquaria.

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Livebeavers – Southern Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

13 March, 2023Livebearers 4

Just like its famous relative, X. helleri (Swordtail), this species is inherently highly variable and has been developed into numerous color varieties. It has also been hybridized with both X. helleri and X. variatus (Sunset Platy). The best places to find true wild-type specimens are specialist livebearer societies.

Lampeye Panchax (Aplocheilichthys luxophthalmus)

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Livebeavers – Lampeye Panchax (Aplocheilichthys luxophthalmus)

13 March, 2023Livebearers 0

Two subspecies of this delightful lampeye are now recognized: A. l. luxophthalmus (Lampeye Panchax itself), and A. l. hanncrzi (Hannerz’s Lampeye) from the lower Cross River drainage in Nigeria. To see either fish at its best, close attention must be paid to achieving optimum aquarium conditions.

Ebook freshwater aquarium fish MISCELLANEOUS FISH Motoro Stingray Potamotrygon motoro

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Miscellaneous Fish – Motoro Stingray (Potamotrygon motoro)

7 March, 2023Miscellaneous Fish 0

This is an extremely variable species that, along with other members of the family, is becoming increasingly popular. Stingrays are most definitely not suitable for new aquarists and should in any case be treated with caution because of the dangers posed by the sting. Seek specialist advice and consult specialist literature before purchase.

Ebook freshwater aquarium fish MISCELLANEOUS FISH Shovelnosed Sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Miscellaneous Fish – Shovelnosed Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus)

7 March, 2023Miscellaneous Fish 6

Most sturgeons can grow to very large sizes—e.g. Huso huso (Beluga) can reach around 26ft (8m)—and are therefore totally unsuitable for aquaria. However, the Shovelnosed Sturgeon, along with Acipenser ruthenus (Sterlet) and A. stellatus (Stellate Sturgeon), are smaller and can be housed in aquaria as long as they are spacious enough. One of the reasons for their growth in popularity in certain countries — beginning in the late 1980s/early 1990s—has been the expansion of the pondkeeping/watergardening hobby in general, and that of Koi keeping in particular. Shovelnoses, Sterlets, and Stellate Sturgeons are transferred to outside ponds once they outgrow their aquaria.

Ebook freshwater aquarium fish MISCELLANEOUS FISH Ornate Birchir Polypterus ornatipinnis

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[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Miscellaneous Fish – Ornate Birchir (Polypterus ornatipinnis)

7 March, 2023Miscellaneous Fish 0

This is the most widely available member of its genus. Although they have a number of characteristics in common with Erpetoichthys calabaricus (Ropefish), birchirs do not possess a snakelike body and do not lack a pelvic fin. Several other species are occasionally available: P. congicus (Congo Birchir), mainly from D. R. Congo; P. delhezi (Armored Birchir), also from D. R. Congo; P. palmas (Marbled Birchir) from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and D. R. Congo; and P. senegalus (Cuvier’s or Senegal Birchir) from Senegal, Gambia, the Niger, White Nile, and several major lakes, such as Lakes Albert, Chad, and Rudolf. All of these species have similar requirements.

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