This fish is generally peaceful as long as it's kept in a good group. Identification[edit] An attractive species with a bold black horizontal line running from the eye through to the tail. Some iridescence in the scales. Pictures[edit] ...
Aphredoderus ornatus— Blackstripe Pirate Perch Amblyopsidae– Cavefishes Body not elongate, snakelike, or possessing bony plates. Dorsal fin short, less than half of total length, usually located near center of body. Dorsal fin and anal fins not extending from head to caudal fin; both fins...
rays; pelvic fin is long (93.8-136.6%HL) reaching beyond the anus; pectoral fin length is 34.6-39.4%SL; a clearly black blotch above the pectoral fin base; thin black longitudinal stripe along the body; caudal pedun- cle with clearly dark blotch; lower jaw smooth, no tubercles on skin...
The major players of coloration in fish are: melanophore found in melanosome (for black and brown); xanthophore pigment found in xanthosome and carotenoid (for yellow and orange); erythrophore present in erythrosome (for orange and red); iridophore present in platelets (for iridescence); le...
The tiger shrimp is a gray-blue shrimp with black stripes. The tiger shrimp is named for its orange appearance when cooked (tiger shrimp are popular in Japanese cuisine). Amongst fishkeeping enthusiasts, tiger shrimp are popular due to their ease of care and breeding, and their relaxed persona...
FOR FISH OF A DIFFERENT STRIPE, CHECK THE FRESHWATER SCENE FROM ROCKFISH TO CRAPPIE, THE SALT-FREE VERSIONS ALSO ARE BITING NOW.(SPORTS)Tolliver, Lee
Provided you have a tank with more than 30 gallons of water and somelive plantsand rocks, most of these breeds will make a fine pet and a stunning attraction in your aquarium. Black Veil Angelfish and Blushing Angelfish are peaceful and easy to maintain. These fish are perfect if you are...
The Skunk Cory Cat adds a splash of drama to any home aquarium. Also known as Sands' Cory Cat,Corydoras arcuatusis active, yet peaceful, especially when kept in small schools. Though other members of theCorydorasgenus boast black stripes over the eyes and down the back, the back stripe of...
They are popular among aquarists, asthey eat practically all the waste in the tank,whether it is decaying plants, leftover food, dead fish, or even fish feces. The shrimp waste that passes out looks like large grains of black sand, which you can easily siphon out of the tank whilechangin...
Healthy adult males are reputed to have a solid red colour on the trailing edge throughout the whole length of thedorsalfin. With females this stripe is suppose to be much shorter or broken. In males theirventralfins and noses are bright red, in females these are paler red and the female...