https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Aquascapeguru&feedformat=atomThe Aquarium Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T16:37:54ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.29.2https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Paracheirodon_innesi&diff=82996Paracheirodon innesi2017-02-01T06:43:46Z<p>Aquascapeguru: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Neon Tetra<br />
|extra_common_names=Neon, Neon Tetra, Neon Fish<br />
|species=Paracheirodon innesi<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Hyphessobrycon innesi<br />
|image=Neontetra657.jpg<br />
|caption=Neon Tetra<br />
|availability=VC<br />
|habitat=South America<br />
|family=Characidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=E<br />
|min_size=0.8<br />
|max_size=1.5<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=3<br />
|max_life_span=10<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=4.6<br />
|max_ph=7.6<br />
|min_temperature=22<br />
|max_temperature=26<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=4<br />
|max_water_hardness=10<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:An Amazonian South American Tetra from blackwater or clearwater stream tributaries of the Solimões River.<br />
|sexing=:Females tend to have a more "triangular" belly, as well as having the blue band bend upwards to some degree. Males have a noticeably flatter belly, compared to the females.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:Breeding occurs in the morning after a rainfall. Temperature should be 24-26°C (75-78°F). Water should be soft, 0-6 GH. If you cannot put fish into a separate breeding tank with soft water a 50% water change can sometimes simulate rainfall. Prepare mature fish by feeding them a high protein diet for several days. Afterwards, select a breeding pair or small group and transfer them into the breeding tank. The tank should be prepared with a [[spawning mop]] or plants like [[java moss]] to allow the eggs to fall through and into. The tank should be kept in full darkness for a period (overnight) and then the light levels should be slowly increased (position the tank by an east facing window).<br />
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:Spawning should occur during the morning. The eggs are the size of sand and not sticky. The adult neon tetras will eat the eggs, so remove them after spawning. Cover the tank again to maintain darkness. The eggs and young fry are very light sensitive. After 24-36 hours the eggs should hatch and fry should be swimming in another 4 days. They should be fed [[infusoria]], newly hatched [[brine shrimp]], or fry food. They prefer soft water and are sensitive to water changes, so begin with very small (5-10%) water changes often and maintain a gently flowing sponge filter in their tank. Once they are large enough to eat [[micro pellets]] they can be acclimated to a general tank.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Gets along fine in a community tank. Prefers to be a middle to bottom swimmer. Should not be kept with larger predatory fish such as [[Angelfish]] as the Neons may get eaten. Keep them in schools of 6 or more of their own kind, in smaller numbers they will be shy and nervous fish.<br />
|diet=:The Neon Tetra is an unfussy eater accepting most foods. In an aquarium use flake and granular foods along with micro pellet, supplemented with small live and frozen foods such as [[artemia]] and [[daphnia]]. Some bite snails' tentacles (maybe mistaken for worms).<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. Due to a natural fear of predators, this fish may be resistant to eating food from the water's surface. To overcome this hold your fish food underwater for a moment and release the food. As with all fish, you should only feed the fish what they can eat in 5 minutes.<br />
|environment_specifics=:While Neons like a [[pH]] under 7, they can adjust to a more [[alkaline]] pH, but will be unlikely to breed. Most Neons are mass bred and are well adjusted to a higher pH. They do not like a varying pH or a high [[GH]] value, so ensure an adequate [[KH]] level. They live in stagnant pools in the wild and so do not like much current inside the tank because they are not physiologically adapted to cope with it. Some current is necessary because of internal filter currents but try to keep this to a minimum.<br />
|behaviour=:Peaceful and a good community fish. Will school in groups of 6 or more. Although they school with their own species if there are enough of them, they will also school with Cardinal Tetras (''Paracheirodon axelrodi'') and Green Neon Tetras (''Paracheirodon simulans''), or any of the other small, torpedo-bodied characins, if there are not enough Neon Tetras. If they are kept in groups of under four then they may stop swimming and go pale and die after a couple of days. Other fish use this fish as a [[spotter fish]]; that is, if there is a predator about these fish will spot it first. Therefore, other more timid fish, such as [[ramirezi|Rams]], will come out into the open more if you put these fish in your tank. Useful to the aquarist as an [[indicator fish]]. If they are closely packed together, then they are alarmed and feel threatened. Usually if they are settled, they will disperse over your tank.<br />
|identification=:Like a [[Cardinal Tetra]], the Neon has a brilliant blue upper body and a red underside. However, unlike the Cardinal, the Neon's red underside ends halfway to the head, becoming a white belly. They are very distinctive and commonly available.<br />
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:There are other selectively bred varieties available, including a Gold variety with a pale creamy gold body and faint lateral blue line, and one called "Diamond Head" which has far more iridescent blue on its head than the regular variety.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Tetras, Tetras, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
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== Species note ==<br />
:Neon Tetras are known to suffer from a species-specific parasite, aptly named [[Neon Tetra Disease]]. This disease is also called Pleistophora. It is highly contagious and any fish thought to be suffering from it should be removed. It can be, but is rarely, passed on to other species. The main cause of the disease occurring in neon tetras is when a parasite found in a dead, rotting organism is eaten by the neon. Symptoms of the disease include:<br />
:*Loss of normal colouration<br />
:*Curved spine<br />
:*Bloating<br />
:*Strange swimming patterns<br />
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:Unfortunately, NTD cannot be cured, however, you should remove the infected fish from the tank as soon as possible so you can prevent infection of your other fish. This disease is caused by a protozoan parasite, the sporozoan, ''Pleistophora hyphessobryconis''.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Neontetra.jpg|Neon Tetra<br />
Image:Paracheirodon_innesi1.jpg|Female Neon Tetra<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=10691}}<br />
*[[w:Neon tetra|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller<br />
*[http://www.tropicalfishfinder.co.uk/article_detail.asp?id=30 Tropical FishFinder]<br />
*[http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile17.html Badmans Tropical Fish]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/tet-neon.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=tetraneon Aqua Fish]<br />
*[http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/disease_4.html Neon Tetra Disease]<br />
*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Neon-Tetra-Fact-Sheet.php Neon Tetra fact Sheet]</div>Aquascapeguruhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Cichlasoma_octofasciatum&diff=82995Cichlasoma octofasciatum2017-02-01T06:38:38Z<p>Aquascapeguru: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Jack Dempsey<br />
|extra_common_names=Jack Dempsey, Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, The Jack Dempsey<br />
|species=Rocio octofasciatum<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Archocentrus octofasciatus, Nandopsis octofasciatum, Cichlasoma octofasciata, Rocio octofasciata<br />
|image=Jackdempsey-9049.jpg<br />
|caption=Jack Dempsey<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=central america<br />
|family=Cichlidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=7.9<br />
|max_size=9.8<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=12<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=55<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=7.0<br />
|max_ph=8.0<br />
|min_temperature=22<br />
|max_temperature=30<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=9<br />
|max_water_hardness=20<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:North and Central America: Atlantic slope from southern Mexico (Papaloapán River) to Honduras (Ulua River).<br />
|sexing=:Females are paler in colour to the more vivid males. Females fins are rounded whereas males are long and pointed, see identification below. The spangling on the face of a male will cover the top half of the fish's face. The body of the male will have much brighter, more prominent spangles. Females, however, may have some faint spangling on the body but it will be very faded. The female's face may have some spangling but the biggest difference is the bottom portion of the female's face will have blue colouration on the lower portion of the face.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:Once a pair has formed, Jack Dempseys can be exceptionally prolific parents. They will dig a pit in the substrate in which eggs will be laid, and the pair will guard the eggs and fry ferociously until they are ready to be moved on. Spawn sizes can number into the hundreds. Once a pair has bred once they will continue to do so on a regular basis.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:An aggressive fish that does not play well with others. Best kept in a species tank. Although in some instances they can be housed with robust fish such as larger [[:Category:Barbs|Barbs]] or [[Oscar]]s but this will depend entirely on the individual fish's temperament.<br />
|diet=:A carnivorous fish that will take high-quality Cichlid pellets, [[bloodworm]], [[brine shrimp]], [[ghost shrimp]], crickets, earthworms and other live or frozen foods. May benefit from occasional blanched vegetables in its diet.<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Prefers a slow current with soft substrate. Hiding places are a must and they will dig, so artificial plants over live would suit them better, or plants that are rooted to decor may work such as [[Java Fern]]. They will thrive best with immaculate water quality, so good filtration and frequent water changes are a must, they are, however, tolerant of water temperature and will even cope with water in the sixties (Fahrenheit).<br />
|behaviour=:An aggressive fish intolerant of others. Likes to dig in the substrate and will dig vigorously during spawning.<br />
|identification=:A slightly elongated fish with lateral compression, the males' dorsal and anal fins are exceptionally pointed and can be long enough to reach to the middle of the caudal fin. The males can also exhibit a [[nuchal hump]] when mature. The females are shorter and more rounded. The caudal fin is fan-shaped. They are attractively coloured, often deep green-blue in base colour and covered with lighter coloured spots or flecks. Vertical bands are visible down the flanks.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American)<br />
}}<br />
== Species Variation - Blue Jack Dempsey ==<br />
:The Blue Jack Dempsey (BJD), or Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, is now being seen more often in the pet trade. It is not a separate species (although initially given the name ''Rocio octofasciata''), but a colour variation. It is vivid pale blue with mottled black markings. For more details on this fish, read the [http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/blog.php?blogid=97 Practical Fishkeeping Article].<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Jackdempsey-290.jpg|Jack Dempsey<br />
Image:JackDempseyCichlid-8518.jpg|Jack Dempsey Closeup<br />
Image:Cichlasoma octofasciatum-5610.jpg|Young Electric Blue JDs<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=3616}}<br />
*[[w:Jack Dempsey (fish)|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile29.html Badmans Tropical Fish]<br />
*[http://www.fishlore.com/profile-jackdempsey.htm Fish Lore]<br />
*[http://www.tropicalfishfinder.co.uk/news_article.asp?id=2055 Tropical Fish Finder] - About Electric Blue Jack Dempseys</div>Aquascapeguru