https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Aussie+Aquarist&feedformat=atomThe Aquarium Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T12:52:15ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.29.2https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pethia_conchonius&diff=83395Pethia conchonius2017-09-25T05:02:32Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Tried a fourth time to fix brokren link</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Rosy Barb<br />
|extra_common_names=Rosy Barb, Red Barb<br />
|species=Pethia conchonius<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Barbus conchonius, Cyprinus conchonius, Puntius conchonius khagariansis, Systomus conchonius, Systomus pyropterus, Systomus pyrrhopterus, Puntius conchonius<br />
|image=Male_Rosy_Barb.jpg<br />
|caption=Male Rosy Barb<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=3<br />
|max_size=4<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=4<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=7.2<br />
|max_ph=7.8<br />
|min_temperature=18<br />
|max_temperature=25<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=5<br />
|max_water_hardness=15<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:Found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There have been reports of it in Myanmar.<ref>{{FishBase |id=4714}} Distribution</ref><br />
|sexing=:Males are green towards the dorsal fin, females are redder. Males have black spots on the dorsal fin, also their fins grow quite long.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:One of the most peaceful of the Barbs, but just to be safe, do not keep with slow-moving or long-finned fish such as [[Betta]]s and [[Angelfish]] as they still may be fin nipped. Keep in shoaling groups of 5 or more, more females than males if mixed sexes.<br />
|diet=:Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]].<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Fairly hardy towards most tank environments. Keep in a spacious tank with ample open swimming space as well as hiding places.<br />
|behaviour=:One of the more peaceful Barbs that is unlikely to be aggressive towards tank mates, especially if kept in a shoal. It should be remembered that this fish can get bigger than many community fish, and to be careful not to keep fish with a major difference in size in the same tank.<br />
|identification=:The Rosy Barb has no barbels and has slight lateral compression. The back is copper to green-gold, the flanks are bright orange to red and metallic looking. Near the caudal peduncle is a black spot. The reddish fins may be elaborate with the anal and dorsal fins have black borders along the upper-parts. Males turn a deep, but bright red colour at spawning times.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Puntius_conchonius.jpg|Rosy Barb<br />
Image:Rosy_Barbs.jpg|Long Fin Rosy Barbs<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
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|<youtube>kHeZb096GTY</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4714}}<br />
*[http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Puntius_conchonius.html Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/rosybarb.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[[w:Rosy barb|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_rosy.php Aqua Hobby]<br />
*[http://www.bettatrading.com.au/Rosy-Barb-Fact-Sheet.php Rosy Barb Fact Sheet]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pethia_conchonius&diff=83394Pethia conchonius2017-09-25T05:01:12Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Tried a third time to fix broken link.</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Rosy Barb<br />
|extra_common_names=Rosy Barb, Red Barb<br />
|species=Pethia conchonius<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Barbus conchonius, Cyprinus conchonius, Puntius conchonius khagariansis, Systomus conchonius, Systomus pyropterus, Systomus pyrrhopterus, Puntius conchonius<br />
|image=Male_Rosy_Barb.jpg<br />
|caption=Male Rosy Barb<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=3<br />
|max_size=4<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=4<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=7.2<br />
|max_ph=7.8<br />
|min_temperature=18<br />
|max_temperature=25<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=5<br />
|max_water_hardness=15<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:Found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There have been reports of it in Myanmar.<ref>{{FishBase |id=4714}} Distribution</ref><br />
|sexing=:Males are green towards the dorsal fin, females are redder. Males have black spots on the dorsal fin, also their fins grow quite long.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:One of the most peaceful of the Barbs, but just to be safe, do not keep with slow-moving or long-finned fish such as [[Betta]]s and [[Angelfish]] as they still may be fin nipped. Keep in shoaling groups of 5 or more, more females than males if mixed sexes.<br />
|diet=:Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]].<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Fairly hardy towards most tank environments. Keep in a spacious tank with ample open swimming space as well as hiding places.<br />
|behaviour=:One of the more peaceful Barbs that is unlikely to be aggressive towards tank mates, especially if kept in a shoal. It should be remembered that this fish can get bigger than many community fish, and to be careful not to keep fish with a major difference in size in the same tank.<br />
|identification=:The Rosy Barb has no barbels and has slight lateral compression. The back is copper to green-gold, the flanks are bright orange to red and metallic looking. Near the caudal peduncle is a black spot. The reddish fins may be elaborate with the anal and dorsal fins have black borders along the upper-parts. Males turn a deep, but bright red colour at spawning times.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Puntius_conchonius.jpg|Rosy Barb<br />
Image:Rosy_Barbs.jpg|Long Fin Rosy Barbs<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>kHeZb096GTY</youtube><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4714}}<br />
*[http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Puntius_conchonius.html Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/rosybarb.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[[w:Rosy barb|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_rosy.php Aqua Hobby]<br />
*[http:www.bettatrading.com.au/Rosy-Barb-Fact-Sheet.php Rosy Barb Fact Sheet]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pethia_conchonius&diff=83393Pethia conchonius2017-09-25T04:59:39Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Tried again to fix broken link.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Rosy Barb<br />
|extra_common_names=Rosy Barb, Red Barb<br />
|species=Pethia conchonius<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Barbus conchonius, Cyprinus conchonius, Puntius conchonius khagariansis, Systomus conchonius, Systomus pyropterus, Systomus pyrrhopterus, Puntius conchonius<br />
|image=Male_Rosy_Barb.jpg<br />
|caption=Male Rosy Barb<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=3<br />
|max_size=4<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=4<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=7.2<br />
|max_ph=7.8<br />
|min_temperature=18<br />
|max_temperature=25<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=5<br />
|max_water_hardness=15<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:Found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There have been reports of it in Myanmar.<ref>{{FishBase |id=4714}} Distribution</ref><br />
|sexing=:Males are green towards the dorsal fin, females are redder. Males have black spots on the dorsal fin, also their fins grow quite long.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:One of the most peaceful of the Barbs, but just to be safe, do not keep with slow-moving or long-finned fish such as [[Betta]]s and [[Angelfish]] as they still may be fin nipped. Keep in shoaling groups of 5 or more, more females than males if mixed sexes.<br />
|diet=:Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]].<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Fairly hardy towards most tank environments. Keep in a spacious tank with ample open swimming space as well as hiding places.<br />
|behaviour=:One of the more peaceful Barbs that is unlikely to be aggressive towards tank mates, especially if kept in a shoal. It should be remembered that this fish can get bigger than many community fish, and to be careful not to keep fish with a major difference in size in the same tank.<br />
|identification=:The Rosy Barb has no barbels and has slight lateral compression. The back is copper to green-gold, the flanks are bright orange to red and metallic looking. Near the caudal peduncle is a black spot. The reddish fins may be elaborate with the anal and dorsal fins have black borders along the upper-parts. Males turn a deep, but bright red colour at spawning times.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Puntius_conchonius.jpg|Rosy Barb<br />
Image:Rosy_Barbs.jpg|Long Fin Rosy Barbs<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>kHeZb096GTY</youtube><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4714}}<br />
*[http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Puntius_conchonius.html Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/rosybarb.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[[w:Rosy barb|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_rosy.php Aqua Hobby]<br />
*[http://http://www.bettatrading.com.au/Rosy-Barb-Fact-Sheet.php Rosy Barb Fact Sheet]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pethia_conchonius&diff=83392Pethia conchonius2017-09-25T04:56:52Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Attempted to fix broken link http://bettatrading.com.au/Rosy-Barb-Fact-Sheet.php</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Rosy Barb<br />
|extra_common_names=Rosy Barb, Red Barb<br />
|species=Pethia conchonius<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Barbus conchonius, Cyprinus conchonius, Puntius conchonius khagariansis, Systomus conchonius, Systomus pyropterus, Systomus pyrrhopterus, Puntius conchonius<br />
|image=Male_Rosy_Barb.jpg<br />
|caption=Male Rosy Barb<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=3<br />
|max_size=4<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=4<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=7.2<br />
|max_ph=7.8<br />
|min_temperature=18<br />
|max_temperature=25<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=5<br />
|max_water_hardness=15<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:Found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There have been reports of it in Myanmar.<ref>{{FishBase |id=4714}} Distribution</ref><br />
|sexing=:Males are green towards the dorsal fin, females are redder. Males have black spots on the dorsal fin, also their fins grow quite long.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:One of the most peaceful of the Barbs, but just to be safe, do not keep with slow-moving or long-finned fish such as [[Betta]]s and [[Angelfish]] as they still may be fin nipped. Keep in shoaling groups of 5 or more, more females than males if mixed sexes.<br />
|diet=:Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]].<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Fairly hardy towards most tank environments. Keep in a spacious tank with ample open swimming space as well as hiding places.<br />
|behaviour=:One of the more peaceful Barbs that is unlikely to be aggressive towards tank mates, especially if kept in a shoal. It should be remembered that this fish can get bigger than many community fish, and to be careful not to keep fish with a major difference in size in the same tank.<br />
|identification=:The Rosy Barb has no barbels and has slight lateral compression. The back is copper to green-gold, the flanks are bright orange to red and metallic looking. Near the caudal peduncle is a black spot. The reddish fins may be elaborate with the anal and dorsal fins have black borders along the upper-parts. Males turn a deep, but bright red colour at spawning times.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Puntius_conchonius.jpg|Rosy Barb<br />
Image:Rosy_Barbs.jpg|Long Fin Rosy Barbs<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>kHeZb096GTY</youtube><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4714}}<br />
*[http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Puntius_conchonius.html Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/rosybarb.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[[w:Rosy barb|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_rosy.php Aqua Hobby]<br />
*[http://http://bettatrading.com.au/Rosy-Barb-Fact-Sheet.php Rosy Barb Fact Sheet]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Danio_kyathit&diff=83391Danio kyathit2017-09-25T04:52:05Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Tried again to add Myanmar as its origin.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|species=Danio kyathit<br />
|image=Danio kyathit2.jpg<br />
|caption=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia.<br />
|origin=Found in Myanmar, <br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=1.5<br />
|max_size=2<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=5<br />
|max_life_span=8<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=68<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=5<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|tank_compatibility=:A very active fish that should be kept in a shoal of at least 6. They will bother slower moving fish so keep in well planted tanks with lots of hiding places.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Danios, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=54620}}<br />
*[http://danios.info/fish/kyathit.aspx Danios.info]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Danio&species=kyathit&id=953 Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/orangefinneddanio.php Aquatic Community]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Danio_kyathit&diff=83390Danio kyathit2017-09-25T04:50:51Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Tried again to add Myanmar as its origin.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|species=Danio kyathit<br />
|image=Danio kyathit2.jpg<br />
|caption=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia.<br />
|origin=:Found in Myanmar, <br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=1.5<br />
|max_size=2<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=5<br />
|max_life_span=8<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=68<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=5<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|tank_compatibility=:A very active fish that should be kept in a shoal of at least 6. They will bother slower moving fish so keep in well planted tanks with lots of hiding places.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Danios, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=54620}}<br />
*[http://danios.info/fish/kyathit.aspx Danios.info]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Danio&species=kyathit&id=953 Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/orangefinneddanio.php Aquatic Community]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Danio_kyathit&diff=83389Danio kyathit2017-09-25T04:47:57Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added Myanmar as an origin.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|species=Danio kyathit<br />
|image=Danio kyathit2.jpg<br />
|caption=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia.<br />
|origin=Myanmar<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=1.5<br />
|max_size=2<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=5<br />
|max_life_span=8<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=68<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=5<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|tank_compatibility=:A very active fish that should be kept in a shoal of at least 6. They will bother slower moving fish so keep in well planted tanks with lots of hiding places.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Danios, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=54620}}<br />
*[http://danios.info/fish/kyathit.aspx Danios.info]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Danio&species=kyathit&id=953 Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/orangefinneddanio.php Aquatic Community]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Danio_kyathit&diff=83388Danio kyathit2017-09-25T04:36:58Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added the country it is native to (Myanmar).</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|species=Danio kyathit<br />
|image=Danio kyathit2.jpg<br />
|caption=Orange-Finned Danio<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Myanmar in Asia.<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=1.5<br />
|max_size=2<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=5<br />
|max_life_span=8<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=68<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=5<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|tank_compatibility=:A very active fish that should be kept in a shoal of at least 6. They will bother slower moving fish so keep in well planted tanks with lots of hiding places.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Danios, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=54620}}<br />
*[http://danios.info/fish/kyathit.aspx Danios.info]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Danio&species=kyathit&id=953 Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/orangefinneddanio.php Aquatic Community]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pterophyllum_scalare&diff=83387Pterophyllum scalare2017-09-25T04:24:51Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added the word 'with' in the hope of reducing the slight ambiguity of the sentence ‘’Do not keep with small tetras or other small fish {{in|1.5}} and under, they may well become lunch, or overly aggressive fish. Avoid known fin nippers such as [[Tiger</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Angelfish<br />
|extra_common_names=Angels, Angelfish<br />
|species=Pterophyllum scalare<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Platax scalaris, Plataxoides dumerilii, Pterophillum eimekei, Pterophyllum dumerilii, Pterophyllum eimekei, Zeus scalaris<br />
|image=Freshwater_angelfish_biodome.jpg<br />
|caption=at the Montreal Biodome - Wild Type<br />
|availability=VC<br />
|habitat=south america<br />
|family=Cichlidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=5<br />
|max_size=6<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=5<br />
|max_life_span=9<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=30<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=G<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.2<br />
|min_temperature=75<br />
|max_temperature=78<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=9<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:Found throughout the Amazon River Basin, in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, along the Ucayali, Solimões and Amazon rivers; rivers of Amapá (Brazil), Rio Oyapock in French Guiana; Essequibo River in Guyana.<br />
|sexing=:Extremely difficult. Look for a slight [[nuchal hump]] on mature males, although it's not always accurate. The best way to sex is to look at the breeding tubes on a pair when they are spawning. The male's breeding tube will be much smaller than the female's.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Compatible with some South American Cichlids such as the [[German Blue Ram]] or any of the Apistogramma species. Do not keep with small tetras or other small fish {{in|1.5}} and under, they may well become lunch, or with overly aggressive fish. Avoid known fin nippers such as [[Tiger Barb]]s or [[Serpae Tetra]]s. Other territorial mid-top dwellers such as [[Betta splenden]]s and [[:Category:Gourami|Gourami]]s are not advisable either as they may become too curious towards the Angels.<br />
|diet=:Angels will accept most foods include live/frozen such as [[brine shrimp]] and good quality cichlid pellets. Keep the diet varied for optimum health.<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:This fish requires a water column at least {{cm|38}} in depth as these fish grow tall rather than long.<br />
<br />
:This fish likes an area of substrate to sift through while looking for food. Care should be taken however, if the substrate consists of small [[pea gravel]] that it should not accidentally choke on a piece. They also appreciate live plants, good filtration, and plenty of swimming room.<br />
|behaviour=:Angelfish are [[Cichlids]] that are good tank mates to other quiet fish. Energetic fish such as [[Tiger Barb]]s and [[Black Skirt Tetra]]s are not good tank mates. Sometimes large Angelfish will become aggressive towards others, this can be genetic aggression or a result of establishing territory to breed. Using a divider is a great way to separate an aggressive Angel or breeding pair.<br />
<br />
:While Angelfish have been known to eat small fish, this can be largely prevented by adding small fish when the Angelfish is very young. It then doesn't regard these fish as food. It also appears to lessen the bullying of other Angels.<br />
<br />
:Each Angelfish needs {{gal|10}} of the tank dedicated to it but if more than one Angelfish is kept in a {{gal|35|40}} tank, even if they are a breeding pair, it is very likely that one will begin to attack the other and it will eventually sicken and die. This behaviour usually manifests after they have bred or attempted to breed one or more times.<br />
<br />
:When Angelfish reach breeding age, no matter what size the tank is, a pair will set up housekeeping and be very aggressive when protecting their eggs. They will be unlikely to successfully breed in a community tank, however.<br />
|identification=:A high-bodied laterally-depressed triangular-shaped fish. Long dorsal and anal fins, not a long fish but very tall. A very distinctive looking and popular fish. "Veil tail" varieties are becoming more common, where the dorsal, anal and caudal fins are all dramatically elongated.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Angel Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
=== Colour variations of Angelfish ===<br />
==== Wild-Type ====<br />
This is how wild Angelfish would appear. Silver in base colour with several vertical dark bands.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Angelfishwildtype-6055.jpg|Wild-Type Angel<br />
Image:Angelfishwildtype-7922.jpg|Wild-Type Angel<br />
Image:Pterophyllum scalare-Wildtype-924.jpg<br />
Image:Angels1.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Marble Angelfish ====<br />
Has a mottled colouration of black, and white. Those with yellow or orange can be classed as Gold Marble or Koi Marble.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Marbled_Angelfish2.jpg|Marble Angel<br />
Image:Marbleangel1-4102.jpg|Marble Angel<br />
Image:Marbled_Angelfish.jpg|Marble Angel<br />
Image:Pterophyllum_scalare1.jpg|Gold Marble Veiltail<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Gold Angelfish ====<br />
Also referred to as Koi if black markings are evident. Usually devoid of stripes which can vary in colour from light silver yellow, to dark yellow, even showing some orange especially when mature. Some show slight marbling or dark markings when young.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:KoiAngelfish-1583.jpg|Gold Angel<br />
Image:KoiAngel2-2590.jpg|Koi Angel<br />
Image:KoiAngel-4847.jpg |Koi Angel<br />
Image:Pterophyllum_scalare2.jpg|Female Gold Veiltail<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Ghost Angelfish ====<br />
These Angels have a gene that eliminates their natural stripes on all but their fins. The body is generally pale with no markings, occasionally there will be black spots however. <br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Ghostangelfish-7250.jpg|Ghost Angel<br />
Image:Pterophyllum scalare-7123.jpg|Ghost Angel<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Blushing Angelfish ====<br />
Similar to ghost angelfish, blushing angelfish are stripeless. The "blushing" term refers to the red color around their gills, caused by oxygenated blood showing through the translucent gill plates. They are often somewhat colorless, though some take on a silvery, gold, or bluish sheen.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Blue_angelfish.jpg|Sunset Blush Angel<br />
Image:P.scalare.sunset blushing.neil916.jpg|Sunset Blushing Veiltail<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==== Smokey Angelfish ====<br />
This Angel has a silver base colour with lightly mottled dark patches and dark fins.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Smokeyangel-6059.jpg|Smokey Angel<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Black Angelfish ====<br />
The Black Angel does exactly what it says on the tin, the body and fins are black in colour.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Pterophyllum scalare-9784.jpg|Black Angel<br />
Image:Pterophyllum scalare black juv.JPG|Black Angel<br />
Image:Socrateis' Angel.jpg|Black Angel<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==== Half-Black Angelfish ====<br />
Resembles a regular silver Angel but the back half of the fish is solid black. Other black markings may be visible on the rest of the body.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Halfblackangelfish.jpg|Half Black Angel<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Chocolate Angelfish ====<br />
Chocolate Angelfish are an uncommon colour, they are a deep mottled rich brown and will occasionally have the wild-type vertical bars.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:ChocolateAngelfish-5419.jpg|Chocolate Angel<br />
</gallery><br />
==== Pearlscale Angelfish ====<br />
This can occur on any colour base, it is a recessive gene that produces a crinkled tinfoil appearance to the scales of the fish as they get older.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Pearlscalemarbleangel-4170.jpg|Gold Pearlscale<br />
Image:P.scalare.gold pearlscale.neil916.jpg|Gold Pearlscale<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==== Platinum Angelfish ====<br />
Platinums are solid white in colour with no black or orange markings. <br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Scala 40 blanca.JPG<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==== Albino Angelfish ====<br />
Not often seen. Albinos do not produce any dark pigments and therefore show a white to yellow body. Normally dark markings are replaced by markings that are lighter than the baseline body colour. As in most albinos, the eyes are red and in colour varieties that would normally have a red iris, the iris of the albino is intensely red.<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Albino_Angelfish.jpg<br />
Image:Pterophyllum scalare China.jpg|<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|Angelfish spawning:<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>VwsH5YmJ0Nk</youtube><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Species Note ==<br />
*An Angelfish hybrid of ''P. scalare'' and ''[[Pterophyllum altum]]'' has been bred in captivity and seen on show in 2010, although not yet seen in the trade. They have the tall dorsal fin and vertical banding of the Altum and get to around {{in|10}} tall.<br />
<br />
== Commercial Breeders ==<br />
*[http://www.freshwaterangelfish.com/ FreshwaterAngelFish.com]<br />
*[http://www.angelsplus.com/ Angelsplus]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4717}}<br />
*[http://theangelfishsociety.org/articles/norton/dr_norton(1).htm The Angelfish Society]<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/cichlid/angelfish-genetics.php Types of angelfish]<br />
*[http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=35001 Fish Forums.net]<br />
*[http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile9.html Bad Mans Tropical Fish]<br />
*[http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/pterophyllum_scalare.php Cichlid-Forum]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/angel.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-Angelfish.htm Fish Lore]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Pterophyllum&species=%22scalare%22&id=99 Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://websvirginia.com/angels/ Angelfish Breeding FAQ]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/angel_fish.htm Angelfish Profile & Video]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/fish/angelfish Angelfish Profile & Shopping]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pangio_kuhlii&diff=83268Pangio kuhlii2017-08-28T22:35:31Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Kuhli Loach<br />
|extra_common_names=Coolie Loach, Kuhli Loach, Leopard Eel, Prickly Eye, Slimy Loach.<br />
|species=Pangio kuhlii<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Acanthophtalmus kuhli kuhli, Pangio kuhlii, Cobitis kuhlii<br />
|image=Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli1.jpg<br />
|caption=Kuhli Loach<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cobitidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=E<br />
|min_size=9<br />
|max_size=12<br />
|size_units=cm<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=17<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=76<br />
|max_temperature=82<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:From Asia, found from hill streams to lowland forest canals and streams.<br />
|sexing=:Dorsal/ventral body differences: Think of the Kuhli's body cross-section as a figure-8 shape, dorsal over ventral. The males have a more "muscular" dorsal body contrasting with the females whose ventral body length is often bloated with green eggs. Additionally, the pectoral fins of the males are noticeably bigger and more paddle-shaped as well as being more likely to be pigmented to some degree, in contrast to the females. <br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Breeding is reportedly more common when a group of three to five pairs are present, as opposed to a single pair. Eggs are coloured green and are laid among the roots of floating plants such as water lettuce ([[Pistia stratiotes]]), or other plants near the surface. Duckweed may be a suitable and quickly-multiplying substitute.<br />
<br />
:Males begin courtship by mouthing the vents of the female. The couple will entwine, then find appropriate plant cover in which to spawn. Groups may spawn together, or they may pair up separately. Adults may cannibalize eggs after spawning.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Peaceful bottom feeder. Will tolerate any other peaceful fish as well as their own kind. Should be kept in groups of 4-5 or more, in smaller groups they will be very shy and spend most of their time hidden.<br />
|diet=:Bottom feeder. Will eat most any food that sinks to the bottom. Fond of [[bloodworms]] and brine shrimp. Young fry may be fed microworms or newly-hatched [[brine shrimp]] (nauplii).<br />
|feeding_regime=:May be fed up to three times daily.<br />
|environment_specifics=:This fish requires places to hide or to burrow in, such as sand or gravel, caves, crevices in driftwood, or dense, low-lying plant cover.<br />
|behaviour=:The Kuhli Loach is usually nocturnal, only sneaking out during feeding time to eat food that falls to the substrate, then quickly returning to its lair. Because of this, it is common to not see a Kuhli Loach for days or even weeks at a time. In aquaria with under-gravel filters, Kuhli Loaches may seek refuge under the filter plates. Members of this species may also explore other types of filters and hide in the filter media.<br />
<br />
:In nature, Kuhli Loaches are social, though they do not form tight schools. While they can live by themselves, the Kuhli Loach would much rather shoal with members of their own species.<br />
|identification=:There are two different colour variations of Kuhli Loach. The more widely pictured, but much less common "banded" Kuhli Loach, as well as the highly common "black" Kuhli Loach. The latter's colours may range from dark burgundy to a darker shade of tan. Albino versions are occasionally seen in shops.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli2.jpg|Full length shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli3.jpg|Closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Pangio_kuhlii4.jpg|Another closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:KuhliLoach-7909.jpg|Kuhli Loach<br />
Image:Kuhli_oach-8209.jpg |Kuhli Loach<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|6/7 week old Kuhli fry:<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>vvy_6wHWlKU</youtube><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=12276}}<br />
*[[w:Kuhli loach|Wikipedia - Kuhli loach]]<br />
*[http://www.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-kuhlii Loaches.com - Kuhli loach]<br />
*[http://khuliloachprofile.blogspot.com/ Khuli Loach Profile]<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080306072055/http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=618 PFK article - A fishkeeper's guide to kuhli loaches] (Archived 2008)<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/khuli_loach.htm The Khuli Loach]<br />
*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Kuhli-Loach-Fact-Sheet.php Kuhli Loach Fact Sheet]<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4959 Keeping Kuhli and other Eel loaches in the aquarium]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pangio_kuhlii&diff=83267Pangio kuhlii2017-08-28T22:33:53Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Removed a repetition of Khuli Loach from the list of common names</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Kuhli Loach<br />
|extra_common_names=Coolie Loach, Kuhli Loach, Leopard Eel, Prickly Eye, and Slimy Loach.<br />
|species=Pangio kuhlii<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Acanthophtalmus kuhli kuhli, Pangio kuhlii, Cobitis kuhlii<br />
|image=Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli1.jpg<br />
|caption=Kuhli Loach<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cobitidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=E<br />
|min_size=9<br />
|max_size=12<br />
|size_units=cm<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=17<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=76<br />
|max_temperature=82<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:From Asia, found from hill streams to lowland forest canals and streams.<br />
|sexing=:Dorsal/ventral body differences: Think of the Kuhli's body cross-section as a figure-8 shape, dorsal over ventral. The males have a more "muscular" dorsal body contrasting with the females whose ventral body length is often bloated with green eggs. Additionally, the pectoral fins of the males are noticeably bigger and more paddle-shaped as well as being more likely to be pigmented to some degree, in contrast to the females. <br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Breeding is reportedly more common when a group of three to five pairs are present, as opposed to a single pair. Eggs are coloured green and are laid among the roots of floating plants such as water lettuce ([[Pistia stratiotes]]), or other plants near the surface. Duckweed may be a suitable and quickly-multiplying substitute.<br />
<br />
:Males begin courtship by mouthing the vents of the female. The couple will entwine, then find appropriate plant cover in which to spawn. Groups may spawn together, or they may pair up separately. Adults may cannibalize eggs after spawning.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Peaceful bottom feeder. Will tolerate any other peaceful fish as well as their own kind. Should be kept in groups of 4-5 or more, in smaller groups they will be very shy and spend most of their time hidden.<br />
|diet=:Bottom feeder. Will eat most any food that sinks to the bottom. Fond of [[bloodworms]] and brine shrimp. Young fry may be fed microworms or newly-hatched [[brine shrimp]] (nauplii).<br />
|feeding_regime=:May be fed up to three times daily.<br />
|environment_specifics=:This fish requires places to hide or to burrow in, such as sand or gravel, caves, crevices in driftwood, or dense, low-lying plant cover.<br />
|behaviour=:The Kuhli Loach is usually nocturnal, only sneaking out during feeding time to eat food that falls to the substrate, then quickly returning to its lair. Because of this, it is common to not see a Kuhli Loach for days or even weeks at a time. In aquaria with under-gravel filters, Kuhli Loaches may seek refuge under the filter plates. Members of this species may also explore other types of filters and hide in the filter media.<br />
<br />
:In nature, Kuhli Loaches are social, though they do not form tight schools. While they can live by themselves, the Kuhli Loach would much rather shoal with members of their own species.<br />
|identification=:There are two different colour variations of Kuhli Loach. The more widely pictured, but much less common "banded" Kuhli Loach, as well as the highly common "black" Kuhli Loach. The latter's colours may range from dark burgundy to a darker shade of tan. Albino versions are occasionally seen in shops.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli2.jpg|Full length shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli3.jpg|Closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Pangio_kuhlii4.jpg|Another closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:KuhliLoach-7909.jpg|Kuhli Loach<br />
Image:Kuhli_oach-8209.jpg |Kuhli Loach<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|6/7 week old Kuhli fry:<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>vvy_6wHWlKU</youtube><br />
|}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=12276}}<br />
*[[w:Kuhli loach|Wikipedia - Kuhli loach]]<br />
*[http://www.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-kuhlii Loaches.com - Kuhli loach]<br />
*[http://khuliloachprofile.blogspot.com/ Khuli Loach Profile]<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080306072055/http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=618 PFK article - A fishkeeper's guide to kuhli loaches] (Archived 2008)<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/khuli_loach.htm The Khuli Loach]<br />
*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Kuhli-Loach-Fact-Sheet.php Kuhli Loach Fact Sheet]<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4959 Keeping Kuhli and other Eel loaches in the aquarium]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pangio_kuhlii&diff=83266Pangio kuhlii2017-08-28T22:31:48Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added the name Slimy Loach to the list of common names. According to fishbase, this name is sometimes used in the USA.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Kuhli Loach<br />
|extra_common_names=Coolie Loach, Kuhli Loach, Leopard Eel, Prickly Eye, Khuli Loach and Slimy Loach.<br />
|species=Pangio kuhlii<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Acanthophtalmus kuhli kuhli, Pangio kuhlii, Cobitis kuhlii<br />
|image=Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli1.jpg<br />
|caption=Kuhli Loach<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cobitidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=E<br />
|min_size=9<br />
|max_size=12<br />
|size_units=cm<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=17<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=76<br />
|max_temperature=82<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:From Asia, found from hill streams to lowland forest canals and streams.<br />
|sexing=:Dorsal/ventral body differences: Think of the Kuhli's body cross-section as a figure-8 shape, dorsal over ventral. The males have a more "muscular" dorsal body contrasting with the females whose ventral body length is often bloated with green eggs. Additionally, the pectoral fins of the males are noticeably bigger and more paddle-shaped as well as being more likely to be pigmented to some degree, in contrast to the females. <br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Breeding is reportedly more common when a group of three to five pairs are present, as opposed to a single pair. Eggs are coloured green and are laid among the roots of floating plants such as water lettuce ([[Pistia stratiotes]]), or other plants near the surface. Duckweed may be a suitable and quickly-multiplying substitute.<br />
<br />
:Males begin courtship by mouthing the vents of the female. The couple will entwine, then find appropriate plant cover in which to spawn. Groups may spawn together, or they may pair up separately. Adults may cannibalize eggs after spawning.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Peaceful bottom feeder. Will tolerate any other peaceful fish as well as their own kind. Should be kept in groups of 4-5 or more, in smaller groups they will be very shy and spend most of their time hidden.<br />
|diet=:Bottom feeder. Will eat most any food that sinks to the bottom. Fond of [[bloodworms]] and brine shrimp. Young fry may be fed microworms or newly-hatched [[brine shrimp]] (nauplii).<br />
|feeding_regime=:May be fed up to three times daily.<br />
|environment_specifics=:This fish requires places to hide or to burrow in, such as sand or gravel, caves, crevices in driftwood, or dense, low-lying plant cover.<br />
|behaviour=:The Kuhli Loach is usually nocturnal, only sneaking out during feeding time to eat food that falls to the substrate, then quickly returning to its lair. Because of this, it is common to not see a Kuhli Loach for days or even weeks at a time. In aquaria with under-gravel filters, Kuhli Loaches may seek refuge under the filter plates. Members of this species may also explore other types of filters and hide in the filter media.<br />
<br />
:In nature, Kuhli Loaches are social, though they do not form tight schools. While they can live by themselves, the Kuhli Loach would much rather shoal with members of their own species.<br />
|identification=:There are two different colour variations of Kuhli Loach. The more widely pictured, but much less common "banded" Kuhli Loach, as well as the highly common "black" Kuhli Loach. The latter's colours may range from dark burgundy to a darker shade of tan. Albino versions are occasionally seen in shops.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli2.jpg|Full length shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli3.jpg|Closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Pangio_kuhlii4.jpg|Another closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:KuhliLoach-7909.jpg|Kuhli Loach<br />
Image:Kuhli_oach-8209.jpg |Kuhli Loach<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|6/7 week old Kuhli fry:<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>vvy_6wHWlKU</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=12276}}<br />
*[[w:Kuhli loach|Wikipedia - Kuhli loach]]<br />
*[http://www.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-kuhlii Loaches.com - Kuhli loach]<br />
*[http://khuliloachprofile.blogspot.com/ Khuli Loach Profile]<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080306072055/http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=618 PFK article - A fishkeeper's guide to kuhli loaches] (Archived 2008)<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/khuli_loach.htm The Khuli Loach]<br />
*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Kuhli-Loach-Fact-Sheet.php Kuhli Loach Fact Sheet]<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4959 Keeping Kuhli and other Eel loaches in the aquarium]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Danio_rerio&diff=83265Danio rerio2017-08-28T09:09:47Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added 'and possibly Bhutan' This is a reference to the information on this fish in Fishbase</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Zebra Danio<br />
|extra_common_names=Zebra Fish<br />
|species=Brachydanio rerio<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Cyprinus rerio,Brachydanio rerio,Perilampus striatus, Danio rerio<br />
|image=Zebra_DanioSwiming.jpeg<br />
|caption=Zebra Danio<br />
|availability=VC<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=VE<br />
|min_size=2.5<br />
|max_size=3<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=2<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=3<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=5<br />
|max_life_span=7<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=Gallons<br />
|min_ph=6.0<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=65<br />
|max_temperature=75<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=12<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:This fish originates from rivers and fields Asia: India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh and possibly Bhutan.<br />
|sexing=:Male has gold stripes, female has silver stripes. Females tend to have a much fuller body than the more slender males.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:This is a peaceful fish and should be housed with other peaceful fish. Zebra Danios can be fin-nippers if not kept in proper shoal and should therefore be kept in groups of 5 or more. Their extremely active nature can also bother shy or slow moving fish such as [[Gouramis]]. They can be used as [[dither fish]].<br />
|diet=:Will take flake and pellet food as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]], [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:This fish enjoys planted tanks, however, it prefers room to swim over a heavily planted tank. This fish MUST have room to swim back and forth, therefore a long tank of at least {{gal|20}} is preferred over a tall tank or hexagon.<br />
|behaviour=:Zebra Danios are very social, extremely active creatures. Primarily occupying the top levels of the tank, they do best in groups with room to swim and chase each other. If too few Zebra Danios are kept in an aquarium, they will harass other fish and may turn to fin nipping.<br />
|identification=:Blue and silver or gold horizontal stripes. Regular and long-finned varieties available. This is the species from which the [[GloFish]] was created. There is also another morph available known as the [[Leopard Danio]].<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Danios, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Images ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Frederick-2459.jpg|Zebra Danio<br />
Image:Zebra Danio-9043.jpg|Zebra Danio<br />
Image:Zebradaniolongfin-6098.jpg|Long-Fin Zebra Danio<br />
</gallery><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4653}}<br />
*[[w:Zebra Danio|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.danios.info/fish/rerio.aspx Danios.info]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/zebra_danio.htm e-Aquarium]<br />
*[http://www.mongabay.com/fish/species/Brachydanio_rerio.html Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=163699 ITIS status of ''Danio rerio'']</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Danio_rerio&diff=83264Danio rerio2017-08-28T09:07:16Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Changed comma after Asia to a colon.</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Zebra Danio<br />
|extra_common_names=Zebra Fish<br />
|species=Brachydanio rerio<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Cyprinus rerio,Brachydanio rerio,Perilampus striatus, Danio rerio<br />
|image=Zebra_DanioSwiming.jpeg<br />
|caption=Zebra Danio<br />
|availability=VC<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=VE<br />
|min_size=2.5<br />
|max_size=3<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=2<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=3<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=5<br />
|max_life_span=7<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=Gallons<br />
|min_ph=6.0<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=65<br />
|max_temperature=75<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=12<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:This fish originates from rivers and fields Asia: India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal and Bangladesh.<br />
|sexing=:Male has gold stripes, female has silver stripes. Females tend to have a much fuller body than the more slender males.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:This is a peaceful fish and should be housed with other peaceful fish. Zebra Danios can be fin-nippers if not kept in proper shoal and should therefore be kept in groups of 5 or more. Their extremely active nature can also bother shy or slow moving fish such as [[Gouramis]]. They can be used as [[dither fish]].<br />
|diet=:Will take flake and pellet food as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]], [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:This fish enjoys planted tanks, however, it prefers room to swim over a heavily planted tank. This fish MUST have room to swim back and forth, therefore a long tank of at least {{gal|20}} is preferred over a tall tank or hexagon.<br />
|behaviour=:Zebra Danios are very social, extremely active creatures. Primarily occupying the top levels of the tank, they do best in groups with room to swim and chase each other. If too few Zebra Danios are kept in an aquarium, they will harass other fish and may turn to fin nipping.<br />
|identification=:Blue and silver or gold horizontal stripes. Regular and long-finned varieties available. This is the species from which the [[GloFish]] was created. There is also another morph available known as the [[Leopard Danio]].<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Danios, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Images ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Frederick-2459.jpg|Zebra Danio<br />
Image:Zebra Danio-9043.jpg|Zebra Danio<br />
Image:Zebradaniolongfin-6098.jpg|Long-Fin Zebra Danio<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4653}}<br />
*[[w:Zebra Danio|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.danios.info/fish/rerio.aspx Danios.info]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/zebra_danio.htm e-Aquarium]<br />
*[http://www.mongabay.com/fish/species/Brachydanio_rerio.html Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=163699 ITIS status of ''Danio rerio'']</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Ancistrus_sp.&diff=83263Ancistrus sp.2017-08-28T08:49:35Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added the word mushrooms to the list of foods</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Bristlenose Catfish<br />
|extra_common_names=Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bushynose Catfish, Brushmouth Pleco, Common Bristlenose, Common Bristlenose Catfish, Veiltail Bristlenose, Piebald Bristlenose, Albino Veiltail, Golden Ancistrus<br />
|species=Ancistrus sp. <br />
|image=2Bristlenose.jpg<br />
|caption=Adult male & Juvenile<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=South America<br />
|family=Loricariidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=5<br />
|max_size=6<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=H<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=No<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=25<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.8<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=70<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:These strange looking fish are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They live in fast flowing, clear streams and like to hide under driftwood.<br />
|sexing=:Gender can be determined at roughly six months of age, and reach maturity at about eleven months. Females have short, thin, pointed barbels on the snout. Males have many longer, thicker barbels covering the snout.<br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Ancistrus sp. will often breed in a community tank if appropriate caves are supplied. Other fish, particularly [[cichlids]], can eat the [[fry]] should they be small enough to consume.<br />
<br />
:Provide horizontal caves somewhat longer than the male's body, and big enough for him to fit inside with his fins extended. The best caves are drilled into bogwood or driftwood, or carved out of the underside of a branch. Some breeders have used PVC pipe of suitable size.<br />
<br />
:Males will seek out these caves and lure females to enter and lay eggs. After she lays eggs, the female has nothing more to do with raising the fry. The male will stay in the cave until the eggs hatch (6+ days) and the fry become free-swimming (4+ days). He will try to keep them in the cave as long as possible, but once they become free swimming, they will leave to seek food. Many breeders have had great success removing the cave with the male and the eggs after fertilization to a safe fry tank, to prevent the fry from escaping and being eaten by other tank inhabitants. Other breeders take just the cave with the eggs, which may or may not allow the male to start eating sooner to recover his strength.<br />
<br />
:Feed fry algae, kelp flakes, [[spirulina]] tablets and frozen peas with shells removed. Removing the shells from peas is important for small fry, which can become trapped in the shell and possibly die. Fry are not able to bite through the shell until they are several months old.<br />
<br />
:Some pairs will produce a new clutch of eggs every 4-6 weeks. Clutches can range from 40-250 [[fry]].<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Bristlenose Catfish are entirely peaceful tank inhabitants. They will work well in a peaceful community tank. They will co-habit with their own kind, but two males may argue over territory.<br />
|diet=:They'll take a wide number of vegetable-based foods including soft [[algae]], cucumber, mushrooms, shelled garden peas, spinach, [[w:Zuchini|zucchini(courgettes)]], [[catfish pellets]] and [[Flake food|flake]], small amounts of [[bloodworm]] or chopped earthworm occasionally. Juvenile fish will lean towards a more meaty diet to include small live foods like [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
<br />
:'''This species needs a source of [[bogwood]] to chew upon.'''<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk">http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm</ref><br />
|feeding_regime=:Will feed on [[algae]] constantly. If tank is low on [[algae]], feed extra [[algae tablets]] or other par-boiled vegetables as mentioned above.<br />
<br />
*This fish will eat the surface of [[Amazon swords]] (and other similar plants) leaving holes in them if not fed enough.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Planted tank with lots of places to hide for security. {{in|48}} long tank can hold two pairs of Bristlenoses. Bogwood décor is a must,<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk"/><ref>http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=bristlenosecatfish</ref> they need places provided in which they can hide. Be careful with exposed heaters or filter set ups as young Bristlenose Catfish may try and seek shelter in these places and could get hurt.<br />
|behaviour=:Very gentle. Ideal community fish. Quite often visible during the day when young. Most active at night when mature. Adult males will be territorial against other males. If bought when very young then they will be more used to you and therefore more visible during the day. Be wary keeping with slow-moving high-sided fish as these Plecos may develop a taste for slime coats.<br />
|identification=:Historically commonly available species of Ancistrus were {{sn|Ancistrus dolichopterus}} and {{sn|Ancistrus temminckii}}, other species are now available, though exact identification is difficult because so many are not yet fully described. For these reasons, they are most commonly called ''Ancistrus sp.''.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Plecos, Small Plecos, Plecos, Small Plecos<br />
}}<br />
==Special Notes ==<br />
:The Ancistrus species like many [[plecos]] has an interesting adaptation of being able to live in water with reduced oxygen. It adapts a part of its digestion system to absorb oxygen from gulps of air, rather like the [[Corydoras]] species.<br />
<br />
:When buying Bristlenose Catfish, buying juveniles under 2" long must be done with caution. They are exceptionally fragile at this size and should only be attempted by experienced fishkeepers with mature tanks teeming with algae ready to go.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus1.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus2.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus3.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus4.jpg|2.5 year old mature male Gold Ancistrus (Image 1-4 are of the same fish)<br />
Image:Bristlenose1.jpg|Young Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose2.jpg|Mature Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose3.jpg|Young Ancistrus<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=50312}}<br />
*[[w:Bristlenose Catfish|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.tropical-fish-friends.com/bristlenose-catfish.html Tropical Fish Friends]<br />
*[http://www.scotcat.com/articles/article5.html Scotcat] - Golden Ancistrust<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/scripts/clog_link.php?q=ancistrus+sp(3) Planet Catfish]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.auburn.edu/academic/science_math/res_area/loricariid/fish_key/Ancistrus/ancistrus.html Auburn.edu] - 59 species of Ancistrus<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/universal-viewid315.html Aquatic Community] - Breeding Bristlenose Catfish<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=112 Planet Catfish] - Article by Kathy Jinkings on Bristlenoses<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/books/books.php?article_id=42 Planet Catfish] - Book Review of 'Bristlenoses Catfish with Character'<br />
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/640.htm Fish Profiles]<br />
*[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/bristlenose-catfish.htm Sydney Cichlid]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/bristlenose_catfish.htm E-Aquarium] - With Videos<br />
*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Bristlenose-Catfish-Fact-Sheet.php Bristlenose Catfish Fact Sheet]<br />
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[[Category:Algae Eaters]]</div>Aussie Aquaristhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Betta_splendens&diff=83262Betta splendens2017-08-25T07:04:47Z<p>Aussie Aquarist: Added the sentence 'An occasional feeding of live food like mosquito larvae is beneficial.' to the section about diet.</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Siamese Fighting Fish<br />
|extra_common_names=Betta, Beta, Siamese Fighting Fish, Chinese Fighting Fish, Japanese Fighting Fish, Mexican Fighting Fish<br />
|species=Betta splendens<br />
|image=HMbetta-219.jpg<br />
|caption=Black Copper Half Moon Male<br />
|availability=VC<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Osphronemidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=VE<br />
|min_size=2<br />
|max_size=3<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=0<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=2<br />
|max_life_span=7<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=G<br />
|min_ph=6.0<br />
|max_ph=7.8<br />
|min_temperature=75<br />
|max_temperature=82<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=4<br />
|max_water_hardness=10<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|origin=:Wild Betta splendens are green/brown with red fins in a plakat (short-tailed) shape. These wild types are found in wide rice paddies in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Although shallow (between {{in|3|6}} depending on season) these are very wide bodies of water, meaning the theory that Bettas live in puddles is completely untrue especially in the dry season where they live in puddles that are still connected.<br />
|sexing=[[Image:Male-female bettas.jpg|Male on top, Female lower|right|thumb]]<br />
:Male Bettas are generally more colourful and have much larger fins than females. Females have short fins, and when viewed in aquarium shops or in a stressed condition they appear to lack colour. But once in a suitable tank and have settled in their colours will come through also.<br />
<br />
:Females also have an [[ovipositor]] visible, a small white dot just behind their [[ventral]] fins. A female's ventral fins will also be shorter than a male's and her anal fin will be rounded and more rectangular rather than finishing to a point, as a male's does. Both male and female fish will flare their gills and extend their fins, however the gills on a female will be smaller, whereas a male's gills when flared will go right around the head like a ruff.<br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Breeding Bettas should not be taken lightly and should be planned carefully before a pair is prepared for breeding. It can take 2-3 weeks for a pair to be conditioned (with excellent water quality and plenty of live food) before they can be put together. Once the spawn has become free-swimming, almost 6 months to a year before they are ready to go to new homes, and each of these fish will need daily care and water changes to ensure optimum health.<br />
<br />
:See our illustrated article, [[Breeding Betta splendens]], for more details on how to breed these popular fish.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Bettas are relatively peaceful fish. Their aggressive behaviour shows when mixed with other members of the [[Osphronemidae]] family or anything with long, colourful fins that the Betta may confuse for another Betta such as male [[Guppies]]. Males should not be kept with other males or females unless the tank is very large and heavily planted with many places to hide. Females develop a hierarchy so should be kept alone or in groups of 5 or more in a minimum of {{gal|10}}. Males should only be kept with females during the brief breeding period. Bettas should not be kept with aggressive tank mates such as [[:Category: Cichlids|Cichlids]] or with fish that can nip their long fins such as [[:Category: Danios|Danios]], [[:Category:Tetras|Tetras]] or [[:Category:Barbs|Barbs]].<br />
|diet=:Carnivore. In the wild, diet is insects and insect larvae. As aquarium pets, their main diet should consist of specially formulated Betta pellets (such as Hikari Betta Bio-Gold). May be fed [[Brine shrimp]], [[Daphnia]], pieces of cocktail shrimp and [[bloodworm]] occasionally. An occasional feeding of live food like mosquito larvae is beneficial.<br />
|feeding_regime={{see also|Feeding Regime|l1=General feeding regime for common fish}}<br />
:Feed once or twice a day in small quantities. They appreciate a mixed diet and can prove fussy, they love live food, but care must be taken that they do not become so fussy to the point they will only accept live food. Bettas are also prone to constipation, so feeding them cooked de-shelled pea (cut into quarters so Betta can eat) once a week followed by a day of no food at all helps to keep them regular. To prevent constipation keep portion sizes small and avoid overusing commercial dry fish foods like flakes, pellets and freeze-dried foods which can swell with water in the fish’s gut. Soaking dry food prior to feeding will help reduce the risk of bloating. Frozen [[daphnia]] can also be added to a balanced diet and acts as a mild laxative.<ref>[http://www.nippyfish.net/feeding.html Nippyfish.net] Bettas and curing constipation.</ref> Bettas can go up to a week without food providing they have been well fed beforehand.<br />
|environment_specifics=:While its technically true that Bettas can live in a small and unheated bowl, they are more likely to become sickly and lethargic. They will live longer and thrive in larger surroundings. Like other tropical fish, Bettas will thrive best in heated tanks, with live plants and plenty of room to swim. At least {{gal|5}} is preferred. They are tropical fish and will therefore prefer to live in the higher temperature range of around {{F|72|82}}.<br />
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:The males do not do well in strong currents, especially the long-finned varieties as they are not strong swimmers. For this reason, and because the frequent water changes necessary without a filter are too stressful for them, a small filter is recommended.<br />
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:Bettas are [[labyrinth]] breathers and therefore must have access to the surface at all times.<br />
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:Some Bettas will jump. Some jumpers won't stop even if you put a cover over their tank. There needs to be a minimal amount of air space (1/2") between the water and tank hood to prevent injury.<br />
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:For centuries Far East Betta breeders have kept this fish with Indian Almond Leaves (''[[Terminalia catappa]]''), the tannins released by this leaf acts like [[bogwood]], and give the fish essential chemicals, promotes beneficial fungi and bacteria etc. These leaves are on sale on eBay and at good Betta dealers.<br />
|behaviour=:Bettas are curious creatures. They enjoy exploring every nook and cranny of their tanks. They appreciate live plants and caves to swim around and through. You may notice they will sit on, lean on, or "claim" an object. They are quite peaceful and will get along with most other fish which are not fin nippers or that look like them. Bettas will flare out the sides of their faces to warn other fish not to mess with them or if they see an object that they mistake for another Betta.<br />
|identification=:''Please see our article on [[Betta splendens - variations|Betta splendens variations]] to identify your sub breed''<br />
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== Special notes ==<br />
*Interestingly, the veil tail Betta is now hardly ever shown at fish shows, as it is considered by many Betta breeders as 'common' and not worth displaying any more.<br />
*The Siamese Fighting Fish is a hybrid of true ''Betta splendens'', ''[[Betta imbellis]]'', and ''[[Betta smaragdina]]''. True Betta splendens are rare.<br />
*Several aquarists debate on whether the Betta should be kept in tanks or bowls since their natural environment consists of "small, shallow areas of water". However, their natural environment, while being shallow, is often acres wide. This does not mean a large tank is not suitable for a Betta, by all means a large tank/bowl would be better for them.<br />
*Bettas, like [[:Category: Gourami|Gouramis]] are a [[labyrinth]] fish, in that they have a special organ that allows them to breathe air at the surface, so they can survive in poorly oxygenated water. If they are not allowed access to the air then they may drown.<br />
*As they age, a Betta's colouration often changes; those with the marble gene constantly change. There is also a red loss gene that means a Betta born with a lot of red in the fins will lose all red as-as it matures. The redloss gene is desirable in Betta shows.<br />
*A female will usually outlive a male by a few months.<br />
*Longfinned Bettas, especially half moons and veil tails, can sometimes find themselves getting hampered down by their own tails, or through boredom, can turn to tail biting. Sometimes fish will do these because of a change in environment, as a result of fin rot, or you simply have a nervous fish with a vengeance against its own tail! There is no real known cure for this, and you may just have to live with a Betta with tatty fins, keep their water clean though to prevent infection.<br />
*If the fry do regular exercise, some aquarists say they'll live much longer. Put a mirror in front of the tank or inside the tank, as soon as it sees its own reflection, it will become active and try to fight the reflection. Do this for half an hour (may be twice a week) then take it out. Some breeders use this as a cure for fin rot; the theory is that it works by increasing the blood circulation in the fins.<br />
*Heavily finned variations such as the halfmoons may occasionally "blow" their tail or develop a split in their tail from flaring. This will heal eventually but must be watched for fungus or bacterial infections initially.<br />
*Can be prone to [[finrot]] if kept at less than ideal temperatures. Try to keep them around {{C|27|28}}.<br />
*Not recommended to be housed with [[Dwarf African Frogs]] or other aquatic frogs. When the male Betta matures and becomes sexually active he will defend his territory from all intruders. The laid-back manner of these frogs also means that often the Betta eats their food first and gets fat, while the frogs often starve.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Betta_splendens2.jpg|Copper Halfmoon Betta Male<br />
Image:Betta_splendens5.jpg|Royal Blue Doubletail Male<br />
Image:Betta_splendens_female1.jpg| Young female with stripes<br />
Image:Bettasplendens-breeding-female.jpg| Female Betta in breeding condition<br />
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For more images of Bettas click [[:Category:Images - Bettas|here]].<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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|Dancing male platinum copper Betta with tail damage:<br />
|Female Betta:<br />
|International Betta Competition 2013:<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=4768}}<br />
*[[w:Betta|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.bettysplendens.com/ Betty Splendens]<br />
*[http://www.bettatalk.com/ Bettatalk]<br />
*[http://bettacare101.com/ Betta Care 101]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/betta-splendens/ Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://www.ask-the-vet.com/betta-fish-care.htm Betta Fish Care]<br />
*[http://www.plakatthai.com/ Siamese Cyber Aquarium, Plakat Thai]<br />
*[http://www.aquariumbase.com/betta-fish-care-and-guide/ Aquarium Base - Betta Fish Care and Guide]<br />
*[http://www.aquariuminfo.org/betta.html Aquarium Info -Caring for your Betta]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/fish/betta-splendens Betta Information & Sales - USA]<br />
*[http://www.bettatrading.com.au/Siamese-Fighting-Fish-Fact-Sheet.php Siamese Fighting Fish]</div>Aussie Aquarist