https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Tom1234&feedformat=atomThe Aquarium Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T06:40:33ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.29.2https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Cherax_quadricarinatus&diff=81615Cherax quadricarinatus2016-02-02T07:35:33Z<p>Tom1234: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|name = Redclaw Crayfish<br />
|image = Cherax quadricarinatus-7827.jpg<br />
|caption = Redclaw Crayfish<br />
|species = Cherax quadricarinatus<br />
|difficulty = M<br />
|min_tank_size = 25<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 8<br />
|min_size = 7<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 7.2<br />
|max_ph = 7.8<br />
|min_temperature = 55<br />
|max_temperature =95<br />
|temperature_units = F<br />
|min_water_hardness = 10<br />
|max_water_hardness = 50<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 1<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = U<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = 0<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 3<br />
|max_life_span = 12<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = Yes<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:{{cn|Redclaw Crayfish}}, {{cn|Blue Lobster}}, {{cn|Australian Crayfish}}<br />
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==Origin==<br />
:This species is native to freshwater creeks and water bodies in tropical Queensland, the Northern Territory and south-eastern Papua New Guinea. It has been widely translocated around the world, and is considered an invasive species. This species has established feral populations in South Africa, Mexico, Jamaica and Puerto Rico (Ahyong and Yeo 2007). This species has a distribution exceeding 3.5 million km2. <br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:The adult male gets a distinctive red patch on the outside of his claws, this is absent on females. On the rare "blues" from Cherax Park, Au. the red stripe is replaced with a translucent white on the males. The male is also larger than the female, reaching a maximum of 25 cm in length and weight up to 600g.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:They are a bottom dweller and will eat anything they come across, as they are opportunistic eaters. It is not advisable to keep this species in the same aquarium as aquatic [[:Category:Frogs|frogs]] or [[:Category:Snails (Freshwater)|snails]] as these are easy prey for this species. If they can catch passing fish, these will also be eaten. Moreover, they can be very aggressive and will often attack smaller species of crayfish. Even fish that are too large for them to devour, will nevertheless face violence from them. Ideally they're best kept in single species tanks only. Plants will be uprooted & eaten. Sunken wood will also be consumed.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Redclaw are omnivorous with a diet that includes small invertebrates and aquatic plants. They will act as a scavenger in the aquarium, eating any food that comes to rest on the bottom. Supplement their diet with a quality [[Pellet Food|sinking pellet]], [[Flake Food|flake food]] and [[Dried Algae|dried algae]]. Gum tree bark is easily sunk, & will disappear quickly. Frozen peas are also a favorite. Being omnivorous,they also prey on other aquatic organisms. They will eat dying or dead fish. Brine shrimp, tubifex worms, and bloodworms will also work.<br />
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==Feeding regime==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day - supplementing when necessary.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:In their native range, Redclaw inhabit a diversity of freshwater habitats including still ponds, small creeks, isolated rock pools and fast flowing rivers. Although native to tropical and subtropical bioregions, they can tolerate a broad temperature range, low dissolved oxygen concentrations and crowded conditions. Plenty of cover should be included in the aquarium, including both rocks and plants (Although the plants will not last long as the cray gets larger). After moulting the crayfish is vulnerable to attack and consumption by others.<br />
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:If the [[exuvia]] (shed exoskeleton) is removed from the tank after shedding, the crayfish will likely die as this shed will be consumed for vital calcium. If your water has enough calcium in it this will not be an issue however.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:They do not burrow as much as other species. They will dig out under rocks & enlarge holes where possible. In their natural habitat, redclaw are a relatively non-aggressive, non-burrowing species. However, observation of introduced populations and within the aquarium trade, indicate that this species can display aggressiveness and burrowing habits. The females are territorial when with eggs. A larger aquarium will be needed if housing more than one. Provide at least {{L|80}} per Cray and include plenty of cover including both rocks and plants. Fights are common, often resulting in loss of limbs, especially as the water gets warmer.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:Generally they are blue to a blue/brown/green colour. Because of their selective breeding in the hobby, they will not change to their original colouration, except in times of stress or when feed or housed incorrectly. The blue colour seems to intensify when the water is clean, and be more green/brown when left in [[brackish]] water.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[[w:Australian red claw crayfish|Australian red claw crayfish]]<br />
*[http://www.fishcrazy.co.uk/Guides/View_Guide/ArticleId/14/Cherax-quadricarinatus-Blue-lobster Cherax quadricarinatus Blue lobster]<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070729142906/http://www.shrimpcrabsandcrayfish.co.uk/crayfishaustralia.html Shrimp, Crabs & Crayfish UK] (archived link)<br />
*[http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/4621/0 IUCN Red List]<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/crayfish/redclaw.php Aquatic Community]<br />
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[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Crayfish]]</div>Tom1234https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Procambarus_alleni&diff=81614Procambarus alleni2016-02-02T07:34:26Z<p>Tom1234: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|name = Blue Crayfish<br />
|image = Procambarus alleni.jpg<br />
|caption = A small blue Crayfish<br />
|species = Procambarus alleni<br />
|difficulty = C<br />
|min_tank_size = 20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 7<br />
|min_size = 3<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 7<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 = 10<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 1<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = U<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = 0<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 6<br />
|max_life_span = 5<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = 0<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:{{cn|Everglade Crayfish}}, {{cn|Florida Crayfish}}, {{cn|Blue Crayfish}}<br />
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:Sometimes incorrectly called 'Blue Lobsters'. Lobsters are the saltwater variety.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Male has two extra short appendages at the rear of the back legs. Female has none.<br />
:<br />
:After growing over an inch in length, the claws can typically be used to distinguish between males and females. A male has elongated claws compared to a female's claws.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Aggressive. Do not keep with fish or smaller invertebrates, species tank only.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
: They will eat almost anything they can get their pincers on. But not too much fat. They will eat vegetation, sunken fish food, shrimp pellets, small fish, slow shrimp, and worms. Also try small pieces of carrots and peas.<br />
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:Feed food which is high in Iodine as this helps it moult. Kelp tablets are one source.<br />
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==Feeding regime==<br />
:Once a day.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:It requires hard hard water to develop its shell correctly.<br />
:Crayfish are well known to climb out uncovered aquariums, so make sure that your aquarium is escape proof. Crayfish like being hidden, so give them a cave or some kind of shelter.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Crayfish will eat small fish and large fish, like [[Oscar]]s, eat them.<br />
:Small fish can harm crayfish when they are moulting due to their very soft skin. Other crayfish (and crabs of small size) can be put with crayfish if they both have more than one cave/shelter. But if you do put them with another crayfish (or crab) there is always a chance one will be eaten during moulting.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:The blue form is the most commercially sold variety. In the wild they will be found also in a more natural dark red-brown.<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
:This cray is unlikely to be found for sale outside of the USA due to strict exportation laws on crayfish, and is in fact '''illegal''' to keep in several places outside the USA including the UK due to their invasive nature.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:FloridaProcambarus.jpg|Florida Crayfish<br />
Image:bluecrayfish.jpg|Top view<br />
Image:Mother with eggs.JPG|Pregnant mother cradling eggs<br />
Image:Female Blue Crayfish.JPG|Adult female blue crayfish<br />
Image:Male Blue Crayfish.jpg|Adult male blue crayfish<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Videos ==<br />
A pair mating:<br />
<youtube>H7IyCw8PSGk</youtube><br />
<br style="clear:both;"/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.bluecrayfish.com/ Bluecrayfish.com]<br />
*[http://www.mackers.com/crayfish/index.html The Crayfish Corner]<br />
*[[w:Procambarus alleni|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.canadiancrayfish.ca Canadian Crayfish]<br />
*[http://www.crayfishmates.com/forum/ Cray Fish Mates]<br />
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[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Crayfish]]</div>Tom1234https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Tyrannochromis_macrostoma&diff=81613Tyrannochromis macrostoma2016-02-02T07:31:54Z<p>Tom1234: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Big-Mouth Hap<br />
|species=Tyrannochromis macrostoma<br />
|image=Tyrannochromis_01.jpg<br />
|caption=Big-Mouth Hap<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Lake Malawi<br />
|family=Cichlidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=Challenging<br />
|min_size=13<br />
|max_size=14<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=2<br />
|max_life_span=3<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=120<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=8.0<br />
|max_ph=8.2<br />
|min_temperature=25<br />
|max_temperature=28<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=7<br />
|max_water_hardness=30<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Should be kept in a species tank only, will eat fish smaller than itself. Keep either a pair or one male and two females.<br />
|diet=:A carnivorous fish, will take fish such as silversides, shrimp and cichlid pellets.<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Needs an exceptionally large tank with rock décor.<br />
}}<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi)<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Tyrannochromis_02.jpg|Big-Mouth Hap<br />
Image:Tyrannochromismacrostoma.jpg|Big-Mouth Hap<br />
</gallery><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=2138}}</div>Tom1234https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pterophyllum_scalare&diff=81611Pterophyllum scalare2016-02-02T07:25:24Z<p>Tom1234: </p>
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<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 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 />
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: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 />
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: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 />
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: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 />
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: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 />
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== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|Angelfish spawning:<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>VwsH5YmJ0Nk</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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== 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 />
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== Commercial Breeders ==<br />
*[http://www.freshwaterangelfish.com/ FreshwaterAngelFish.com]<br />
*[http://www.angelsplus.com/ Angelsplus]<br />
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== 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>Tom1234https://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Aplocheilus_lineatus&diff=81608Aplocheilus lineatus2016-02-02T07:14:47Z<p>Tom1234: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Golden Wonder Panchax<br />
|extra_common_names=Striped Panchax, Blue Panchax, Golden Panchax, Golden Wonder, Striped Green Panchax, Sparkling Panchax, Striped Aplocheilus, Green Panchax Killi, Golden Wonder Panchax<br />
|species=Aplocheilus lineatus<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Aplocheilus affinis, Aplocheilus vittatus, Haplochilus lineatus, Panchax lineatus, Panchax lineatum<br />
|image=Aplocheilus_lineatus1.jpg<br />
|caption=Golden Wonder Panchax<br />
|availability=Common<br />
|habitat=asia<br />
|family=Aplocheilidae<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=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=3<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=39.6<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=Gallon<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.0<br />
|min_temperature=20<br />
|max_temperature=25<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=7<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
{{Basic fish page<br />
|sexing=:Males are more brightly coloured than female.<br />
|tank_compatibility=:Can be a community safe fish if kept with the correct tank mates. Be aware that they may become aggressive to other top dwelling fish and can eat smaller fish.<br />
|diet=:Small insects in the wild. Will take typical frozen small worm food as well as flake and Brine Shrimp.<br />
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
|environment_specifics=:Comes from streams and rivers. Likes wide open, well oxygenated water with space to swim and with floating plants to hide in. Reports of it living to 3 years if kept at the lower end of its temperature range.<br />
|behaviour=:Primary a top feeder as it looks for insects. Likes to jump so a secure lid is required.<br />
|identification=:An elongate fish with a slightly upturned snout. The back is olive brown to bronze-brown, and the flanks are bronze to dark forest green in colour. Alternating scales are yellow-gold in colour giving the fish an attractive appearance. These yellow scales continues ant the anal, caudal, and dorsal fins, which are bronze in colour. The jaw and frontal belly regions are yellowish white and the iris of the eye may be green. Nine dark, transverse stripes mark the body of juveniles and mature females. At least two variants are common to the hobby: one with a fully red tail, and the other with the majority of the caudal fin is red, and the outer lobes are white. The anal and dorsal fins are yellow.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Killifish<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4690 Fishbase]<br />
*[http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Minnows,%20Killies,%20Golden%20Wonder.htm Aqualand]<br />
*[http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/30/291/ PetFish]<br />
*[http://fish.mongabay.net/A/Aplocheilus_lineatus.shtml Mongabay]<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=232 Practical Fishkeeping]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Aplocheilus&species=lineatus&id=341 Seriously Fish]</div>Tom1234