Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: 3 Fresh Water Aquarium Fish Described - Names From A To B

Here are three fresh water aquarium fish (Angel
Fish, Badis and Black Widow) you can add to your
aquarium. Their special characteristics and
aquarium requirements are covered: colors,
temperament, temperature, breeding and feeding.

Angel Fish - Pterophyllum scalare (Family:
Cichlidae):

One of the most beautiful aquarium fish it swims
slowly and elegantly and is ideal for a community
tank. But note that they can grow to 15 cm long
as adults so bear that in mind when calculating
the number of fish for your aquarium. A wide
temperature range can be accommodated. Regarding
feeding, provide them with a diet that varies in
content.

The Angel Fish has a thin oval silvery body with
long fins curving backwards. Vertical black
stripes go from the eye through the body to the
caudal fin. You will know when the fish is
frightened as the dark stripes practically
disappear. These stripes can hardly be seen in
the Black Angel fish as the body is dark colored.
The Lace Angel has fins with a black lace effect
on them and a darker body then the norm. Another
Angel fish, the Veil tail, has longer fins and
the color is more like marble.

Unfortunately differentiating between the two
sexes is extremely difficult. But when you do get
a pair and they mate they act as good parents and
will stay as a pair. For breeding the tank needs
light that is fairly low level and densely
planted with a broad leaved plant. After a couple
of days the fry will hatch from the sticky eggs.
It is worth bringing to your attention that when
upset these fish might start eating the eggs and
fry, so tread carefully and try not to frighten
them - so do not frighten them! Feed the very
hungry fry with infusoria initially before moving
on to micro worms and brine shrimps.

Badis - Badis Badis (Family: Badidae):

It is very difficult to specify a specific color
for this species because of the high level of
variations found. They range from nearly mauve to
a reddish color and sometimes there are even red
spots on the body. And they change color
depending on their environment or if they are
breeding! Noticeable features are a dark stripe
through the eye, a long dorsal fin and lines
around each scale. The dorsal fin may have blue
green vertical stripes in it.

Normally only live food will be taken by them and
a temperature range of 20 to 26 degrees
Centigrade is suitable with hiding places
provided by a thickly planted aquarium. Because
it behaves fine with other fish the Badis is
suitable for your community aquarium. However
they can argue amongst themselves but injury is
unlikely.

Take note of the fact that when the male is
bigger than the female she can get injured during
the mating process, so consider using a female
that is at least the same size as the male. As
the Badis is a cave dweller then use a flower pot
on its side in a thickly planted breeding tank at
29 degrees Centigrade. After the eggs have been
laid in the pot take the female out of the tank
and wait till the eggs have hatched before taking
the male out. Feed the fry on infusoria.

Black Widow - Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Family:
Characidae):

Ideally suited to a community aquarium the Black
Widow is a popular choice for a fresh water
aquarium fish, being peaceful and only growing up
to 6.5 cm in length. It is particularly badly
affected by poor water quality so take note. Look
out for signs of it swimming with its head down
and take immediate action. Although a variety of
foods can be used it is best to use live foods.

The fish has bright eyes circled with red and a
silver green shiny body with vertical dark bands.
Seeing the differences between the sexes is not
easy but the female has a fatter body and the
male has wider anal and frontal fins and sharper
dorsal fins. With respect to breeding the water
should be at 24 degrees Centigrade, you need
floating plants and plant the tank thickly at one
end.

Eggs are scattered about with some dropping to
the bottom of the tank and some sticking to the
plants. To protect newly hatched fry, remove the
male and female from the tank straight after
spawning has taken place. They should be fed on
infusoria to start with followed by micro worms
and daphnia.

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