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Angel Fish
2006-03-16 14:19:00 Data Sheet Scientific Name: Pterophyllum Scalare Other Names: Angel Fish Family: Cichlidae Origin: Central Amazon, Peru, Eastern Ecuador Adult Size: up to 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) long 18 inches (42 cm height) Social: Peaceful, but will eat small fish Lifespan: 15+ years Tank Level: Mid dweller Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon Diet: Omnivore, enjoys live foods Breeding: Egg layer Care: Easy-Medium Ideal pH: 6.8-7.2 Temperature: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank setup: Planted tank with some board leave plants, and gentle circulation Sexing: ...
Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
More articles from this author:2006-03-08 14:21:00 Data SheetScientific Name: Bett a Splendens Other Names: Betta Family: BelontiidaeOrigin:Cambodia, ThailandAdult Size:3 inches (7 cm)Social:Males cannot be kept together. Males are highly territorial and may fight to the death if kept together. Lifespan:2-3 yearsTank Level: Top dweller Minimum Tank Size:3 gallonDiet:Live foods preferable, will eat flakes and frozen foodsBreeding:Egglayer - bubblenestCare:Easy to IntermediateIdeal pH: 6.8 - 7.4Temperature: 75-86 F (24-30 C)Tank setup: Planted tank with some floating plants, and gentle circulationSexing:Males have elongated finnageBreeding:Bubble nest builder; the male will entice the female under the nest. The male will guard the eggs, which should hatch in 24 hours. Description: Betta Splendens, the Siamese fighting fish, more commonly known simply as a "Betta," is a small colourful fish that originated in Thailand. Males have elongated fins to attract females. The male has long colorful fins, while the females have shorter fins and ... More About: Fish , Fight , Fighting , Ames 1, 2, 3 |
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