The Angelfish
The angelfish is the most colorful fish of the tropical oceans. The are various species. The angelfish is a most colorful creature. He is among the many marine animals that live in the underwater coral reefs. The angelfish can be found in all parts of the world. They are usually found in tropical or sub tropical oceans. They live among the coral reefs.
There are seventy-two different species of the angelfish. Each a masterpiece of color and style. The blue lipped emperor and the blue angelfish are considered the most colorful of all angelfish. The angelfish with its different shapes, sizes and colors light up the oceans, where they make their home.
The angelfish will travel single or in a small group. They establish their own feeding territories, and are aggressive in defending them against their own kind and others. If others come near, they flaunt themselves, where the intruder knows whose space he is invading. The intruder will usually leave without incident.
The diet of the angelfish varies with each species. Some of the species eat plankton, algae and plants. The larger species eat worms, shrimp and shellfish. Some are known to eat coral polyp, which are tiny animals that live as part of the reef. Angelfish are known to change sex as they mature. The groups of angelfish consist of one male and his harem of females. When the male dies the strongest, female changes sex, to become the leading male. She or He becomes the defender and fertilizes all the eggs.
When angelfish breed the male and female head toward the surface of it tropical habitat. The female quickly lays eggs and the male fertilizes them. The eggs are left to float out to sea, most do not survive. The eggs, transform into larvae, which when floating locates new coral and attaches itself. They feed from the reef, and develop rapidly.
Angelfish are not an endangered species. Most pollution in some of their habitats could cause decreasing populations.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Caring For Baby Fish
Caring For Baby Fish
What kinds of things do you need to keep in mind when your fish have babies? How do you help them grow up to be healthy adults?
Baby fish are known as "fry". Typically healthy adult fish will breed on some sort of cycle so sooner or later you will have to care for fry to some extent. Fry are very vulnerable and few survive to grow up, although there are ways for you to maximize you success rate.
Separate tanks:
Most experts recommend moving pregnant fish into a separate tank, however usually you are unaware of your fish's maternal status. Just keep an extra tank around so that if fry appear you can evacuate them immediately. Make sure the new tank looks very similar to their destination environment and that pH levels are similar so your fry can adjust.
New home, better lighting:
A couple of factors will need to change in the fry's tank, specifically lighting. Bright lighting will encourage you fry to be active and when active they will eat more. The fry need the extra food to grow so keep a steady light on your fish.
New home, different filter:
Fry have a tendency to get caught in filters so try and under gravel or sponge filter as a precautionary measure.
New food:
Notice how your fry are born; if hatched the best food choices are artemia or infusoria. When the fish are larger ask a pet store employee what food best fits your purpose.
Weekly care:
Just like your adult tank make sure to test and check water temperature and chemistry regularly. Fry are even more susceptible to sudden changes and need a stable environment. Make sure to remove dead fish and ammonia every day. If you take good care of your fry and your adult fish you may very well have a large family of pets in no time.
What kinds of things do you need to keep in mind when your fish have babies? How do you help them grow up to be healthy adults?
Baby fish are known as "fry". Typically healthy adult fish will breed on some sort of cycle so sooner or later you will have to care for fry to some extent. Fry are very vulnerable and few survive to grow up, although there are ways for you to maximize you success rate.
Separate tanks:
Most experts recommend moving pregnant fish into a separate tank, however usually you are unaware of your fish's maternal status. Just keep an extra tank around so that if fry appear you can evacuate them immediately. Make sure the new tank looks very similar to their destination environment and that pH levels are similar so your fry can adjust.
New home, better lighting:
A couple of factors will need to change in the fry's tank, specifically lighting. Bright lighting will encourage you fry to be active and when active they will eat more. The fry need the extra food to grow so keep a steady light on your fish.
New home, different filter:
Fry have a tendency to get caught in filters so try and under gravel or sponge filter as a precautionary measure.
New food:
Notice how your fry are born; if hatched the best food choices are artemia or infusoria. When the fish are larger ask a pet store employee what food best fits your purpose.
Weekly care:
Just like your adult tank make sure to test and check water temperature and chemistry regularly. Fry are even more susceptible to sudden changes and need a stable environment. Make sure to remove dead fish and ammonia every day. If you take good care of your fry and your adult fish you may very well have a large family of pets in no time.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Damselfish In Aquarium
Damselfish In Aquarium
What do aquarium dmaselfish looklike?
How do they behave?
Everything you need to know about Damselfish?
What do they look like?
Damselfish can be some of the brightest colored fish in the sea. They are generally found in vivid colors of oranges, yellows, reds, and blues. You'll see them in solid colors and in white or black stripes. You'll even see them striped with a variety of their main colors. But all of the damselfish's markings are brilliant. The smaller these fish are, the more amazing their colors are. When these fish grow larger, their colors tend to fade a bit. Damselfish are oval-shaped and have large, beautiful fins. Their fins are often rounded, and their bodies are longer than they are wide. Their dorsal fins typically have about a dozen spines and a dozen sectioned rays. They are covered with reasonable-sized scales across their bodies. The have small mouths and their teeth are tiny and form the shape of a spoon.
How do they behave?
These fish like to live along the bottoms of bodies of water. They like to find a place to hide out to call home. This is generally a nook or cranny along the bottom of the ocean, such as a coral reef. This serves as a place to go when they feel threatened. They themselves, however, are also quite predatorial. When they see a sea creature they'd like for dinner, they don't waste any time or energy. They attack and bite the fish and let out fairly loud grunts.
What should you know about them?
When these fish spawn, the males in the bunch build nests. They clear rocky areas of vegetation, where the females lay between 50 and 1,000 eggs. Male damselfish protect the nest until they hatch about a week later.
What do aquarium dmaselfish looklike?
How do they behave?
Everything you need to know about Damselfish?
What do they look like?
Damselfish can be some of the brightest colored fish in the sea. They are generally found in vivid colors of oranges, yellows, reds, and blues. You'll see them in solid colors and in white or black stripes. You'll even see them striped with a variety of their main colors. But all of the damselfish's markings are brilliant. The smaller these fish are, the more amazing their colors are. When these fish grow larger, their colors tend to fade a bit. Damselfish are oval-shaped and have large, beautiful fins. Their fins are often rounded, and their bodies are longer than they are wide. Their dorsal fins typically have about a dozen spines and a dozen sectioned rays. They are covered with reasonable-sized scales across their bodies. The have small mouths and their teeth are tiny and form the shape of a spoon.
How do they behave?
These fish like to live along the bottoms of bodies of water. They like to find a place to hide out to call home. This is generally a nook or cranny along the bottom of the ocean, such as a coral reef. This serves as a place to go when they feel threatened. They themselves, however, are also quite predatorial. When they see a sea creature they'd like for dinner, they don't waste any time or energy. They attack and bite the fish and let out fairly loud grunts.
What should you know about them?
When these fish spawn, the males in the bunch build nests. They clear rocky areas of vegetation, where the females lay between 50 and 1,000 eggs. Male damselfish protect the nest until they hatch about a week later.
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