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Photo and description of aquarium fish alphabetically
Representatives of the Belontiaceae family havea special organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air. It is called a labyrinth. Because of it, such aquarium inhabitants are also called labyrinth. Additional oxygen is vital for them. Such fish cannot be kept in aquariums covered with surface glass - they can suffocate. Otherwise, caring for them is not difficult. The most popular of this family among aquarists are different types of anabasis, gourami, macropods and, of course, cockerels. Cockerels are also called fighting fish for their feisty nature. It seems that the photos of these bright aquarium fish do not match the name - they look like imposing beauties. But the same males of the fighting betta will not show off their luxurious veil fins for long if they are housed together. Fights and tail breakage are inevitable. They cannot live without competition either - they wither away. The ideal solution would be to house several females and one male and put a mirror in the aquarium. Loach fish are sedentary. They like to hide at the bottom in the ground, completely merging with it thanks to funny stripes and spots. The most common inhabitants of artificial reservoirs from this family are various species of acanthophthalmus and botia. Aquarium fish from the numerous family of Carp are frequent owners of decorative water apartments. Labeo, danio, barbs, rasboras, cardinals are not at all aggressive, get along well with neighbors, are unpretentious. Goldfish are rightfully considered the favorites of novice aquarists - many species have been bred with different colors: from coal-black to flaming scarlet. These are veiltails, telescopes, comets, and shubunkins. Large, bright and friendly, they really fulfill the desire of owners not to part with the pet as long as possible. After all, such aquatic inhabitants live from 15 to 35 years. Multi-colored representatives of the Poeciliidae family are unpretentious to feeding and maintenance conditions. Owners of artificial reservoirs are very fond of:
- platipecili;
- swordsmen;
- mollieseniasis;
- gyrardines;
- guppy.
If you decide to buy an aquarium for your child,Its first inhabitants should be guppies. They are absolutely undemanding in care and get along well with different types of peaceful fish. Perhaps, you should not settle them only together with fast-swimming fish like barbs. Otherwise, the males will start to "showdown" and will lose their luxurious tails. Characinids are beautiful, bright and mostly peaceful. Except, perhaps, piranhas - they also belong to this family. Most often, they keep neons, ornatus, tetras and pacu. But there are also connoisseurs of predatory piranhas. Cichlids are valued not only for their external beauty, but also for their unusual way of life. It is extremely interesting to watch them. Thus, their method of reproduction and care for offspring is very extravagant. Females can attach eggs to pebbles or leaves, bury them in the ground and even keep them in their mouths. To have a snack, the parents pass the eggs to each other. In case of danger, the eggs, and even the newly hatched fry, hide in the mouth of their mother or father. Of the cyclids, acaras, apistograms, discus, angelfish, cichlazomas and parrots are often found in home aquariums. Astronotus or peacock eye is very beautiful. This is a large fish with a calm, even timid character. It needs a spacious habitat and companions of approximately the same size. Small ones can accidentally suffer from a bulky neighbor.
Inhabitants of aquariums from detachment of catfish
Catfish are loved for their calm character, unusual body structure and, of course, luxurious whiskers. Breeders have developed many aquarium varieties from various families:
- Feminine catfish differ in gay spottedcolor and three pairs of whiskers, two of which are covered with a peculiar fringe. For this representatives of this family and got its name. The most popular are various types of sidontis - angel, cuckoo, flag, flip-flop
- The family of Bronyakovs, which includes acanthodoruschocolate and stellate, white-spotted Agamikis, Hankok's amlidoras, striped platidoras, are also named because of external features. Their bodies, as it were, are cut with bone plates. These fish developed intestinal breathing in the course of evolution: from time to time they need to take a breath of atmospheric air. In completely enclosed aquariums, they will die.
- Kallihtovye (armored) catfish are equipped with bone plates on the sides. These are peace-loving bottom fish, the most popular of which are dianemes, corridors, tarakatum.
- Loricarians or chained catfish lookmost bizarrely. They are clad in "chain mail" from the fused bony fins, reminiscent of the lorik - the armor of the ancient Roman legionaries. Representatives of this large family, for example, ancistrus, ototsinlyuksy and lorikarii, unlike other catfish, are not predators. They feed on algae and leaves of aquatic plants.
- Representatives of the Pimelodov family(flatheads) outwardly resemble the killer whale in miniature. They have a beautiful mottled or striped color and three pairs of mustaches. Especially good are the Harlequin, a Pimedolus, and a painted and painted.
- Hack-catfish have a giant head and mouth, but they have only two antennas. They are awake and hunting at night. Coloring allows them to merge with the bottom and attack prey from an ambush.
- Shilba catfishes live not on the bottom, but on the surface or in thickets of algae. There are translucent and even transparent, like glass, fish.
- The family Shirokogolovyh includes a bunocephalus or som-snag. He leads a nocturnal life, and hides in the day in shelters, so masterfully that only a very attentive ichthyologist can notice him.
There are also dangerous species among the catfish, whichIt is not recommended for beginners. These are the sac-gill catfish with their sharp poisonous spines and electric catfish. They have a special organ that produces a charge of electricity that is sensitive to humans and aquarium neighbors. Having decided to get aquatic inhabitants, familiarize yourself with the conditions they need for living, feeding, and also with their attitude towards neighbors. It is very important to take into account the temperament of the pets. Trying to combine nimble and calm fish can lead to unpleasant consequences. Read more:
