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Breed Details
Breed Name:
African Characins
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Characins are found in Central America, South America and Africa. They are considered by some to be the most ancient fishes in the order of Cypriniformes. The fact that they are in both the Americas and Africa is considered proof that the two global continents were once joined! This means that Characins originated before the land masses split in Mesozoic times, some 80 to 150 million years ago. Currently there are about 1000 species in the Americas and about 200 species in Africa along with many species that are not yet discovered.
Life Expectancy:
3 years
Weight:
Average of 66 lb
Height:
1.5 cm
Color:
Mostly gold, black, light blue and more
Breed Details
Breed Name:
African Cichlid
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Cichlids are found in Central and South America, Africa, and parts of Asia. They are categorized as "secondary freshwater fish" - meaning their ancestors were marine fish. This family is so vast that there many good aquarium inhabitants, but there are also many species that are not really suitable for the home aquarium due to size. For example, the Boulengerochromis microlepis which reaches up to 31" (80 cm), is a popular food fish for the native people where it is found rather than an aquarium specimen.
Life Expectancy:
8 years
Weight:
25 lbs
Height:
Largest 31” (80 cm) smallest 1.4” or (3.5 cm).
Color:
Hues from red to yellow to blue, in conjunction with stripes and bars.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
American Cichlid
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
This is not a difficult cichlid to keep. A larger tank is needed because these fish can grow quite large. A small to medium sized gravel would probably be best along with several larger rocks to form caves and hiding places. This fish is found in some waters that are low in oxygen, but it would still be best to do weekly partial water changes to ensure best health. This is a very nice cichlid though it is not commonly seen. As this fish matures it will also develop a light blue color around the black blotches on the body. The black blotches will form vertical bars when showing aggression or defending a territory.
Life Expectancy:
8 years
Weight:
40 to 420 mg
Height:
8 inches
Color:
Blue and gold are most popular.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Angelfish
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Angelfish are, and always have been, one of the most popular fish in the hobby today. Many different colored varieties and patterns are available, with new ones showing up frequently. They are available in both normal finned and veil varieties, oftentimes exceeding 12 inches in height from the top of their dorsal fin to the tip of their ventral fin. Angels are available in a variety to suit just about any aquarist, from standard silvers to golds, to koi varieties to leopard-spotted to black to half-black and just about everything in between.
Life Expectancy:
10-15 years
Weight:
1.8 kg
Height:
4-6 inches in length
Color:
Gold, Gold Marble, Marble, Zebra, Smokey, Dark, Half Black, Streaked and Albino.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Archerfish
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Archer fish may live in both fresh or brackish waters.
The flecks on the bodies of Archer fish are thought to be recognition marks between member of species which helps them keep together in the brackish or muddy water.
Archer fish are found in coastal regions and estuarine rivers from east Africa to Australia, and in the Fort Worth Zoo!
When hunting for prey out of the water, the tip of the snout protrudes from the water surface and the eyes being submerged, water in the gill chamber is forced out by a sudden compression of the gill covers. Archers begin to spit when they are young. If the Archer fish misses with the first jet, it fires many more in rapid succession.
The Archer fish spends the majority of its time close to the surface, because most of its prey is located here. However, they have been known to go deeper to hunt small fish.
Life Expectancy:
6 to 10 years
Weight:
680 pounds
Height:
length up to 10 inches
Color:
Silver with dark blotches on the flanks, and also have yellow iridescent flecks on the body.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Arowana
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
It has a long body and a tapered tail and can grow to a maximum size of around 1 m in captivity. In the wild, it has been known to reach over 1.2 m in length. The juveniles are usually a dull silver color with black markings around the head and the tail. Once it reaches about 15 cm, the markings will disappear and it will start obtain the silvery color, hence its common name.
Life Expectancy:
20 to 60 years
Weight:
14.5 kgm
Height:
1.2 m in length
Color:
range for green to silver to red and other variants.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Badis
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Males have 7 red vertical stripes down the body and a bright red head and fins. The ventral fins have a blue/white stripe down the front. Females are smaller and much duller in color, almost gray. Males max out in size at 1/2 inch.
Life Expectancy:
10-20 years
Weight:
16.5 kg
Height:
7.0 - 8.0 cm ( 2.8 - 3.1 in)
Color:
Greenish,blue to red and bright colors.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Barbs
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Most barbs are small, colorful, active fish ideally suited for the community aquarium. These hardy fish are predominately found in Southeast Asia, but some species may be found in Africa and India. Most species are bred commercially both overseas and in the U.S., making these fish ideal candidates for both the beginner and expert aquarist. Barbs consist of some of the most popular of all tropical fish, adding color, interest, and beauty to any larger community aquarium. These fish are active schooling fish that require plenty of swimming room and a tight fitting lid, as they are prone to leaping out of the aquarium when startled. Barbs are semi-aggressive fish when housed in the aquarium individually, so it is important to maintain each species in groups of six or more. This technique will minimize aggression towards more passive tank mates.
Life Expectancy:
1 to 2 years.
Weight:
0.5 lbs
Height:
up to 3 inches
Color:
Red,dotted black,orange,yellow,cherry,black ruby and purple.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Betta
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Almost everyone has seen the beautiful male Betta on the pet store shelves. Some would maintain that the male Betta is perhaps the best looking of all freshwater fish. While some might argue otherwise, it is a fact that the male Betta is one of the most beautiful freshwater fish commonly available to the beginning hobbyist today.
The Betta is a very popular and readily available freshwater fish. Perhaps the most recognized is the male with his splendid colors. Two males should never be kept in a tank together. Two male Bettas that are housed together will fight, often to their death. This explains why they are also referred to as Siamese Fighting Fish. In Thailand, they have been used specifically for this purpose, with fights lasting as long as six hours. They must also be kept with fish of the same size, as they are known to eat smaller fish. The Betta is primarily a top swimming fish, though they are seen moving through the tank. A unique ability belonging to Bettas is their ability to breathe air from the surface. This is done via their labyrinth, which acts similarly to the lungs in mammals. For this reason, aeration via filtration is not necessary.
It is also important to make sure your Betta has room at the top of his aquarium to breathe. At the same time, it should be noted that Bettas are jumpers so the tops of their tanks must be covered. The best type of covering would be a screen, as glass or plastic will prevent needed oxygen from entering the tank. Most people have seen Bettas displayed in tiny bowls at their local pet store. Most of the research indicates, that while a Betta might survive in these small containers, they will do much better if given more space. These tiny containers become easily dirtied and require frequent water changes. Changing the water will stress a fish; hence keeping them in a larger, filtered tank is preferred. The natural habitat of the Betta is Thailand. To recreate their natural habitat, it is recommended that their aquariums be moderately decorated with rocks, driftwood and live plants. It is said, that the Betta will thrive in shallow, sandy-bottomed areas that are well lit with natural light.
Their natural temperature range is between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. The captive environment should also have warm water. If temperatures become too low, the Betta's metabolism will slow. They will grow at a decreased rate and become more susceptible to disease. If temperatures become really low, they will eventually die from chronic stress. Fluctuation temperatures are also not healthy and lead to stress. Stable warm temperatures consistent with his natural habit will help your Betta to thrive. The Betta is a hearty fish, but his natural habitat needs to be taken into consideration when planning to make a suitable home for him in captivity. The Betta does best on a carnivorous diet. They seem to love brine shrimp and also do well with a variety of other foods such as, beef heart, brine shrimp eggs, crayfish eggs, tubifex worms, mosquitoes, daphnia, and bloodworms.
It should be noted that while the Betta is classified as a relatively aggressive fish they are generally not aggressive other species of fish, but they are highly aggressive to their own kind and should be kept singly. This is especially true for the males. They may, however, be kept in some community tanks as long as there are no other Bettas in the tank. It has been reported that Bettas may be unsuitable for keeping with any other long finned variety of fish. This is because they will often as take chunks out of their tails and fins and possibly kill the other fish if you don't monitor them enough. Additionally if they are housed with other gouramis, they should be larger than the Betta, as Bettas are known to bully similarly sized gouramis. While the average Betta in captivity lives around 2 years, many Bettas have been known to live significantly larger. Lifespan is greatly affected by care. Those Bettas that live in large, filtered tanks will significantly outlive those that live in tiny, stagnant cups.
The Betta is a strikingly beautiful fish, particularly the male. The male is known for his bright colors, though these are the result of captive breeding and do not occur in the wild. Some of the common color morphs are; red, royal blue, black, blue, green, yellow and many pastel varieties. They are also seen in bi-color and marbled varieties. The male has long flowing fins while those of the female are short and rounded. It should be noted that some males might also be short finned. These are the wild type fins. Bettas of this sort are known as plakat thai. Male plakat bettas lack the egg tube present on the females and this is one way to distinguish them. Mature Bettas will average from three to three and a half inches in length
Life Expectancy:
2 year(s)
Weight:
0.2 lbs
Height:
2.5 cm (1 inch) to 14 cm (5.5 inches)
Color:
Grayish greenish brown, and the iridescent colors (blue and green). Cellophane, white opaque, yellow, orange, red, steel blue, royal blue green turquoise, copper, black, and Cambodian.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Catfish
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Channel catfish closely resemble blue catfish. Both have deeply forked tails. However, channels have a rounded anal fin with 24-29 rays and scattered black spots along their back and sides. They have a small, narrow head. The back is blue-gray with light blue to silvery-gray sides and a white belly. Larger channels lose the black spots and also take on a blue-black coloration on the back which shades to white on the belly. Males also become very dark during spawning season and develop a thickened pad on their head.
Life Expectancy:
14 years
Weight:
45 pounds
Height:
2.7 meters
Color:
Blue, white, yellow, brown and black.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Clownfish
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Clown Fish are commonly found in the warm waters. The Pacific Ocean, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean are some places where Clown Fish abound. The peculiar name of the fish comes from its cheerful coloring and its active disposition. Many people mistakenly believe that the Clown Fish is really fooling around with all his antics. But, in reality the Clown Fish is an aggressive fish and they are very territorial. They go to great lengths to protect their territory.
Clown Fish form a very strong bond with their mates. They lay their eggs in large batches. These eggs are laid on a coral or a rock adjacent to the Anemone. Both the parents then guard these eggs for a span of 3-5 days. Once the eggs are hatched the male may stay to take care of the young till they reach sexual maturity.
Clown Fish are usually not eaten by other fish because they are kept safe by the stinging tentacles of the Anemone. Since they live within the quiet corners of the Coral reef they were never hunted. But recently, these fish have become very popular inhabitants of salt-water aquariums. The colors, the antics and the beauty of this fish have fascinated men. They are especially sought after in Europe and the United States. Many Coral reefs have been destroyed in order to procure prime specimens.
Life Expectancy:
3-5 years
Weight:
8 ounces
Height:
15-25cm 6-12 in
Color:
Black, breeding, percula and tomato clownfish
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Corydoras
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Species assigned to Corydoras display a broad diversity of body shapes and coloration. Corydoras are small fish, ranging from 25 to 120 millimetres (1.0–4.7 in). Corydoras is a small aquarium fish. You can find many kinds of Corydoras, but they mostly differ only in their colour. Their size and their caring for is the same for all the Corydoras. When I saw a cory for the first time I thought that it was ugly. But after a while, I started to love it. Yes, it might look like alien life on earth, but that is the problem with us new guys in the aquarium business. Everything is new and strange. But the truth is, that Cories are very nice. There are many variants of cories, so you can find more or less beautiful Corydoras. We have Corydoras pandas and they are really irresistible. They really look like an aquarium panda bears.
Life Expectancy:
8-10 years.
Weight:
545 g
Height:
Upto 3 inches or 7.5cm.
Color:
Black, Red, Yellow, Pink, Green, Orange, Purple, Blue, Beige, Brown, Teal, bronze and many more.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Crustacean
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
The crustaceans (Crustacea) are a large group of arthropods, comprising approximately 52,000 described species, and are usually treated as a subphylum. They include various familiar animals, such as lobsters, crabs, shrimp, crayfish and barnacles. The majority are aquatic, living in either fresh water or marine environments, but a few groups have adapted to terrestrial life, such as terrestrial crabs, terrestrial hermit crabs and woodlice. The majority are motile, moving about independently, although a few taxa are parasitic and live attached to their hosts (including sea lice, fish lice, whale lice, tongue worms, and Cymothoa exigua, all of which may be referred to as "crustacean lice"), and adult barnacles live a sessile life — they are attached head-first to the substrate and cannot move independently.
Life Expectancy:
30 years.
Weight:
13 pounds.
Height:
3.9 inches.
Color:
Mostly gray.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Discus
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
The Discus is often referred to as "the King of the aquarium", and there is good reason for it. Few freshwater, and indeed few saltwater, can match their regal stature and array of possible color schemes. Discus come in graceful pastel browns, reds and greens to vibrant and neon blues, orange and yellow. Discus can be colored in a pair, one solid, or a palette of colors. Ideal body shape for Discus is a very tall, rounded figure. Idealists shy away from fish that are shaped like footballs or arrowheads, preferring the circular form. Discus can also be had in high-finned and high-bodied varieties. If you can imagine a color and characteristic, there is a good likelihood that someone out there breeds.
Life Expectancy:
10-15 years.
Weight:
137 g
Height:
roughly 6-8"
Color:
Brown, blue,green,heckel,red ruby, blue snakeskin and yellow.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Eel
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
True eels (Anguilliformes) are an order of fish, which consists of 4 suborders, 19 families, 110 genera and 400 species. Most eels are predators.
The flat and transparent larva of the eel is called a leptocephalus. A young eel is called an elver.
Most eels prefer to dwell in shallow waters or hide at the bottom layer of the ocean, sometimes in holes. These holes are called eel pits. Only the Anguillidae family comes to fresh water to dwell there (not to breed). Some eels dwell in deep water (in case of family Synaphobranchidae, this comes to a depth of 4,000 m), or are active swimmers (the family Nemichthyidae - to the depth of 500 m).
Life Expectancy:
Max of 85 years.
Weight:
44 lbs (20 kg)
Height:
measured 61 cm and the smallest 9.5 cm
Color:
Blue,yellow,black and green.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Flower Horns
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Flower Horn fish is a Cichlid which is classified under the genus Cichlasoma that comes from the South American Cichlid family. Within just a few years, it has ignited a new trend in the tropical fish market all over Asia and spreading to western countries as well.
Some parties have claimed that we can ‘play’ with Flower Horns. As Flower Horn originated from South American Cichlid, they are quite territorial in nature. In actual fact, the Flower Horn fish is actually trying to get rid of the intruder; be it a stick or a hand. Thanks to its aggressive nature, Flower Horn is said to be more interesting and responsive, unlike most pet fish which shy away under the same condition.
Life Expectancy:
8 to 10 years
Weight:
20 grams
Height:
12 inches long
Color:
green color look like jade, red color like chilli and red jewel.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Goby
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
The goby is a bottom-dwelling fish that has great potential for causing impacts on Great Lakes fisheries. Originally the round goby and the tubenose goby were introduced into the St. Claire River in 1990, probably via contaminated ballast water of transoceanic ships.
Life Expectancy:
3 to 5 years
Weight:
90 g
Height:
4 to 10 inches (250 mm)length
Color:
grey with blotches of black and brown over their bodies, dorsal fin may be tinged with green, the front dorsal fin has a distinctive large black spot
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Goldfish
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Goldfish are the most common pet found in households today! They have been kept as pets longer than any other species of fish. Although there are many varieties, all goldfish actually belong to just one species: Carassius auratus. Because of this, goldfish are similar in their behavior, required care, and habits. Goldfish are not tropical fish; therefore, they do not require tropical temperatures such as some fish with temperatures of 80F and higher. Goldfish are quite intelligent and will recognize the person who feeds them. They will show they know you by swimming rapidly back and forth when you are near the tank or splashing.
Goldfish like to play and benefit from the exercise, so having two fish is better than one. Info about Goldfish:
∙ There are over one hundred kinds of goldfish. The common goldfish has two sets of paired fins.
∙ Goldfish have exceptionally large eyes and acute senses of smell and hearing.
∙ Goldfish have teeth in their throats which they use to crush food.
∙ Goldfish are commonly fed dried flake or pellet food.
∙ Goldfish are omnivorous, meaning they feed on both plants and animals.
∙ Goldfish will survive in water temperatures ranging from freezing to 30 degrees centigrade.
· Goldfish spawn both in the spring and in the summer. Their eggs will stick to the water plants. Within a week the eggs will hatch.
· Goldfish have been known to live up to an amazingly 25 years!
· A Goldfish has a memory span of approximately 3 seconds!
Fact: The oldest living Goldfish to date was a goldfish named Tish owned by Hilda and Gordon Hand of Thirsk, N. Yorkshire, England. Tish lived for 43 years after being won at a fairground in 1956. Goldfish can have lifespans up to 20 years if they are fed a varied diet and housed in exceptional water conditions. They need to be in tanks that are not overcrowded. They need sufficient swimming room and do best if they are kept with their own types.
Life Expectancy:
20 years
Weight:
9.9 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height:
23 inches (59 cm)
Color:
There are colors ranging from yellow-orange to black. Black, brown, and the wild green goldfish colors are caused by different combinations of the black and yellow pigment cells. Blue goldfish occur
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Guppy
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Lebistes reticulatus or Poecilia reticulata, the guppy, has been bred into dozens of colors and varieties. They keep on changing the Latin name. Just like goldfish and koi, the guppy is a show fish. Wild guppies are nothing to jump up and down about. Females are just a brownish gray. Males have some spots of red, blue, etc. but may also be plain. Some can be rather pretty. Native to parts of Central and South America, the native guppy is also called the Millions Fish.
This is because it breeds so well. Fancy guppies can have any combination of reds, yellows, golds, silvers, blues, purples, oranges, greens, blacks, browns, and/or whites. Most guppies stay at about 1-1.5 inches long but they can grow to 2.5 inches. Guppies do chase each other and other fish but generally do no harm. They are considered relatively peaceful. They will however eat newly hatched fry of most species. Some other species of fish may nip at fancy guppies' fins. A few gallons per guppy is adequate. They generally live a few years. Guppies tend to stick to the upper region of an aquarium.
Life Expectancy:
2 to 5 years
Weight:
130 mg
Height:
0.5 to 1.5 inches, females 1.5 to 2.5 inches
Color:
Red, blue, yellow, black, white, gold, green, and many more
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Killifish
Breed Category:
Aquatic
Description:
Killifish fare widespread throughout Africa, Asia, South America, North America, and parts of Europe. These fish almost every biotope in freshwater. More than 500 species are represented in this group. Several species also inhabit brackish water and a few actually live in pure salt water. Killifish are well-known for their adaptability and many species inhabit bodies of water that dry up during the dry season. Some species spend part of the year living under a layer of ice, while the Desert Pupfish (Cyprinodon species) has, on occasion, been found in water with a temperature of 116.6°F (47°C). This is remarkable considering that this temperature is well-above the lethal body temperature for nearly all vertebrates (McGinnis 179). Since Killifish come from a range of environments, adaptations have been made. Among the most famous is the 'phoenix-like' cycle of death and rebirth.
Life Expectancy:
1 year
Weight:
150 g
Height:
Small (2.5 to 5 cm) Large(15 cm)
Color:
grey with blotches of black and brown over their bodies, dorsal fin may be tinged with green, the front dorsal fin has a distinctive large black spot
