tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11909683593558881622024-03-04T21:01:49.921-08:00Tropical Fish PicturesAnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-66916541993168185812011-10-17T09:51:00.000-07:002011-10-23T05:29:50.517-07:00Pictures of Heckel Discus Fish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYGaygh59FTYxczPRDiIwvVtJeJpyE6g4vhJ4_PMNRU9yTLUVYWDZJW8N1rrq1z2Z6Gadli6eUnGwpgfKg5vPotBjhcHdRFf1MDgsxZcpoO0CWfMA0IzgnAkJHGF1CxNjJMaCokZ01UU/s1600/Pictures_of_Discus_Fish_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYGaygh59FTYxczPRDiIwvVtJeJpyE6g4vhJ4_PMNRU9yTLUVYWDZJW8N1rrq1z2Z6Gadli6eUnGwpgfKg5vPotBjhcHdRFf1MDgsxZcpoO0CWfMA0IzgnAkJHGF1CxNjJMaCokZ01UU/s600/Pictures_of_Discus_Fish_01.jpg" border="0" alt="Pictures of Heckel Discus Fish" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664514497316436754" /></a><br />These following <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">Tropical Fish Pictures</a> are collection of <i>Heckel Discus photos</i> (Symphysodon discus 1840 ) taken by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24704473@N07/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Scott Hanko</a> at New York Aquarium. The base color of these fish is light brown to brown. Across the whole length of the body, 15 to 19 light blue horizontal and irregular striations. These striations start on the head and the cheeks and runs across the body up to the base of the caudal fin.<br /><br />The <i>Heckel discus</i> is distinguished by the fifth prominent vertical bar (see pictures below). The eyes are gold to red. The ventral fins are red orange and they have a blue longitudinal band. These<i> tropical discus fish</i> come from Rio Negro (Brasil).<br /><br />The Blue Face Heckel ( BFH) have the characteristics that the regular Heckel except that thy have the head in solid blue color. Some specimens have this solid condition through front half of the body. These discus fish species also come from Rio Unini and Rio Jaua (Brasil).<br /><br />The Heckel Cross is a mix between a Heckel and a Blue, mainly from the Rio Madeira system. These fish have different characteristics, some <i>best photos of discus </i>show that this fish look like a standard blue with almost no striations in the body but with the fifth Heckel bar, other look like a Royal Blue Diamond Discus Fish with the fifth bar also.<br /><br />Discus (Symphysodon spp.) like on <i><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/05/discus-fish-is-also-known-as-king-of.html">tropical discus fish pictures</a></i> below are a genus of three species of <i>cichlid freshwater fishes</i> native to the Amazon River basin. Discus are popular as aquarium fish and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major industry. It's one of the <span style="font-style:italic;">best freshwater fish for aquarium</span>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg464oJbl_rxV04H0lCc78ZolGsNusp67DvxH9UNIWymgm2CZx21weU0CBdz71ixgLN7MYB90cZau1vbG8b3tN3xvNMkEUFUmix14o9PWJViazy2X9BUGv3AOIANB_P7gmC9JDjKw9-cJQ/s1600/Pictures_of_Discus_Fish_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg464oJbl_rxV04H0lCc78ZolGsNusp67DvxH9UNIWymgm2CZx21weU0CBdz71ixgLN7MYB90cZau1vbG8b3tN3xvNMkEUFUmix14o9PWJViazy2X9BUGv3AOIANB_P7gmC9JDjKw9-cJQ/s600/Pictures_of_Discus_Fish_02.jpg" border="0" alt="Pictures of Heckel Discus Fish" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664514492959849266" /></a>Discus fish belong to the genus Symphysodon, which currently includes three species: The common discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus), the Heckel discus (Symphysodon discus), and a new species which has been named Symphysodon tarzoo. However, a further investigation published in August 2007 suggested that the genus held the three species: S. aequifasciatus (the green discus), S. haraldi (the blue/brown/common discus) and S. discus (the Heckel discus). Both studies suggest three species; the only disagreement is in the scientific names for each.<br /><br />Like cichlids from the genus Pterophyllum, all Symphysodon species have a laterally compressed body shape. In contrast to Pterophyllum, however, extended finnage is absent giving Symphysodon a more rounded shape. It is this body shape from which their common name, "discus", is derived. The sides of the fish are frequently patterned in shades of green, red, brown, and blue. The height and length of the grown fish are both about 20–25 cm (8–10 in).<br /><br />Another characteristic of Symphysodon species is their care for the larvae. As for most cichlids, brood care is highly developed with both the parents caring for the young. Additionally, adult discus fish produce a secretion through their skin, which the larvae live off during their first few days. This behaviour has also been observed for <span style="font-style:italic;">Uaru species</span>. However when bred in captivity the larvae will tend to live off their parents secretion for up to 2 weeks.<br /><!-- - Google_ad_section_start ---><br />Find more <span style="font-style:italic;">pictures of discus fish</span> from people who <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/easy-steps-in-saving-money-when.html">breeding discus fish</a> and hobbyists here on <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">Tropical Fish Pictures</a>. All <i>fish photos</i> have been divided by category to make finding of this <i>best freshwater fish for aquarium</i> images easier.<!-- - Google_ad_section_end --->AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-27710740846913545392011-07-29T21:21:00.001-07:002011-08-01T07:25:39.428-07:00Easy Steps in Saving Money When Breeding Discus Fish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXRxRBVqIxUwoLfAiJ3DEX4ZmylcGk4kW0EIElln7LNUaPIMySnFD9CFK9vB2rPf0bbcvjHtV1axsyoJmhyQPvjftY2qZ6r1ZBeh2Ez20y1sJJ-y8SjwEyzaQ-qy6PUczHi7eMGlmaRU/s400/violet_discus_fish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXRxRBVqIxUwoLfAiJ3DEX4ZmylcGk4kW0EIElln7LNUaPIMySnFD9CFK9vB2rPf0bbcvjHtV1axsyoJmhyQPvjftY2qZ6r1ZBeh2Ez20y1sJJ-y8SjwEyzaQ-qy6PUczHi7eMGlmaRU/s800/violet_discus_fish.jpg" border="0" alt="Tips for Breeding Discus Fish" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635887877354494898" /></a><br />It would be quick to fully grasp why so various <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">freshwater aquarium fish</a> enthusiasts loves the discus fish. It is highly attractive and most definitely one of the most breathtaking creatures that one can maintain and bred in an aquarium. Some would disagree saying that there are others even more stunning but that is just a matter of opinion, an opinion that millions of aquarium owners have created by owning Discus fish today.<br /><br />This mesmerizing fish though comes with a hefty cost tag. Some sellers have been discovered to be selling their fish in the northern region of 250 dollars. That is quite stiff indeed, especially if you want to have a lot more than one fish, and if you're going to breed them, then a pair would definitely be required. But, if you want to have an aquarium full of discus fish and want to save revenue in doing so, then you would just have to breed them yourself.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/easy-steps-in-saving-money-when.html">Breeding Discus fish</a></b> is not as difficult as you may well think it's not as hassle-free either. There certainly will be some costs, but if you do it ideal, you will be saving revenue in the lengthy run.In starting out, you have two solutions.<br /><br />First selection - Initial is the specific choice, which is extra highly-priced although. All you have to do is go to a pet shop and obtain a breeding pair. This can set you back about 300 dollars. But you can be positive that one is a male and 1 is a female.<br /><br />Second alternative - If you want to save some capital, but you cannot seriously be certain tht they would breed, is to obtain baby discus fish, about six to eight of them. You can just hope that at least one or two of them are male or female. Commonly though, there would be 1 of the opposite sex, so you would just have to wait until they grow up.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAY0mv4Mj-zeitIGe6044or86iwHFqwzLbDPhuvDkmeePAjDsQnK2UHfLZl7krYy2vti7eGKFuky3g8zirZR_p_nzEtkI1bJIRoO8daebDyDjyD_SxpL1YDKBwGhshEH5erp59Q99_Gw/s400/discus_fish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAY0mv4Mj-zeitIGe6044or86iwHFqwzLbDPhuvDkmeePAjDsQnK2UHfLZl7krYy2vti7eGKFuky3g8zirZR_p_nzEtkI1bJIRoO8daebDyDjyD_SxpL1YDKBwGhshEH5erp59Q99_Gw/s800/discus_fish.jpg" border="0" alt="Breeding Discus Fish Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635890941126291266" /></a>When they reach adulthood, you will soon observe that if there is indeed a pair, both of them will soon claim a space in the tank, and begin protecting it. This pair will then be your breeding pair. Have a <i>breeding tank</i> ready as soon as you discover them. A breeding tank should be separate from the most important tank so as to defend the spawn, at the least your breeding tank will need to be 20 gallons.<br /><br />When you have lastly established your fish breeding tank, transfer some of the water from your original tank, this will stop your fish from experiencing tension in getting exposed to a new tank. Don't put any gravel or sand inside your tank, this will make it less difficult for you to clean your tank from leftover food. Just spot inside a vertical surface where your <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/01/blue-diamond-discus-fish.html">discus fish</a> can spawn. You can use an upside down pot created from ceramic or <a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/2011/02/live-plants-for-nature-aquariums.html">live aquarium plants</a>.<br /><br />IT is imperative that you check on the water from time to time for rise in the water temperature and ammonia level. Everyday cleaning is also a should.If you want to save capital <span style="font-weight:bold;">breeding discus fish</span>, then avoid them from dying, a clean water will enhance your probabilities of breeding them from your initial investment.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-9211961794796573402011-07-27T02:28:00.000-07:002011-07-27T02:46:43.498-07:00Dwarf Butterfly Cichlid - Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrt7303aNCQG9hP_FGPLjHpiScLcrXMt7osNpbqfzFynoaOkF0ONOzYTTDJ9qu_nQ0yICfIvB4P870QgzH8pTiwCrMwo7keLOXw0_vnM64sAxLZDJCdVZknBtNqdwmG-fOde-8rOEuP3s/s400/Dwarf-butterfly-cichlid-fish-pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrt7303aNCQG9hP_FGPLjHpiScLcrXMt7osNpbqfzFynoaOkF0ONOzYTTDJ9qu_nQ0yICfIvB4P870QgzH8pTiwCrMwo7keLOXw0_vnM64sAxLZDJCdVZknBtNqdwmG-fOde-8rOEuP3s/s800/Dwarf-butterfly-cichlid-fish-pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi Butterfly Dwarf Dichlid" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633965158741296002" /></a><br />Mikrogeophagus ramirezi is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the <i>Orinoco River basin</i>, in the savannahs of Venezuela and Colombia in South America. The species is also called as <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/dwarf-butterfly-cichlid-mikrogeophagus.html">Dwarf butterfly cichlid</a></b> <span class="Apple-style-span">has been examined in studies on fish behaviour and is a popular aquarium fish, traded under a variety of common names including Ram, Blue ram, German blue ram, Asian ram, <i>Butterfly cichlid</i>, Ramirez's dwarf cichlid and Ramirezi. The species is a member of the family Cichlidae and is included in subfamily Geophaginae.<br /><br />The </span>Dwarf butterfly cichlid<span class="Apple-style-span"> is a <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/02/world-of-cichlids-fish-types.html">popular cichlid</a> for the tropical freshwater, community aquarium although it is not necessarily the easiest cichlid to maintain in many situations. This is because the species is often kept with other fish that are more assertive, aggressive or overly active. The species is innately shy and is best kept with passive dither fish, such as neon or cardinal tetras. The species will readily exhibit breeding behaviours in water of pH 5.0-6.5, though softer water encourages more regular spawning. It is easier to maintain the species in larger aquaria as the species is intolerant of common aquarium pollutants such as nitrate.<br /><br />The aquarium should be decorated to mimic the natural environment and is best decorated with several densely planted regions of <a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/">aquatic plants</a>, separated by open water. The </span>Dwarf butterfly cichlid <span class="Apple-style-span">species is prone to filial cannibalism of its brood if distressed. As the water must be free of pollutants, <i>aquarium filtration</i> is important, though water movement should not be extreme. Removing and replacing small amounts of water changes assists with minimising the quantities of these pollutants and should be conducted regularly.<br /><br />Numerous strains of </span>Dwarf butterfly cichlid<span class="Apple-style-span"> have been developed in Asia for the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">tropical aquarium fish</a> hobby. These include numerous xanthistic forms, known as gold rams, along with larger, high-bodied and long-finned varieties. Many of these varieties suffer from lower fertility, health problems or reduced brood care in comparison to wild-type specimens.</span>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-46615117403876527732011-07-23T16:13:00.000-07:002011-07-23T17:01:16.848-07:00Chocolate Gourami - Sphaerichthys osphromenoides<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6e2zy1rK_je4-x9sr5pN0EW-6GlEe8JNEE58PrdvMdekSBV0E9D0F0RmqiiSlHlLb93TETAbUh4GprADGSqPuJemDQa0cAjo3k1utQqEdPZqy_dLed2OxUVp4x4zxqpvya-8lAb45GI/s400/Chocolate-Gourami-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6e2zy1rK_je4-x9sr5pN0EW-6GlEe8JNEE58PrdvMdekSBV0E9D0F0RmqiiSlHlLb93TETAbUh4GprADGSqPuJemDQa0cAjo3k1utQqEdPZqy_dLed2OxUVp4x4zxqpvya-8lAb45GI/s800/Chocolate-Gourami-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt=" Sphaerichthys osphromenoides - Chocolate Gourami Fish Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632693174565654210" /></a><br /><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/chocolate-gourami-sphaerichthys.html">Chocolate Gourami</a></b> <i>(Sphaerichthys osphromenoides)</i> isn't really recommended fish species for most tanks due to its exceptionally shy nature and particular water requirements. It can be maintained quite successfully in a <a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/">well-planted aquarium</a>, softwater tank but to see it at its best a natural-style set-up is preferable. Despite not being particularly representative of its natural waters a soft, sandy substrate is probably the best choice here not least because it would be impossible to accurately simulate a peat swamp habitat in an aquarium! Add a few driftwood roots and branches, placing these in such a way that a few shady spots are formed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosjpueWIG5Sin7hwYP1Ne_2ZRCGN-_QPJW0LdQTnKKBRfDCXteRmpoqw1xBWHO1awbEyWlpRpNH5cuDxIybVUJXGoZzRkabtYVqnUZFsk_D_J8D-Q643XRssP-Td8vgB1Noaw266d-J0/s800/Sphaerichthys-osphromenoides-Chocolate-Gourami.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosjpueWIG5Sin7hwYP1Ne_2ZRCGN-_QPJW0LdQTnKKBRfDCXteRmpoqw1xBWHO1awbEyWlpRpNH5cuDxIybVUJXGoZzRkabtYVqnUZFsk_D_J8D-Q643XRssP-Td8vgB1Noaw266d-J0/s800/Sphaerichthys-osphromenoides-Chocolate-Gourami.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo of Chocolate Gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632693177812002130" /></a><br />Feeds on various insects, zooplankton and occasionally the fry and other fish in nature. In some experience of <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">keeping tropical fish</a>, the Chocolate Gourami species is almost as anxious to feed as often reported, although it seems that food is best when you offer regular meals of small live foods such as Daphnia or Artemia. These are especially useful when acclimatizing new imported specimens or device for raising fish. Frozen alternatives are perfectly acceptable in most cases, even the dry foods are often taken without any fuss. If your <i>Sphaerichthys osphromenoides</i> refuses to eat the problem probably lies in the water conditions, although wild-caught fish are known to harbor internal parasites or other bugs on occasion.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-17697056586057978322011-07-20T17:00:00.000-07:002011-07-20T17:39:41.699-07:00Archerfish The Adorable Spinner Fish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdM5jErvN_xE1PsuZEVUQnY_HO88DHHKUAv_N0Hm32PfOTSxWE_C8QbFt9W1kNjULjjwr28piUtdrGPeUNZA6D7umYs6dlcuScVAokO6_tJXYrW0Xz8PftyKf1puA7LFa6dm3-cNf28-U/s400/Archerfish-sp-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdM5jErvN_xE1PsuZEVUQnY_HO88DHHKUAv_N0Hm32PfOTSxWE_C8QbFt9W1kNjULjjwr28piUtdrGPeUNZA6D7umYs6dlcuScVAokO6_tJXYrW0Xz8PftyKf1puA7LFa6dm3-cNf28-U/s800/Archerfish-sp-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Archer fish Spinnerfish Spittingfish" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631592693658825298" /></a><br />This is an <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/archerfish-adorable-snipers.html">Archerfish</a></b>, known for its ability to shoot water at the prey that it is hunting, the water reaching up to heights of 3 metres above the water level. It is quite a small fish, but it is said that most fish hit their targets on the first attempt.<br /><br />The archerfish (Spinner Fish or Archer Fish) are a family (Toxotidae) of fish known for their habit of preying on land based insects and other small animals by literally shooting them down with water droplets from their specialized mouths.<br /><br />Archerfish or <!-- - Google_ad_section_start ---> Spinnerfish has a flat body shape, with a dorsal fin that extends to the rear. Protractile mouth, and protruding lower jaw (such as the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-arowana-fish.html">Arowana fish</a>). These fish are generally 5-15 cm, some who were arrested on habitat some measuring up to 40 cm.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBaXaz9lKZe-Qtg9SoloN5neFGC_UxkN7je7S_a0K50RxEd3t5ykIKbDJViESHITOhzsaJKUFM1nN_AHnE0m4UnwoMGFrcCwfyvFlDI6PpeU1pejahNZihw9M9ejs-SSsuLjSGvZTSo4/s400/Tropical-Archerfish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBaXaz9lKZe-Qtg9SoloN5neFGC_UxkN7je7S_a0K50RxEd3t5ykIKbDJViESHITOhzsaJKUFM1nN_AHnE0m4UnwoMGFrcCwfyvFlDI6PpeU1pejahNZihw9M9ejs-SSsuLjSGvZTSo4/s800/Tropical-Archerfish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Archerfish The Adorable Snipers" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631593528114177010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">Tropical fish pictures</a> was taken at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo</span></div><!-- - Google_ad_section_end ---><br />Chopsticks fish (local name) or Archerfish, very fond of insects and other small animals (fish, shrimp, etc.). If there are insects who was flying above the water, the archer fish will be spitting or spraying the insect with water and rarely misses his shot. Archerfish is a good sniper and the shots were accurate to within 30cm above the water surface. Even the chopstick-sized adult fish can shoot accurately at distances up to 300cm with an angle of about 74 degrees from horizontal.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-18928377518634142492011-07-17T14:37:00.000-07:002011-07-17T15:23:48.395-07:00Tinfoil Barbs for Arowana Fish Care<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwX1kWlibhlYU-9j9COqzb_mb3ag_KRGiP-0IldnYZ0V4esPkPU6AvDy6oX6cFJOgZx91ZveH6SMl3IJPCJq9jyowNWGLO7qVjbM6tePRCqRMW0CGE73uOq-SZQCQ10ebUviv8OfZEZU/s400/Red-Tailed-Tinfoil-Barb-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwX1kWlibhlYU-9j9COqzb_mb3ag_KRGiP-0IldnYZ0V4esPkPU6AvDy6oX6cFJOgZx91ZveH6SMl3IJPCJq9jyowNWGLO7qVjbM6tePRCqRMW0CGE73uOq-SZQCQ10ebUviv8OfZEZU/s800/Red-Tailed-Tinfoil-Barb-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Tropical Aquarium Fish Tinfoil Barbs Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630441941484855298" /></a><br /><b>Tinfoil Barb</b> (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is one type of <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">tropical aquarium fish</a> that is no stranger to their new into the "arowana fish care". The species that easy for those who come familiarized with the world of ornamental fish, is among the species that are always in use of arowana fans for a particular purpose. "Tinfoil Barb" is divided into two types siver colored and albino. "Albino tinfoil Barb" also has the distinction of "tinfoil Barb Silver" in color. However, both types of these fish come from the same group.<br /><br />Have a different speed with the other fish, and easy to adapt the environment is one factor that makes this species of choice for the mix with <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/types-asian-arowana-fish.html">various arowana fish types</a>. Among the care requirements of Tinfoil Barbs are the water pH (6.0-7.5), water temperature (24C-27C), life expectancy (8-10 years), maximum size 13 inch (32cm) and usually move in groups.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFdgHm85I6lMaL505eJHlijiRJbnv32M35GS9qE78j15XzhtZ1D5ZrFZeXNOgpbO6AyiERBDmBA76p420GYGOOK1PLBTEZfMebr5W1WWpPmO3qS1f_UphQE18p0i0KN3pIp3cXldt1FQ/s400/Tinfoil-Barb-for-Arowana.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 466px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFdgHm85I6lMaL505eJHlijiRJbnv32M35GS9qE78j15XzhtZ1D5ZrFZeXNOgpbO6AyiERBDmBA76p420GYGOOK1PLBTEZfMebr5W1WWpPmO3qS1f_UphQE18p0i0KN3pIp3cXldt1FQ/s800/Tinfoil-Barb-for-Arowana.jpg" border="0" alt="Tropical Aquarium Fish Tinfoil Barbs Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630441946478096130" /></a>The main suitability key to let the <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/tinfoil-barbs-for-arowana-fish-care.html">Tinfoil Barb fish</a></b> in the mix with arowana species are the different speed factors with other ornamental fish. Fish is best placed in the "Arowana Community Tank" to avoid clashes between arowana fish when they are hungry. Indirectly, the risk of defects or bleeding in the arowana fish can be avoided.<br /><br />For those who worry about the quality or state of aquarium water if the water is suitable or not for arowana fish, Tinfoil Barb may be used as an index to test the effectiveness of water quality. If the fish do not die in a given period of time, the water is safe in use for arowana fish. Otherwise, there are measures to be taken by you there.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo2yTngY0AiMjquabij2zWJ8G_GPkGB-U2bLhY4IPvWENcGlgWjy5_9pv3mLo5wgSlIShCecpraMubtXDg7o7z_6hyxk5a0pRb1vEJar2H2XV0FK1AkbR2doPF9jn2hP3gkfAKOhRU3o/s400/Black-Tinfoil-Barb-Photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo2yTngY0AiMjquabij2zWJ8G_GPkGB-U2bLhY4IPvWENcGlgWjy5_9pv3mLo5wgSlIShCecpraMubtXDg7o7z_6hyxk5a0pRb1vEJar2H2XV0FK1AkbR2doPF9jn2hP3gkfAKOhRU3o/s800/Black-Tinfoil-Barb-Photo.jpg" border="0" alt="Tropical Aquarium Fish Tinfoil Barbs Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630441947088122530" /></a>In addition, this fish can test the water quality of the existing fish in the mix with arowana fish. If there are signs of pain in the fish, immediately treat your aquarium water because it is unlikely that there arowana fish in the same aquarium will also be affected by the disease. Early prevention is essential to ensure that fish survive with your loved ones healthy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYEv-Y_AnHxeMCfu54YEv5rXXJKxdVa6ZflPiqT8iNFDr63I2CVUguRnJkg5sV_I7QP-hEc9B3QSmla3okwAv-aiA2aqTyXHn6XwVrSLHhQrSCJDowsLolYxfjBNqF71IfKiSe5lk6fM/s400/Albino-Tinfoil-Barbs-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYEv-Y_AnHxeMCfu54YEv5rXXJKxdVa6ZflPiqT8iNFDr63I2CVUguRnJkg5sV_I7QP-hEc9B3QSmla3okwAv-aiA2aqTyXHn6XwVrSLHhQrSCJDowsLolYxfjBNqF71IfKiSe5lk6fM/s800/Albino-Tinfoil-Barbs-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Tropical Aquarium Fish Tinfoil Barbs Albino Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630441941002215154" /></a>Among the main problems of <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-watch-out-for-these.html">arowana fish care</a> is an appreciable portion of the content of excess food waste in the arowana aquarium. Besides controlling the diet of fish, to eat properly or do regular cleaning of the aquarium, this fish can also become the medium for your aquarium clean. Food waste is let to dissolve in water will cause ammonia to rise and threat on your arowana fish. With the fish, the circumstances, can avoid the waste of food eaten by "Tinfoil Barb" earlier. The emphasis given to those using earthworms and worm birds (mealworms) as <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-tips-on-what-to-feed.html">arowana fish diets</a></b> because of its ability to contaminate the water.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-78001611491933055692011-07-15T20:35:00.000-07:002011-07-19T20:22:52.698-07:00Butterfly Koi - The Long Finned Dragon Fish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4ZU2fPyRg40lZ9sSJPxZ-CJvW5Te1hZJRDX26sspRKEchZeRI1ioKlA4-fK3S5cRSr4H1_xne0gns1GqtkB0_HPQrUH9XY0WxIrihcwHUaQtg6kx2lT00dXlzhzYZW6-_RFiqqERPqY/s400/Butterfly-Dragon-+Koi-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 536px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4ZU2fPyRg40lZ9sSJPxZ-CJvW5Te1hZJRDX26sspRKEchZeRI1ioKlA4-fK3S5cRSr4H1_xne0gns1GqtkB0_HPQrUH9XY0WxIrihcwHUaQtg6kx2lT00dXlzhzYZW6-_RFiqqERPqY/s900/Butterfly-Dragon-+Koi-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Butterfly Koi Fish Pictures- The Dragon with a longfin" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629296367655397314" /></a><br />Saw this <strong><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">koi fish pictures</a></strong> and thought it looked pretty cool. Never saw this kind of koi before with the feathered fins and all. Think they also call it dragon koi.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/butterfly-koi-long-finned-dragon-fish.html">Butterfly Koi</a></span>, Longfin Koi, or Dragon Carp are a <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/various-types-of-koi-fish-color.html">type of koi fish</a> notable for their elongated finnage. The fish are a breed of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, (which includes numerous wild carp races as well as domesticated koi ("Nishikigoi").<br /><br />Butterfly Koi originated in the mid 20th century as a result of an effort to increase the hardiness of traditional koi. Japanese breeders interbred wild Indonesian Longfin river carp with traditional koi. The resulting fish had longer fins, long barbells, pompom nostrils, and were hardier than koi. These were known in Japan as “onagaoi” or "hire naga koi", or translated in English “long tail koi”. Randy LeFever, the son of Wyatt LeFever, a noted breeder of koi, is credited with suggesting they looked like butterflies, a trait for which the breed is named. They are also sometimes referred to as <span style="font-style:italic;">Dragon Koi</span>.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-36457210332770906772011-07-15T12:07:00.000-07:002011-07-15T16:55:30.148-07:00Hikari Mono Koi Fish Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MnW8sr_Kyoy6r7rPFZBMSJZHmGQawtf9k6C_DksO0U-hVQMfMwB3xE7A_GXTygqSST9huXOJcIYrcPyvPuwlqtYcjOhh0idnTtUbIeU2biC1lFTrJFxaJJagnfg6Js5mgDvvC6B1smM/s400/Hikari-Mono-Types-ofKoi-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MnW8sr_Kyoy6r7rPFZBMSJZHmGQawtf9k6C_DksO0U-hVQMfMwB3xE7A_GXTygqSST9huXOJcIYrcPyvPuwlqtYcjOhh0idnTtUbIeU2biC1lFTrJFxaJJagnfg6Js5mgDvvC6B1smM/s800/Hikari-Mono-Types-ofKoi-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Pictures for Hikari Mono and Various Types of Koi Fish" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629289237765723026" /></a><br /><b>Koi fish</b> were originally bred, in the early 1800's, by the Japanese from the common grass carp. Officially called "Cyprinus Carpio" these large soft-finned <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">freshwater fish</a> have, through two centuries of cross-breeding and in-breeding of mutations, become "Koi".<br /><br />The first Koi to be developed by the Japanese were the "Kohaku" (white body with red patterns). Today, there are <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/various-types-of-koi-fish-color.html">various types of koi fish</a> with thirteen official classifications of Koi. Each classification is based on color, pattern and/or scale type. The Koi in this photograph is classified as a <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/hikari-mono-koi-fish-pictures.html">Hikari Mono</a></b> (one body color of white, yellow, orange or gray and, a metallic sheen).AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-78505505649291220272011-07-14T08:35:00.000-07:002011-07-14T12:05:10.979-07:00Various Types of Koi Fish and Their Color Pattern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mvwDghPthz6g1gAUPEcnPwl7gkv7XjnocEcsvRl5zaf2mpmwQjoWtQjbYQJqbNbe8Ba0bQnk4rVdNhoY_KffTA_nCTl0vgclqh3xh28cGG4rbLV_BHfJQbIQMDbJMeYu5KZkXhRUDGc/s400/Yamabuki-Ogon-Koi-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mvwDghPthz6g1gAUPEcnPwl7gkv7XjnocEcsvRl5zaf2mpmwQjoWtQjbYQJqbNbe8Ba0bQnk4rVdNhoY_KffTA_nCTl0vgclqh3xh28cGG4rbLV_BHfJQbIQMDbJMeYu5KZkXhRUDGc/s800/Yamabuki-Ogon-Koi-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Yamabuki Ogon Koi Fish Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629243730946364386" /></a><br />Apart from their beauty and sturdiness as fish, koi has become legendary because of the fact that they can grow to very large sizes, and is limited relatively by the size of the pond that they reside in. And also they are renowned for their ability to live very long years. However, a careful understanding of the <strong><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/various-types-of-koi-fish-color.html">various types of koi fish</a></strong> can further enlighten you when buying any of these amazing breed of fish. Normally, classifying types of koi fish are done according to design, scales and coloration. The more unique the color combination, the more expensive it gets. It takes thousands of koi fishes before a good end result is produced.<br /><br />As a classical ornamental fish, <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/caring-for-your-koi-fish-carp.html">caring for koi fish</a> actually provides its own pleasure for fish ponds.fanatics for a long time because they also one of the most colorful and elegant fish species around the planet. Proper breeding will create a remarkable result which could produce a variety of colorful patterns that would make one koi fish distinct from another<br /><br />There are many varieties of koi fish that are defined by good <span style="font-style:italic;">koi fish breeders</span>. The first to breed this wonderful fish would be the Japanese. Their expertise on breeding has produced a wide range of breeds, named according to their color patterns. Though they are the same carp species, they are unique in other ways.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRN4v7RLdqHPzl24_JBXbH99h7wGRGVfYS3k__qfctB3NWTYpOl7hPcNnUtTREeUTNunjUqgTZcArcsuLwROL9NB5h_vXmXKsfvmZtJ3l4PU0-lBiJ33w3nEKS1dp9YyTIMVbf9y7jAwU/s1600/types-of-koi-fish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 775px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRN4v7RLdqHPzl24_JBXbH99h7wGRGVfYS3k__qfctB3NWTYpOl7hPcNnUtTREeUTNunjUqgTZcArcsuLwROL9NB5h_vXmXKsfvmZtJ3l4PU0-lBiJ33w3nEKS1dp9YyTIMVbf9y7jAwU/s800/types-of-koi-fish.jpg" border="0" alt="Various Types of Koi Fish and Their Color Pattern" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629244663360533538" /></a><br />The names below are considered to be the most well-known types of koi fish:<br /><br /><b>Kohaku</b> – this type of koi fish is the most common. The Japanese translation for kohaku is red and white, which makes it easy to remember as this type of koi is indeed red and white.<br /><br /><b>Asagi</b> – the word asagi means pale blue. This type of koi fish is known for its beautiful pale blue with an orange-red color of belly. The scales on its back form a net pattern.<br /><br /><b>Ogon</b> – The word ogon means gold. These type of koi fish have one color. It is a shiny metallic koi which is usually gold or orange. You can also find some with a cream color, but they are rarely seen on this variety of koi.<br /><br /><b>Bekko</b> – this type of koi fish can be white, yellow or red. The word bekko translates into tortoise shell. This type of fish has black markings on its body.<br /><br /><b>Matsuba</b>- This type of koi fish also has one color. It’s scales are similar in design to a pine cone.<br /><br />Utsuri – this type of koi fish are black with white, red or yellow colored markings. These markings are similar to ink stains. Thus this is the reason why the Japanese word for it is called Utsuri, which means “to print”.<br /><br /><b>Krasugoi</b> – this type of koi fish is a black fish with an orange belly.<br /><br /><b>Showa</b> – this type of beautiful koi fish has a black body with white and red markings.<br /><br /><b>Ochiba</b> – this type of fish is light blue colored koi with yellow markings. The word ochiba means fallen leaves.<br /><br /><b>Buttefly koi</b> – a type of koi fish that are bred with asian carp. Its color is determined by the type of koi that is bred with the carp. These fish are known for their long, flowing fins.<br /><br />This is not a complete list, because there are many <i>different types of Koi fish</i> that now spreading to every koi pond around the world. To sum it up, Koi fish are seen as symbols of love and friendship. These and other uses different from courage to strength and is the reason that they became popular as a symbol, seen on everything from jewelry to <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/08/koi-fish-pictures-and-tattoos-design.html">tattoos designs</a>.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-77802752246817397192011-07-09T18:47:00.001-07:002011-07-10T13:56:51.248-07:00Caring For Your Koi Fish Carp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtdw8ZS331qYSAbD-l7lhslW2ShYK6z31Eh2SKrpRpTXFesDq-lbSihzY0r9sk8YRLC2QqvMktrqBiy6j_k_SCOhb3QhOPSAYY4aKLlFd5Wy69mqxBOXOk90NuyyQ-oY9Kytv2V-BpZ8/s1600/Koi_Fish_Ponds.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtdw8ZS331qYSAbD-l7lhslW2ShYK6z31Eh2SKrpRpTXFesDq-lbSihzY0r9sk8YRLC2QqvMktrqBiy6j_k_SCOhb3QhOPSAYY4aKLlFd5Wy69mqxBOXOk90NuyyQ-oY9Kytv2V-BpZ8/s800/Koi_Fish_Ponds.jpg" border="0" alt="Feeding Koi Fish Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627827705808461986" /></a><br />Koi are those brilliantly colorful and gracefully mobile domesticated <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com">freshwater fish</a> that are kept primarily in ponds worldwide. It could be tough to think, but these fish are essentially derived from the popular carp commonly discovered in the wild, the colors of which are dull and typically grey or brown - a far cry from the vibrant reds, deep blacks, and shimmering whites of the koi. A long time ago, the Japanese took an interest in the creatures, and particularly bred them for color, until they came up with what is now universally identified as koi. Still, koi is basically "carp" in Japanese, which the natives are familiar with as food. The correct term, for this reason, for these koi fish carp, would be nishikigoi.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLK3q3XN2gbRCyXrYHwSXdDPRdZIJQs8YcuRVdEfOEj4VQVvkkj58dCk1Da9lcvYf4QGFe1FBuWu6aVBz0dd7JL0R9YsbKufX9NvgrPNfBPTfeL_i9lOpbd-9J78KTT5xXVXWUPIpWgE0/s1600/Koi_Fish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLK3q3XN2gbRCyXrYHwSXdDPRdZIJQs8YcuRVdEfOEj4VQVvkkj58dCk1Da9lcvYf4QGFe1FBuWu6aVBz0dd7JL0R9YsbKufX9NvgrPNfBPTfeL_i9lOpbd-9J78KTT5xXVXWUPIpWgE0/s800/Koi_Fish.jpg" border="0" alt="Caring For Your Koi Fish Carp" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627825607985919314" /></a><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/08/koi-fish-pictures-and-tattoos-design.html">Koi fish</a></b> carp have proven to be the most perfect <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/09/paradise-gouramis-first-ornamental-fish.html">ornamental fish</a> for most hobbyists. Like the perfect lover, not only are they decent-seeking, they are also blessed with intelligence. Some koi can be trained to do tricks, but even with out teaching them and with only time to assist you, you can make them eat directly from your hand. Yet another impressive feature is that they have maintained the toughness acquired from their ancestors, being able to survive freezing temperatures and sustain themselves in low good quality water. Their dietary habits are uncomplicated: they are voracious eaters and not choosy about their food, generating them painless to please.<br /><br />But all these characteristics really should not be construed as an excuse to care much less for the koi fish carp than any other pet. These creatures are still high-maintenance regardless of their origins. Their resplendent colors will not stay that way forever, and even intelligent creatures get bored. Sooner or later the fish's endurance will give up on it, and they might possibly die from cold or disease. Furthermore, when no koi fish carp has ever been recorded to die of overfeeding, consuming too considerably can certainly make them fat and sluggish, and trigger excessive waste elimination on their component, which leads to dirty and chemical laden water.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDUE77TCP366C_7QJwyAnOpIHhyGtjp7fG-Ehw8vFQNwpljKMzwmdczUFFia0TrTN0JugEeMZR0wmAH98jSnYkPLurjaKWcA82NtWO5NN5ZUDJBn4h2tVb7Ds0-oQbLGl-3SFFw0dswA/s1600/Koi_fish_feeding_frenzy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDUE77TCP366C_7QJwyAnOpIHhyGtjp7fG-Ehw8vFQNwpljKMzwmdczUFFia0TrTN0JugEeMZR0wmAH98jSnYkPLurjaKWcA82NtWO5NN5ZUDJBn4h2tVb7Ds0-oQbLGl-3SFFw0dswA/s800/Koi_fish_feeding_frenzy.jpg" border="0" alt="Feeding Koi Fish Carp" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627825587951548306" /></a>Koi fish carp have been originally bred for aesthetic purposes, and ever given that then, the koi has continually evolved as efforts at coming up with far more color combinations, and thus, much more varieties are continuously being studied and applied at this time. Some tactics are kept secret until now, but supplying them with color enhancements is a well known trick of the trade. Food wealthy in carotenoid pigments and the algae identified as spirulina are helpful in bringing out the very best in a koi's color. Protein and carbohydrates are also essential in a koi's diet, as these fish are energetic and have a high metabolism. Plants in a pond not only supply a snack for koi fish carp, they also give a form of amusement, becoming the intelligent and inquisitive creatures that they are.<br /><br />Whilst it is accurate that koi fish carp are hardy creatures, exposing them to cold or dirty water for too long will stress the fish, and make them less immune to sickness and illness. In instances like these, it becomes vital to maintain temperature and pH balance at the right levels. When it comes to water good quality, it is a good thing to keep in mind that clear water does not constantly mean it is clean, nor does unclear water mean it is dirty. What is essential is that water does not contain ammonia, a byproduct of fish waste. This chemical robs the water of oxygen, and is poisonous to the fish. A high percentage of ammonia in the water can signify that the fish is putting out too much waste, which is in turn an indication of overfeeding. Overfeeding, on the other hand, does not only indirectly cause the water to be less habitable, but it also robs the koi fish carp of its possible to be the lively creatures they are supposed to be.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DgxWvA7BgYN49FyBpjd58KbjiBH-QmLO7lq3EPEFtxEM_mjUHF4WENyCIDqcU9ERZ7_BiyFpoOPLTGqKE4DTO0zDxVaD7rCgNz6-kLfPbMrM6haWhhL6NNakps_awnu6_tbMp1Wh2kk/s1600/Feeding_koi_fish_carp.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DgxWvA7BgYN49FyBpjd58KbjiBH-QmLO7lq3EPEFtxEM_mjUHF4WENyCIDqcU9ERZ7_BiyFpoOPLTGqKE4DTO0zDxVaD7rCgNz6-kLfPbMrM6haWhhL6NNakps_awnu6_tbMp1Wh2kk/s800/Feeding_koi_fish_carp.jpg" border="0" alt="Koi Fish Care" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627825597739990610" /></a>Koi fish carp are surely not your ordinary carp, and they call for a beneficial deal of tender loving care. They are beautiful creatures indeed, and are therefore entitled to the suitable treatment. <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/caring-for-your-koi-fish-carp.html">Caring for the koi fish carp</a> entails time, effort and a measure of wealth, so if these can not be readily sacrificed, it is preferred to leave <i>koi fish carp</i> rearing to someone even more devoted. They deserve that a lot.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-28388655093535424512011-07-06T20:33:00.000-07:002011-07-07T13:18:30.892-07:00Arowana Care - How to Choose the Best Arowana<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8Mfa7xB5NDN9yL552apkbwLd-ZiGMDQts0PsLrR25XFBxUTCfHj8JEsnWSCx-60kC2le8wUANoDlCh5otxs38EFu_umGNasyXyKhu6yQR1CN9G26_ZclWBoszYGT7qBXAddYPiA1M54/s400/Best_Arowana_Fish_Photos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 427px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8Mfa7xB5NDN9yL552apkbwLd-ZiGMDQts0PsLrR25XFBxUTCfHj8JEsnWSCx-60kC2le8wUANoDlCh5otxs38EFu_umGNasyXyKhu6yQR1CN9G26_ZclWBoszYGT7qBXAddYPiA1M54/s800/Best_Arowana_Fish_Photos.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - How to Choose the Best Arowana" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626704910722528002" /></a><br />Arowana or Dragon fish is a graceful, lovely, and ancient searching fish. They are adored by aquarium enthusiasts not only due to the fact of their beauty but due to the fact a lot of people believe that they also bring fantastic fortune to their owners. As opposed to your typical pet store assortment goldfish, the Arowana is pretty pricey so you must pay particular attention to Arowana care when you strategy to acquire your own fish.<br /><br />Here are the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-tips-on-what-to-feed.html">Arowana care tips</a> to look for in picking your own pet Arowana:<br /><br />1. The Arowana ought to have a wonderful body shape. This indicates it should certainly have a broad body which has fins that are proportional to it.<br /><br />2. The <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-enhancing-color-of-your.html">Arowana's color</a> need to be bright. For example, if you're planning on obtaining a golden Arowana it should be that color gold. Its scales will need to shine like newly-minted gold coins. Good Arowana care assists to bring out the colors of your Arowana.<br /><br />3. The Arowana should really be a graceful swimmer. One factor why individuals like Arowanas is for the reason that they swim so gracefully it ought to turn smoothly, and it need to swim most of the time near the surface.<br /><br />4. Check the fins if they are proportional with the body. The fins should also be totally open when the fish are swimming. Damaged fins are commonly a result of fighting or poor Arowana care.<br /><br />5. The barbels (the whisker-like protrusion on the mouth) must have the exact same, or at least comparable, color with the rest of the body. A wholesome Arowana has long and powerful barbels they should really be equal in length and pointing up.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6o5KyN34DDZVcGEC3cECGu8Y8FCL2P0Ytyz2rkGhgGLQK3zpDj_-zAku_AVPuo0iVJTU67YPGCWJm1NzF1kywthubBwooVbtOj-6sXcbKNu-77irCgtDNqRW8hwL-xw3XKbtd9cjqf0I/s400/Best-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 409px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6o5KyN34DDZVcGEC3cECGu8Y8FCL2P0Ytyz2rkGhgGLQK3zpDj_-zAku_AVPuo0iVJTU67YPGCWJm1NzF1kywthubBwooVbtOj-6sXcbKNu-77irCgtDNqRW8hwL-xw3XKbtd9cjqf0I/s800/Best-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - How to Choose the Best Arowana" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626704916091760626" /></a><br />6. The Arowana need to not be bug-eyed, meaning the eyes shouldn't bulge outwards. They really should be proportionate to the fish's body, and they should really be clear.<br /><br />7. The mouth of the Arowana should be large and angled upwards. The mouth will need to close with out a gap, a fish with an overbite or underbite really should be avoided.<br /><br />8. The scales should be bright and arranged beautifully, like roofing tiles. The scales ought to also be substantial and can be differentiated from each other. Dull and chipped scales are signs that the fish may possibly have some sort of disease - a result of poor Arowana care.<br /><br />9. The gill cover shouldn't move so significantly when the fish is swimming, they need to be inconspicuous when they open and close and they will need to be smooth and flat to the fish's body. The color of the gills ought to also be bright this indicates that the fish is healthy.<br /><br />10. The teeth require to be arranged neatly and in line with the fish's jaw line. They should really not protrude from the Arowana's mouth.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-how-to-choose-best-arowana.html">Finding the <span>best Arowana fish</span></a></b> that is ideal for you will now be less complicated now that you know what to look for.If you are still unsure of your choice then take into account consulting with an professional, and continually get Arowana fish from registered breeders and dealers who administer the proper Arowana care to the fish.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-15922426278004690992011-07-06T20:32:00.001-07:002011-07-07T10:49:46.687-07:00Arowana Care - Tips on What to Feed Arowanas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaFD_iGkapBIJSCbaDB0hPKGPmb_xhkn1DUkPMeqvDUu14KNcnhA4KoM9DzE3BXtKJFOIxp-d6P01t5PdibskbTSLd2gznch5lJmNnr03Rj_zKn3E3dFPB7MunnlmOvtnOWP1XhAQFKw/s400/Feeding-Arowana-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaFD_iGkapBIJSCbaDB0hPKGPmb_xhkn1DUkPMeqvDUu14KNcnhA4KoM9DzE3BXtKJFOIxp-d6P01t5PdibskbTSLd2gznch5lJmNnr03Rj_zKn3E3dFPB7MunnlmOvtnOWP1XhAQFKw/s800/Feeding-Arowana-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - Tips on What to Feed Arowanas" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626660758026916146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-tips-on-what-to-feed.html">Feeding Arowana Fish Pictures</a></span> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27646116@N05/" rel="nofollow" target="blank">Colin Wong</a></span></div><br />There is a lot to remember when dealing with Arowanas. First, you have to know what tank is appropriate for them. Next is the issue of what kind of water need to be applied in their tank. What kinds <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-watch-out-for-these.html">dangerous elements in Arowana Tank Water</a> which should be considered. An additional would be the sort of fishes that can live with it. In all of these elements, having said that, understanding the diet that should really be served in your Arowanas is the most crucial factor to note. What are the preferred choices of these fishes when it comes to food? Moreover, what are the things that you ought to bear in mind about their diet?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjkLHAbpWXU6ZxYLiPpXeYwU_RT-UjYC218tTh3T5oxPSpL-gH_9MROATjXy3en_f6e-0qSteGz-fe8K0hQsrlTqtR3Q9Dmdc_ZShyphenhyphen5BbixOkw9nxlRwv2GNICeioQzMuY0zBQgJa9rQ/s400/Arowana-Feeds-Photos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjkLHAbpWXU6ZxYLiPpXeYwU_RT-UjYC218tTh3T5oxPSpL-gH_9MROATjXy3en_f6e-0qSteGz-fe8K0hQsrlTqtR3Q9Dmdc_ZShyphenhyphen5BbixOkw9nxlRwv2GNICeioQzMuY0zBQgJa9rQ/s800/Arowana-Feeds-Photos.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - Tips on What to Feed Arowanas" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626660372279806994" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv11D8VRT14GGg7n6wZ4VCYHK83nGazIuVlmOrOCvCIHZb7XgEWchPohrfzOwX6llrATPljRX_GS0UkQSROymv5EXO5en2ti6rIzNrsGKdA_PqoqpXxW7gPVEXIli31THZbt_v0hZAZMs/s400/Feeding-Dragon-fish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv11D8VRT14GGg7n6wZ4VCYHK83nGazIuVlmOrOCvCIHZb7XgEWchPohrfzOwX6llrATPljRX_GS0UkQSROymv5EXO5en2ti6rIzNrsGKdA_PqoqpXxW7gPVEXIli31THZbt_v0hZAZMs/s800/Feeding-Dragon-fish.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - Tips on What to Feed Arowanas" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626660362088613314" /></a><br />To comprehend totally the kind of food that Arowanas want, you need to be conscious of the nature of this fish sort, too. In a number of biology books, Arowanas are regarded as meat-lovers. They are carnivores and they need a lot of protein in their body. For you to satisfy this need, their food should be wealthy in proteins and amino acids. Possibilities that can be served to Arowanas consist of live shrimps, some worms, or wrigglers of water fruit fleas. Nevertheless, Arowanas look at insects as a delicacy. Because they are acquainted in living in tropical water in slumps, exactly where insects often pass or fly by in the surface, they want to expertise the exact same habitat even if they now live in a tank. In such circumstances, you can look at leaving some grasshoppers or even cockroaches on the water surface.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPu3LwTWpM6k7JNXu6arBjJVmC_9-o5ic-F_zdmxZWg_lWhpJCNAW_tDPUYxKu1Rc9RJb3vtQKp5FJr3MTrKbjlA9HRQxnwzvhOMlSEwD-9OiZ7vsB3Bvhl72Q5EcP6REWgDiTpTWPL0/s400/Arowana-Feed-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPu3LwTWpM6k7JNXu6arBjJVmC_9-o5ic-F_zdmxZWg_lWhpJCNAW_tDPUYxKu1Rc9RJb3vtQKp5FJr3MTrKbjlA9HRQxnwzvhOMlSEwD-9OiZ7vsB3Bvhl72Q5EcP6REWgDiTpTWPL0/s800/Arowana-Feed-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - Tips on What to Feed Arowanas" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626660353029600754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9lCW9butsjTI0rEsRoqRU3kIPFwxSABBmXsCZbCFvG-vsh-cCbHU4egEJfN3BS5aICdp1fBx4JJSgCwdgdsZDBOQsjw8i0EZgqHVpYmgwIXHDHLoTCgKpxiqoLZGujaS5-QpxVoDPtQ/s400/Arowana-Care-Feed-Arowanas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9lCW9butsjTI0rEsRoqRU3kIPFwxSABBmXsCZbCFvG-vsh-cCbHU4egEJfN3BS5aICdp1fBx4JJSgCwdgdsZDBOQsjw8i0EZgqHVpYmgwIXHDHLoTCgKpxiqoLZGujaS5-QpxVoDPtQ/s800/Arowana-Care-Feed-Arowanas.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care Tips on What to Feed Arowanas" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626660349086925586" /></a><br />A different essential note when it comes to feeding your Arowana than common <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com">aquarium fish</a> such as <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/09/feeding-tiger-barb-fish.html">feeding tiger barb fish</a>, is the fact that these fishes are superior jumpers. As mentioned ahead of, they eat insects on the surface. For them to reach those meals, they snap their body out into the water to gulp in the unfortunate insect. This can also be the case in your aquariums. If you have left some insects on the surface of the water and the tank is not secured tightly, your Arowana can very easily knock off the lid, or the entire aquarium. This is the main reason why veterinarians recommend Arowana enthusiasts to keep their pet's tank closed all the time to avoid a breaking the entire aquarium with the fish in it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4tGlGbv24WiX1Zgf_KYAHxAOkyiaYYN_TPwXqaMTA3d8V6F_viM7N7Pb8h6nEXMr8WA3LFuyI8wRsAg9vdVRgouP3vdnJtXGRN9NTGrRVekIEcPXvJjlToj9hsfDD_IMX4rKnTUtSUY/s400/Dragon-Fish-in-Black.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 458px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4tGlGbv24WiX1Zgf_KYAHxAOkyiaYYN_TPwXqaMTA3d8V6F_viM7N7Pb8h6nEXMr8WA3LFuyI8wRsAg9vdVRgouP3vdnJtXGRN9NTGrRVekIEcPXvJjlToj9hsfDD_IMX4rKnTUtSUY/s800/Dragon-Fish-in-Black.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - Tips on What to Feed Arowanas" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626660348534651538" /></a><br />These sorts of fish, especially the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/04/arowana-fish-of-god.html">Jardini Arowana</a>, are good hunters. They would rather decide on to hunt for their own food rather than accepting spoon fed selections. In contemplating this notion, you can improve the appetite of your pet by bringing him moving targets. Smaller fish might also be a wonderful choice, like modest goldfish or the usual guppies. The key is to make their mealtimes a bit challenging. Immediately after understanding all these details, you can now go ahead and proceed in your <i>Arowana feeding</i> tasks.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-56350769158696785182011-07-06T20:30:00.001-07:002011-07-07T09:37:06.391-07:00Arowana Care: Watch Out for These Elements in Your Arowana Tank Water and Keep It Healthy<span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD8PhOUcMxuSRMCtSoSxkAf1v3KPs_NTeRXfxiDPMe07tF4w7DTJEsBrWLdclqP2skRdXiKzHNT_09ITQ4LSBq3A2fqVpHnpFZcLiv_xMw74wroPpV54t7K-p_s8knDEYSibZVAyRYXM/s400/arowana-fish-tank-setup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 429px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD8PhOUcMxuSRMCtSoSxkAf1v3KPs_NTeRXfxiDPMe07tF4w7DTJEsBrWLdclqP2skRdXiKzHNT_09ITQ4LSBq3A2fqVpHnpFZcLiv_xMw74wroPpV54t7K-p_s8knDEYSibZVAyRYXM/s800/arowana-fish-tank-setup.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care Watch Out for These Elements in Your Arowana Tank Water and Keep It Healthy" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626640869524010274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">Arowana Fish Pictures</a></b> by <a href="http://vitdirector.multiply.com/" rel="nofollow" target="blank">vitdirector.multiply.com</a></span></div><br />Tank water is the main source of illnesses amongst Arowanas kept in the house. These illnesses are brought on by dangerous elements present in the water. Sadly, these substances ordinarily go virtually undetected. This is for the reason that the clarity of the water when inspected in plain view can be misleading. Also, your fish may perhaps not readily react in an obvious way to adverse elements in its habitat. For this reason, you must regularly test the water for these harmful elements. Below are the most prevalent substances that endanger the health of fish.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyxFvBbKkL-3zGjR-AzE6ZD1g8Ggl2mQVUD7IZFdHP2n1VgW1fAm_H2DEgNzOtYsbTnFqI2Vtp02FuH500JRiioThMr-qYKkTtadnDTD0WjnPF4pQgbeO8mghzdtq7MqCrDDbnSZuAYI/s400/arowana-fish-care-tank-water-setup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyxFvBbKkL-3zGjR-AzE6ZD1g8Ggl2mQVUD7IZFdHP2n1VgW1fAm_H2DEgNzOtYsbTnFqI2Vtp02FuH500JRiioThMr-qYKkTtadnDTD0WjnPF4pQgbeO8mghzdtq7MqCrDDbnSZuAYI/s800/arowana-fish-care-tank-water-setup.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care and Keeping Arowana Tank Water Healthy" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626640853534877746" /></a><br />Ammonia is the most prevalent. This substance is incredibly toxic to Arowanas, in reality, any amount of such present in the tank is unacceptable. This substance comes from fish waste, additional fish feeds, and other organic matter that decays in the tank. Which ammonia levels measure high, this could mean that the Arowana is overfed, the tank is overcrowded, or the tank needs cleaning.<br /><br />This substance is converted naturally into nitrite in the Arowana tank. This fairly unfortunate considering that Nitrite is also quite lethal to the Arowanas. The occurrence of this substance is in most cases brought on by lack of cleaning considering that the ammonia has set in and had time to alter into nitrite without having the tank having been cleaned. Nitrate which is subsequent in the nitrogen cycle is far more tolerable for Arowanas. Yet, sudden rises in nitrate levels can still cause substantial harm to the wellness of the fish in the form of nitrite shocks. This occurs when there is low oxygen level in the tank. Certainly for those of you who want to <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-watch-out-for-these.html">keep the arowana healthy</a>, this condition should really be noted.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLB0sY1CBuEyFND90OJa6ADwOEO5ig5fbl8Rf5o2PO27l1QomHT8DJ24PEh2PUb0EPI8FpHON7HOZJluatrP974nz93Vp4QL19o0Cz5nZvhOtkER7WFSSbbgviDb_lgmiWEGVVrJW4tOs/s400/arowana-fish-tank-water-setup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 429px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLB0sY1CBuEyFND90OJa6ADwOEO5ig5fbl8Rf5o2PO27l1QomHT8DJ24PEh2PUb0EPI8FpHON7HOZJluatrP974nz93Vp4QL19o0Cz5nZvhOtkER7WFSSbbgviDb_lgmiWEGVVrJW4tOs/s800/arowana-fish-tank-water-setup.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Fish Secret to Setup Arowanas Fish Tank" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626640856290339186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1P0Kuctu681iWtSbbGIxnu-e44OaQZlcBRzNJOmMcRUaca8Za3xgFB1XYZnUzcLRjxHNyjcMTo8rk4GP_bUqWvpUF5oUAsZVvGc1mzAY6TxdH_PdrpZ_0VgrjCT3y99UC1HpEZjsfWM/s400/Keeping-Arowana-Fish-Healthy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 429px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1P0Kuctu681iWtSbbGIxnu-e44OaQZlcBRzNJOmMcRUaca8Za3xgFB1XYZnUzcLRjxHNyjcMTo8rk4GP_bUqWvpUF5oUAsZVvGc1mzAY6TxdH_PdrpZ_0VgrjCT3y99UC1HpEZjsfWM/s800/Keeping-Arowana-Fish-Healthy.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - How to Keep Arowana Fish Healthy" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626640847055341618" /></a><br />Acidic or simple condition of your <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-watch-out-for-these.html">arowana fish tank</a> can also trigger anxiety to the Arowana fish. The pH balance will need to be kept within the prescribed range as a lot as feasible. Lastly, temperature levels also tend to fluctuate and trigger further pressure to the Arowana so they will need to be kept in check as nicely.</span>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-67416653828619401862011-07-06T20:28:00.001-07:002011-07-07T08:36:10.097-07:00Arowana Care - Enhancing the Color of Your Arowana<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXfSrCD5hX3-jXxOJhIna07gslAeMQ_XD_714TDzpxPam-CO9DOTsecW7ffoTqJw7PFIeEiSO0HuwOVXCvtKvcgEAv0RDNBsuRzUaWE3AIm0wRzcYuOjbhW8tUlxd465tfpYidVeFHVw/s1600/Enhancing-Red-Arowana-Color.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXfSrCD5hX3-jXxOJhIna07gslAeMQ_XD_714TDzpxPam-CO9DOTsecW7ffoTqJw7PFIeEiSO0HuwOVXCvtKvcgEAv0RDNBsuRzUaWE3AIm0wRzcYuOjbhW8tUlxd465tfpYidVeFHVw/s800/Enhancing-Red-Arowana-Color.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care - How to Enhancing the Color of Your Red Arowana" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626633236550163522" /></a><br />Just like the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-myths-and-folklore.html">myth of Arowanas</a> that the Dragon fish can bring very good fortune, there are also myths and details about how to boost the color of an Arowana fish in captivity making use of the proper <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">Arowana care</a>. Arowanas, just like other domesticated fish species, have distinctive colors. Their colors varied from silver to accurate red. Even so, when they are in captivity they tend to lose most of their accurate colors and this is where myths go against the facts.<br /><br />Some consumers think that Arowanas lose their true colors considering that they are not given the proper Arowana care and are not exposed to correct lighting particularly to the sun's rays. Other folks, on the other hand, believed that losing colors is just a component of Arowanas' aging process. Moreover, authorities say both assumptions can be right but the only thing they believed in is that Arowanas lose or retain their natural colors depending on the quantity of Arowana food we give them and how these foods contribute in bringing in their true colors. So correct Arowana care plays a massive component in finding the richest colors.<br /><br />If we browse the web and look for the appropriate foods and practices on how to improve the color of our Arowanas, we could possibly acquire numerous answers provided by unique many people who are also keeping or breeding Arowanas. Their popular denominator when it comes to enhancing the color of their Arowana pets, even so, consistently depends on their <span style="font-style:italic;">Arowana feeding practices</span>. There are two classifications of wholesome foods for Arowanas and these are the live food and the non-live food. Live foods are the most nutritious ones and they are composed of live animals and insects. Examples are small frogs, centipedes, crickets, shrimps, worms, fishes or even roaches. Non-live foods are also mainly composed of animals and insects but are frozen, palletized, dried or granulated.<br /><br />Every food we give to our Arowanas gives sustenance to their bodies and so enhances their colors and that is a reality. Some pet owners of Arowanas suggest that giving palletized vitamins can also help Arowanas maintain their natural color when others suggest that centipedes are the very best live foods when it comes to enhancing their color.<br /><br />Moreover, there are particular factors why the colors of some Arowanas fade even although their owners feed them nutritious foods and this is due to the carelessness they do to the fish' environment. For example, if their owners generally give them live foods they possibly also introducing parasites into their tank. Guppies and goldfish are notorious for anchor worms and fish lice. If the Arowanas have these parasites in their bodies, their true colors are altered. So always administer the appropriate Arowana care to your fish.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-36034500393979241512011-07-06T00:28:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:19:05.169-07:00Arowana Care - Myths and Folklore Surrounding the Arowana<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcjBSg1h7PGPCVoFQ7f4xNNTTiFJ_jMlACDIbeey5jh9_uwyo5Pp78UI2zphXqoGvm7y8y13phtXe963DTG_-G8zAVE3OHFvV92n0Yy2ui-7HgQryRXlmRuwaF2vA1UNTaXVsbbvqszc/s1600/Myths_Folklore_Surrounding_Arowana_Fish.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 453px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcjBSg1h7PGPCVoFQ7f4xNNTTiFJ_jMlACDIbeey5jh9_uwyo5Pp78UI2zphXqoGvm7y8y13phtXe963DTG_-G8zAVE3OHFvV92n0Yy2ui-7HgQryRXlmRuwaF2vA1UNTaXVsbbvqszc/s800/Myths_Folklore_Surrounding_Arowana_Fish.jpg" border="0" alt="Arowana Care and Myths Surrounding The Dragon Fish"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626628687509668338" /></a><br />Arowana (sometimes spelled arawana or Aruanã) is one of the most popular fish among fish enthusiasts, especially in Asia. His popularity in Asia stems from the numerous folklore and myths that are often associated with the Arowana. This article will try to bring to light many stories about this magnificent fish;. It will be up to you, if you think of them or not.<br /><br />In most parts of the <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/06/asian-red-arowanas-for-sale.html">Asian Arowana</a></b> is considered the incarnation of mythical creatures, the dragon, that is why it is called "dragon fish". This is because of cataracts, which emerge from the mouth of the fish resemble whiskers of a dragon as described in ancient drawings. That is why the Asian Arowanas are said to bring good luck and good fortune as a legendary beast is associated. It's also believed by the Chinese people Arowana can distinguish friend from foe. He said that if you are usually mild and calm Arowana start bashing on the inside of his tank when a person enters the house, then that person is an enemy of the family.<br /><br />There are fantastic stories about Arowana somehow saved his owner lives. Stories are told about Arowana taking a disease that was supposed to hit the master or his family and die in person, might sound a little too much of this world, but the hardcore believers of this myth will tell you otherwise. <br /><br />There is an urban legend floating around the internet that talks about a man who narrowly escapes were killed in a car accident, and upon returning home he found that his <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/types-asian-arowana-fish.html">pet Arowana</a> jumped from tank lying dead on the floor. After further review it was determined that the fish died in almost the exact time that the auto accident occurred.<br /><br />There is something of a mystery about Asian Arowana air, so if you think that all this <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/07/arowana-care-myths-and-folklore.html">myths and folklore surrounding the Arowana</a> which includes the then you should try and own it yourself if you are a believer it is still a very nice fish to be around as a pet.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-14525530490907324712011-06-16T06:33:00.000-07:002011-06-16T06:37:23.314-07:00Asian Red Arowanas for Sale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSqzPwhJ4UafyG8rk9ZS5D6-jv4spBTANMT-DZCClRECuJ0s4GLVq373vz3nlaq2w1hNf4iQ5bEcFXGN4cYlupZtZDNTSB4ypFmAiBUBK7-vg3bXLKpQOysyndrCq-oC4y9iSBcNPnXUc/s1600/arowana_red_arowanas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSqzPwhJ4UafyG8rk9ZS5D6-jv4spBTANMT-DZCClRECuJ0s4GLVq373vz3nlaq2w1hNf4iQ5bEcFXGN4cYlupZtZDNTSB4ypFmAiBUBK7-vg3bXLKpQOysyndrCq-oC4y9iSBcNPnXUc/s800/arowana_red_arowanas.jpg" border="0" alt="Asian Red Arowanas for Sale" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618804856640919026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/06/asian-red-arowanas-for-sale.html">Asian Red Arowana for sale</a></b></div><br />Red Arowana is also one of the most popular <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">tropical fish species</a> especially among Asian Arowanas. Largely because of their auspicious color.With its full red fins even when young and red lips and barbels, no hobbyists will be able to resist the temptation to own one of the "Asian Red Arowanas".<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vOE6hvuVWVDNNTwtY-n3JNE6Qq_l95z1yiN0E3F8l41pV7v9trHy-ZYc3sDyKRVby5pygXeyQMW6X4-a_KxMp9FvfjEmE2kyHhLSwLH8SVDe1uUJqJ8EWagCeqYO-nfpMMtOLODHWOe2/s1600/arowana_super_red_arowanas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vOE6hvuVWVDNNTwtY-n3JNE6Qq_l95z1yiN0E3F8l41pV7v9trHy-ZYc3sDyKRVby5pygXeyQMW6X4-a_KxMp9FvfjEmE2kyHhLSwLH8SVDe1uUJqJ8EWagCeqYO-nfpMMtOLODHWOe2/s800/arowana_super_red_arowanas.jpg" border="0" alt="Asian Red Arowanas for Sale" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618804863052594130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Super Red Arowana for sale</b></div><br />The myth that surrounds increasingly makes the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-arowana-fish.html">Asian Red Arowanas</a> became the most hunted fish pet. The unique shape, large mouth and scales, and air of mystery have made Asian Arowanas so special they have stolen the heart of many hobbyists. It is believed that it will bring prosperity and wealth to the owner. Thus, making it one of the best fish to keep for good fengshui. It is also said that water is where Chi gathers and Sheng Chin in an aquarium, is said to be beneficial. However, to ensure that the water has Yang energy, auspicious fish are necessary. This is where the `Dragon Fish' comes in demand, being widely accepted as the symbol of wealth.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-opqlvFhvGTxDW7RtPBYfT2crRh_5yOeTPBBzGkGQPDho61EUk2Sj8y4Pt9RVJSVNGOtwEWk5iXxLaeRWinTJmf11wnmDlqSWvXWxQLDEiVfuVUUZ3GHrnEDFpixcrlSBn02p7RULeCz/s1600/arowana_chilli_red.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-opqlvFhvGTxDW7RtPBYfT2crRh_5yOeTPBBzGkGQPDho61EUk2Sj8y4Pt9RVJSVNGOtwEWk5iXxLaeRWinTJmf11wnmDlqSWvXWxQLDEiVfuVUUZ3GHrnEDFpixcrlSBn02p7RULeCz/s800/arowana_chilli_red.jpg" border="0" alt="Asian Red Arowanas for Sale" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618804861178604370" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chili Red Arowana for sale</b></div><br />There are few different varieties of <i>Asian Red Arowanas</i> namely Blood Red, Chili Red, Orange Red and the Golden Red. In recent years, Chili Red, Blood Red, Orange Red and Golden Red are grouped together and termed Super Red or <span><i>First Grade Red</i></span>. Such as <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/banjar-red-arowana-pictures.html">Banjar Red Arowana</a> type, make sure all the red arowana fish you buy are fully certified and licensed for sale.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-62936766249143978182011-05-20T07:23:00.000-07:002011-05-20T09:29:15.783-07:00Albino Pearlscale Angelfish Red Eye Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgzcy3btmJimVkn9lV0yfCnKVE9WsIhZ0W-pZj8_ZoLFcgwXlWmLfheRG-k2l6-5u3wHxwYZM0c_W6UY-XCiH1W5chgG4haWR1unrFyILO28xx31pSq5x6iS4jRPzm9f2tEQVjmGDdvc/s200/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 620px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgzcy3btmJimVkn9lV0yfCnKVE9WsIhZ0W-pZj8_ZoLFcgwXlWmLfheRG-k2l6-5u3wHxwYZM0c_W6UY-XCiH1W5chgG4haWR1unrFyILO28xx31pSq5x6iS4jRPzm9f2tEQVjmGDdvc/s800/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish.jpg" border="0" alt="Albino Pearscale Angelfish Red Eye Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608828913796543522" /></a><br />Many varieties of selectively bred angelfish <span style="font-style:italic;">(Pterophyllum)</span> are available, which have variations in the nine basic colors. One of the different types of angelfish is the <b>Albino Pearlscale Angelfish</b>. As seen in the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">fish pictures</a> below, if <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/02/pterophyllum-altum-angelfish.html">Pterophyllum Altum Angelfish</a> identified by its brown vertical stripes over a silver body. The Albino Angel is a strain of angelfish that is white to silver in color with yellow/orange coloration across the head and has red eyes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMeiK6j122dEtQAJPJsR6BRQ8jdFyXbQ4knLl73XyiHABax01sEWQZ9v_VZKZis30yoGnwRHxfMQsfO8RFZQIINt1-yeecciqCdpSyWXImvp8dKCZn6nlroqbZNY8xu85_zS0HiiCLLew/s1600/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish-Photos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMeiK6j122dEtQAJPJsR6BRQ8jdFyXbQ4knLl73XyiHABax01sEWQZ9v_VZKZis30yoGnwRHxfMQsfO8RFZQIINt1-yeecciqCdpSyWXImvp8dKCZn6nlroqbZNY8xu85_zS0HiiCLLew/s800/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish-Photos.jpg" border="0" alt="Albino Pearlscale Angelfish Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608828918392072434" /></a><br /><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/albino-pearlscale-angelfish-red-eye.html">Albino Angelfish</a></b> is a very easy to maintain aquarium fish. It can be found in every aquarium pet shop and prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming.<br /><br />It is best, when trying to breed the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/08/beautiful-maanvis-pictures-angel-fish.html">Freshwater Angelfish</a>, to house a number of angels in the same aquarium until they pair off. After a pair has developed, a flat surface needs to be provided where the eggs can be laid. A piece of slate, a large plant leaf, or even a flowerpot should be positioned at an angle of about 30 degrees in an area of moderate water flow. The Albino Angelfish female will lay the eggs and the male will follow behind to fertilize. After approximately three days, the eggs will hatch and the fry will emerge. Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymA_VZyJ4pbVzK22NbqmvVd57-jegZ0sQ5XT2C2h8AzA6JqaG_ISgnsNZ4ZPxbWLIc2lcK4F8xtfm4wK97TH-1wXpElEyjgvWLLxXUBhCM8Hoem5g1kvS_jVE0rXD5cx4n7-tocrg5ik/s1600/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish-Red-Eye.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymA_VZyJ4pbVzK22NbqmvVd57-jegZ0sQ5XT2C2h8AzA6JqaG_ISgnsNZ4ZPxbWLIc2lcK4F8xtfm4wK97TH-1wXpElEyjgvWLLxXUBhCM8Hoem5g1kvS_jVE0rXD5cx4n7-tocrg5ik/s800/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish-Red-Eye.jpg" border="0" alt="Albino Pearscale Angelfish Red Eye Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608830262389541138" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht56kI-TcXJuJMJUlFEhPDn1SPMCm8egicz2UCo1FyPmNn-mRGxNz5dkA_-ODjhcZc95gvVazJeAzo4aj_iW0QQoiDM50RVL-2ru7LwVn3xQ02RMW6TzwmPH6IgGJkIPK40fceoOWTujk/s1600/Albino_Pearlscale_Angelfish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht56kI-TcXJuJMJUlFEhPDn1SPMCm8egicz2UCo1FyPmNn-mRGxNz5dkA_-ODjhcZc95gvVazJeAzo4aj_iW0QQoiDM50RVL-2ru7LwVn3xQ02RMW6TzwmPH6IgGJkIPK40fceoOWTujk/s800/Albino_Pearlscale_Angelfish.jpg" border="0" alt="Albino Pearscale Angelfish Red Eye Image" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608830259048003378" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIXk51_Qrf_m5bpmzsRjSUC4PTVS1bp4TQXCJuGPuyqxl15yBZsXzQ-Zj2rAvoOS0XZo7JJlqfgWUiFIRvQLPOolel4iTMPJF3-U9p0-wfTRMIhutySlJX_pfLMSAocMdZ9c3eU7mnJo/s1600/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 420px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIXk51_Qrf_m5bpmzsRjSUC4PTVS1bp4TQXCJuGPuyqxl15yBZsXzQ-Zj2rAvoOS0XZo7JJlqfgWUiFIRvQLPOolel4iTMPJF3-U9p0-wfTRMIhutySlJX_pfLMSAocMdZ9c3eU7mnJo/s800/Albino-Pearlscale-Angelfish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Albino Pearscale Angelfish Red Eye Stock Image" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608830253872041746" /></a><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/albino-pearlscale-angelfish-red-eye.html">Albino Pearlscale Angelfish</a></b> needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods. Feed a quality flake food as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. The genetic variations in the scales and fins have given rise to the Pearscale and Veiltail varieties. Bring home these delightful fishes and watch these 'angels in water' add grace and elegance to your aquarium.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-76841076519851779962011-05-17T16:49:00.000-07:002011-05-17T17:32:50.083-07:00Banjar Red Arowana Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9cgtpBc8p83b4LTn7CtPYn-NEb44Cgjm2WfKnfawtphSKNJ52nzNOp-X9eX3HaX3RIAg0muezCl-Zc1fmG8Q23WvyzlCeyBLyvxzdVFfEGzD__giRYMNEDVkzEqyZ9uxEVO4u04qSDw/s200/Banjar-Red-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9cgtpBc8p83b4LTn7CtPYn-NEb44Cgjm2WfKnfawtphSKNJ52nzNOp-X9eX3HaX3RIAg0muezCl-Zc1fmG8Q23WvyzlCeyBLyvxzdVFfEGzD__giRYMNEDVkzEqyZ9uxEVO4u04qSDw/s800/Banjar-Red-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Banjar Red Asian Arowana Fish Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607845635968982978" /></a><br />The world of Arowana can seem complicated and confusing to people who are new to it. I would suggest starting in my post before to get a feel for <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/types-asian-arowana-fish.html">Asian Arowana Fish types</a> and varieties. Then check out the information section to find out about arowana history, how to value one, how they are bred and much much more.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-arowana-fish.html">Asian Arowana</a></span> (Scleropages formosus) is a freshwater fish indigenous to Southeast Asia where it inhabits slow moving waters, rivers and streams. Entirely carnivorous it has become an icon of cultural significance for its grace, longevity, incredible colour and stature and has earned the name Dragon Fish referencing the Chinese Dragon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_t0r4EWdMaDeIG-ipOdb1etsdmdwajSLWk6vX4HjVpgaxiNeUQsk7CE1arEhUnVzJnv8dtrdCBBHQKSnXmtSRWZNZHqpkR9wa-y37g_8sWUeVCQgrPP2DakjP_Z03DiS4xYFvO5zU6YM/s1600/Banjar-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_t0r4EWdMaDeIG-ipOdb1etsdmdwajSLWk6vX4HjVpgaxiNeUQsk7CE1arEhUnVzJnv8dtrdCBBHQKSnXmtSRWZNZHqpkR9wa-y37g_8sWUeVCQgrPP2DakjP_Z03DiS4xYFvO5zU6YM/s800/Banjar-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Banjar Red Asian Arowana Type Fish Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843694765309506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_ukhyphenhyphenbAGimFvP74fSBDrb2PG3m7_qFECu1IR4fR9OFMRh9izORqnuKCi4rmIVHgUIBL6BEzot55yBCUIOcA6VUk7iyHxwVP2NGCus1tE3umSfPz8JpEW9Z2Icg8wRlpIAobfrvddQ24/s1600/Banjar-Red-Arowana-Fish-Photos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_ukhyphenhyphenbAGimFvP74fSBDrb2PG3m7_qFECu1IR4fR9OFMRh9izORqnuKCi4rmIVHgUIBL6BEzot55yBCUIOcA6VUk7iyHxwVP2NGCus1tE3umSfPz8JpEW9Z2Icg8wRlpIAobfrvddQ24/s800/Banjar-Red-Arowana-Fish-Photos.jpg" border="0" alt="Banjar Red Arowana Fish Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843687192945170" /></a><br />Currently an endangered species, it is bred under license and close monitoring by the Asian agricultural authorities, and each fish exported outside of Asia is micro-chipped, certified and licensed for transport such as <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">asian arowana fish pictures</a> below, The Banjar Red.<br /><br />The Banjar Red originates from Banjarmasin on the southern tip of Indonesia. It is known as the Banjar Red, Red Grade 2, Red Grade 1.5 or Yellow Tail Green. However, it is not Red. Although it develops pinky colour as a young fish, by the time the <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/banjar-red-arowana-pictures.html">Banjar Red Arowanas</a></b> has matured it is a Yellow Tail Green Arowana, showing very similar colourations to the green but with striking yellow fins. It has no real connection with Feng Sui and is prised mostly for having the characteristics of an Asian Arowana while having a comparably lower price.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzAbTytieecWpQENG3ieiTTNw9fwKk1fyrZWqUBwPT1aND3tcc2iEdWthLaDJH2dvn_FdGuXc4jzfxttYzmR8V_CoUIICkApjlEAr_i1jO3HNvY_2qSqHyJZ8ZE4OGUmtdZKqY8Qp9SI/s1600/Banjar-Red-Arowana-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 620px; height: 768px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzAbTytieecWpQENG3ieiTTNw9fwKk1fyrZWqUBwPT1aND3tcc2iEdWthLaDJH2dvn_FdGuXc4jzfxttYzmR8V_CoUIICkApjlEAr_i1jO3HNvY_2qSqHyJZ8ZE4OGUmtdZKqY8Qp9SI/s800/Banjar-Red-Arowana-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Red Banjar Arowana Types Fish Stockphoto" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843685945216754" /></a>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-32910190849064779632011-05-14T17:06:00.000-07:002011-05-14T18:29:03.718-07:00Types of Asian Arowana Fish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbyvXXootnF7B9XWpZv7ZAvNZ0jJpQE7qM__IBvw_rgu2IrPcuOI-nwrt0lXqIfjUXOH7E3V2kJSaSDOJgJqL5azpN1Q_QwzrvWstDmUBVWgWTqtZnLtm-A3Hk528lng5JtlXggdPLNQ/s400/Asian-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbyvXXootnF7B9XWpZv7ZAvNZ0jJpQE7qM__IBvw_rgu2IrPcuOI-nwrt0lXqIfjUXOH7E3V2kJSaSDOJgJqL5azpN1Q_QwzrvWstDmUBVWgWTqtZnLtm-A3Hk528lng5JtlXggdPLNQ/s900/Asian-Arowana-Fish-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Asian Arowanas Fish Photos" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606745613074004930" /></a><br /><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-arowana-fish.html">Asian Arowanas</a></b> are found in South East Asia region. They can grow up to 36" in wild but usuall grow only to 24" in captivity. It is an endangered species and hence illegal to import or even own one in some countries. Fortunately captive breed F2 Asian Arowanas are now available and importation of captive breed arowanas is now permitted in some countries.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zA9fVfpcWfQMswlPGxUA1ihfrKo1BtY5SBgQeWpr8NcKUP11Rsk-o4eHakGqD7xZWmzK2R48JOihOF25UZ0ReLf3qCKqaYhIB8os-WZOdCt9CtUaSFms0YhmsXG82O6m3v78rAvDUps/s1600/Red-Tail-Golden-Arowana.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zA9fVfpcWfQMswlPGxUA1ihfrKo1BtY5SBgQeWpr8NcKUP11Rsk-o4eHakGqD7xZWmzK2R48JOihOF25UZ0ReLf3qCKqaYhIB8os-WZOdCt9CtUaSFms0YhmsXG82O6m3v78rAvDUps/s800/Red-Tail-Golden-Arowana.jpg" border="0" alt="High Back Red Tail Golden Arowana Picture" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606732376352300434" /></a>The High Back Red Tail Golden is a premium grade of <b>Red Tail Golden Arowana</b> that is likely to have colour reach the 5th or possibly 6th line of scale. It's origins are the same as the RTG - <i><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/05/types-asian-arowana-fish.html">types of Asian Arowana</a></i> - selective breeding of the highest quality RTG´s has made this fish available.<br /><br />The High Back Red Tail Golden Arowanas found in Pekanbaru of Indonesia. The scales are copper-gold in color with some purplish shine. The back of the fish are dark in color, ranging grey, brown to black. The tail color have 1/3 to 2/3 divisions, the top 1/3 are dark in color and the bottom 2/3 have purplish-red to brownish-red color. The dorsal fin and the anac(near the anus) fin color follow the 1/3 and 2/3 of the tail color respectively.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxfEvREIplURR9P5WnEoJjCy4qGu8IDvCKxbu8hXIngeli3FdDCD93Y4nPn9VBkCfNq9Qk5SUPRu2rBcHYyowwlReypkvhad8EZA7Ivr86SkBxsUoTH0GQgSrp5QmdsSmag0_oi_5mms/s1600/Crossback-Golden+Arowanas-Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxfEvREIplURR9P5WnEoJjCy4qGu8IDvCKxbu8hXIngeli3FdDCD93Y4nPn9VBkCfNq9Qk5SUPRu2rBcHYyowwlReypkvhad8EZA7Ivr86SkBxsUoTH0GQgSrp5QmdsSmag0_oi_5mms/s800/Crossback-Golden+Arowanas-Picture.jpg" border="0" alt="Crossback Golden Arowanas Picture" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606733386343973730" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Crossback Golden Arowanas</span> originates in Malaysia. They have a rich golden appearance often contrasted against strong base colouring. Known as the Crossback due to the golden colour crossing over the 6th level of scales (the very top of the back) creating a full bodied and complete coverage of colour. They develop colour very early on, often having very distinct scale colour by 8-10inches. These are a stunning and majestic variety for any Arowana keeper.<br /><br />The Crossback Golden Arowana sometime also called as <span style="font-style:italic;">Malayan Bonytongue</span>. It has golden scales to the fourth column and pinkish abdomen when young. When the fish grow up, the golden scales willl escalate to the fifth column(hence cross-back) and the pink abodomen disappear. The scales may have different basecolor such as gold, silver or blue. Blue being the rarest. The scales can also divided into thin or thick golden frame. Thin frame scales bluebase crossback gold are one of the most demanded arowana and hence often the most expensive.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcbhRq3cMf2Gwm_byexzJnIZKu01Os6ogLD99IDWx5KEnvbramjA4nTTvMTcovXd4S2VJMH22cI3GioTQ4w6GrqtJ_GLMi54r13FiIsSEIoGi0yqOTnlVPPhCnJ819kheHO_soOPX7Ec/s1600/Chilli-Red-Arowanas-Photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcbhRq3cMf2Gwm_byexzJnIZKu01Os6ogLD99IDWx5KEnvbramjA4nTTvMTcovXd4S2VJMH22cI3GioTQ4w6GrqtJ_GLMi54r13FiIsSEIoGi0yqOTnlVPPhCnJ819kheHO_soOPX7Ec/s800/Chilli-Red-Arowanas-Photo.jpg" border="0" alt="Chilli Red Arowana Pictures" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606734427828876722" /></a><b>Red Arowanas</b> is found in Kalimantan and Sumatra of Indonesia. They can be divided into 1st grade red and 2nd grade red. 1st grade red can have different intensity of color ranging from yellow to orange to red to blood-red and <i>chilli-red</i>. The higher intensity red is more desirable and often demand very high price. It is often difficult to distinguish the 1st grade from the 2nd grade red Arowanas when the fish is young.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieko532L5wCZP8dQ0W6od5paXeo6vHw7Nq2monChtTrUHpWC6y7LFdXXwEeXaJaON9s5a8VxuT9AWc1ee5ecwEs1dYsdyBpiqiF5ZVorP9Tz-VKVpC5Lmom4doY_x24KPyiZssakAqnhk/s1600/Green-Base-Super-Red-Arowanas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieko532L5wCZP8dQ0W6od5paXeo6vHw7Nq2monChtTrUHpWC6y7LFdXXwEeXaJaON9s5a8VxuT9AWc1ee5ecwEs1dYsdyBpiqiF5ZVorP9Tz-VKVpC5Lmom4doY_x24KPyiZssakAqnhk/s800/Green-Base-Super-Red-Arowanas.jpg" border="0" alt="Green Base Super Red Arowanas Photos" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606734431024832690" /></a>The young 1st grade red's tail and the anal fin have intense red color and their scales are shiny gold in color with some green at the base. Young 2nd grade red has orange fins and the scales color are no obvious and often whitish silver. When the fish grows, in 1st grade red, the color of the fins remains red, their scales and the gill cover will develop its color. The type of color it will developed depends on which type of the 1st grade of red you have. On the other hand, the adult 2nd grade red will only have pinkish or orange colored fins, thier scales and gill color will only developed pink or orange color.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vrqoI_KhGGB8dhCkwxPKHZ5WSwqHrFBL6CHt_yMU96SrPlr9ebVQbc9w97RCFyc-Uzv2QkZ_VlCWV-goxeLAvRL_trqW-bXyUJyoCWVopbeUuYRU2LJLMMQSCyyyqvwkmnZ0knHnSEY/s1600/Green-Asian-Arowanas-Pictures.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vrqoI_KhGGB8dhCkwxPKHZ5WSwqHrFBL6CHt_yMU96SrPlr9ebVQbc9w97RCFyc-Uzv2QkZ_VlCWV-goxeLAvRL_trqW-bXyUJyoCWVopbeUuYRU2LJLMMQSCyyyqvwkmnZ0knHnSEY/s800/Green-Asian-Arowanas-Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="Green Asian Arowanas Photos" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606737567407811154" /></a>The Indonesian Green Arowana displays a pearlescence of light green through the skin. It has little variety in colour and for this reason is the lowest value Asian Arowana It has the unique personality and genetic characteristics of the Red and Golden Asian Arowana. However, it is not considered to have the same connection with Feng Sui or wealth.<br /><br />The <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-green-arowana-pictures.html">Green Asian Arowanas</a></b> also found in Malaysia and Thailand. The scales are not bright and often tranlucent with some grey or green color. The color is even throughtout the body(ie no dark-top). The tail can be grey, purplish-grey or green in color. This fish is generally shorter then its Asian relatives.This is the most affordable asian arowana.<br /><br /><br />The examples of arowanas given above are only some of the more well known arowanas. With crossbreeding, many new strains of arowanas are developed - eg. Blue Base Golden Crossback Arowanas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4RXht8h8dan3hpNVj2ezryHGMrlMIYlkcj1P5VQakZ7Uu7waAgOzKtHcSEaMbyzK0UdoB239usqcV7otvRGM095MqGJp3rLpAZjazxXQk1EH552IOEDslS8nZgK-6tPoWVzUgJHWNjM/s1600/Bluebase-Golden-Crossback-Arowanas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4RXht8h8dan3hpNVj2ezryHGMrlMIYlkcj1P5VQakZ7Uu7waAgOzKtHcSEaMbyzK0UdoB239usqcV7otvRGM095MqGJp3rLpAZjazxXQk1EH552IOEDslS8nZgK-6tPoWVzUgJHWNjM/s800/Bluebase-Golden-Crossback-Arowanas.jpg" border="0" alt="Crossbreeding Arowana Fish Picture" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606740755914245234" /></a>The Bluebase variety has been specially bred and selected to have a striking Blue Base Colour contrasting against rich golden scales. Known as the Crossback due to the golden colour crossing over the 6th level of scales (the very top of the back) creating a full bodied and complete coverage of colour. These are a stunning and majestic variety for any Arowana keeper.<br /><br />Nevertheless, the development of new strains of <b>Asian Arowanas</b> are still in early stages and therefore the fish are not readily available yet. Maybe the will be in future - <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">Asian Arowana Fish Pictures </a></b>by <a href="http://www.arowana.co.uk/">www.arowana.co.uk</a> - sold separately in shop!AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-38360707280131909042011-04-04T08:14:00.000-07:002011-04-30T11:57:04.005-07:00Fancy Lyretail Guppy Fish Photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63HkfBeAAwtUDcxzrmxaeRif-3ToDwEU7_kuLp538A_ueYVz7Mjzw5D_I-mPHT2G73ifMX78xGgJXOYF2kruwJGmxqfJI46UuSQ9Q_9Rf1kJAcYZ-Ktxk_GHGBbGCZZoaZbKNdxGmjRE/s1600/Lyretail_Guppy_Fish_Photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63HkfBeAAwtUDcxzrmxaeRif-3ToDwEU7_kuLp538A_ueYVz7Mjzw5D_I-mPHT2G73ifMX78xGgJXOYF2kruwJGmxqfJI46UuSQ9Q_9Rf1kJAcYZ-Ktxk_GHGBbGCZZoaZbKNdxGmjRE/s800/Lyretail_Guppy_Fish_Photo.jpg" border="0" alt="Lyretail Guppy Fish Photo" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591749018588524946" /></a><br />The <b>Lyretail Guppy</b> is one of many variations of <span><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/01/most-popular-varieties-of-guppy-fish.html">Poecilia reticulata guppy</a></span>. The hardiness of these stunning fishes as well as the fact that it matures quickly makes it an excellent <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/hardy-freshwater-fish-for-beginners.html">fish for beginners</a> in this hobbyists. These hardy colorful <i>guppy fish</i> add excitement and brilliance to the passive community aquarium. Unique color strains have been developed through selective breeding programs. Guppies stay small, under 2-1/2 inches in length, and will add interest and color to the small community aquarium.<br /><br />The male <i>Lyretail Guppy</i> has a silver, green and red body with a yellow and white delta tail. The pattern of colors within the tail gives it a split, or lyretail appearance. Lyretail Guppy requires a tank with at least 20 gallons of water, and is very tolerant of changing tank conditions. <b><a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com">Aquarium plants</a></b> should be hardy varieties such as Java Fern and <a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-grow-aquatic-moss-wall.html">Java Moss</a> that can handle the increased hardness in the tank. Other peaceful fish would make good tank mates.<br /><br /><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/01/selecting-guppy-parent-for-breeding.html">Breeding Guppies</a> are not require special treatment. The females in this pair are of an assorted variety; however, you can differentiate the males and females easily. The males are smaller in size, have brighter coloration, along with a bigger tail fin, and pointed anal fin. The females are larger in size with a duller coloration, have a rounded anal fin, as well as a pregnancy patch on the lower portion of the body. Ideally, the environment should have a covering of floating ferns and a <i>breeding box</i> to protect the fry. Adults may eat the fry if left to fend for themselves without the breeding box. The fry should be fed brine shrimp, micro food and pulverized flakes.<br /><br />The <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/04/fancy-lyretail-guppy-fish-photo.html">Lyretail Guppy</a></b> is an omnivore and requires both algae-based foods as well as meaty foods. An algae-based flake food, along with freeze-dried blood-worms, tubifex, and <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/02/keeping-freshwater-shrimp-in-aquarium.html">brine shrimp</a> will provide guppies with the proper nutrition.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-73648065291150835172011-03-19T03:39:00.000-07:002011-04-30T12:00:21.991-07:00Hardy Freshwater Fish for Beginners<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9C60N4ACRrKXqJj_P5TXPQgDKOjfIb5E7kZU7TAd_QdgVM4ngT1eG6UGFmrVqjOTdcpQludVHzM61xqpCpUh30eeHCzpu_HEjmMoQZKdit-MYMt7B5jQms2hOtHUK_RFR87z_xdpin0A/s1600/Leopard_Danios_Fish_Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 420px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9C60N4ACRrKXqJj_P5TXPQgDKOjfIb5E7kZU7TAd_QdgVM4ngT1eG6UGFmrVqjOTdcpQludVHzM61xqpCpUh30eeHCzpu_HEjmMoQZKdit-MYMt7B5jQms2hOtHUK_RFR87z_xdpin0A/s800/Leopard_Danios_Fish_Picture.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585744666456800658" /></a><br />Keeping fish both in the aquarium or ponds is a relaxing hobby even for the absolute beginner. With the sheer magnitude of fish choices available online and at the store, the beginners may have a hard time making choices. How big of a tank should I get? How many fish should I get? Which fish should I get?<br /><br />If you are a beginner in fish hobby, one fish attributes that should to consider when evaluating fish as the good candidate to start out, is how hardy fish that you choose. The "hardy fish" means how some <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/">freshwater fish</a> adapt better than other fish to variances in their environment. Here is a brief list of some other hardy fish for the beginner:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDb544fQrU1SUYkENNjCf-u-lkfuovbZIi0QOySEEGzahdltY0BdOHMiHXYkc7aE3uk2EfQMaDod_7J87HamJ4o8GubhypnRqt4Ged1hnnWMpr3899hxvEZrMfvkw51SlwSibSayT-sM/s400/yellow-tuxedo-guppy-fish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDb544fQrU1SUYkENNjCf-u-lkfuovbZIi0QOySEEGzahdltY0BdOHMiHXYkc7aE3uk2EfQMaDod_7J87HamJ4o8GubhypnRqt4Ged1hnnWMpr3899hxvEZrMfvkw51SlwSibSayT-sM/s400/yellow-tuxedo-guppy-fish.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/01/most-popular-varieties-of-guppy-fish.html">Guppy fish</a></b> <i>(Poecilia reticulate)</i> is a species that has been domesticated for many decades by fish keepers and Guppies are a very hardy fish therefore well adapted to a life in aquariums and gives birth to live young every month. They are also quite inexpensive, have very sociable temperaments and are pretty. They are a somewhat schooling fish, and you will need to get a group of at least 4-6 guppies for them to do well. Don’t buy the most elaborate types of guppy since these are more sensitive than the more basic types.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/01/green-swordtail-fish.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVPW_at4aAMetep1GP9CUDOg3qP99fPnuoEBG78RZPftKX6xL-C0B8Ra95slQx6O6xWarb6FPyRFkEDIEzLD_CEdzLvJWwDExkXso5av6vIJvcxTfLgrLWIsTBtsTZX8oCM8jReAh_-g/s400/platty_fish_xiphophorus_pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px; " /></span>Green Swordtails</a></b> <i>(Xiphophorus hellerii)</i> are very handsome and are easy to recognize. The mail fish has a 'sword'; a long point at the very end of the tail fin. You can get Swordtails in a variety of colors, like vibrant orange and deep red. Swordtails can be slightly aggressive, and the males tend to fight each other for dominance. For this reason, you should purchase only one male and 2-3 females if you have a small aquarium. These fish breed every 28 days at 74°F. As with the Guppy, dense vegetation provides cover for developing fry. Another benefit of keeping this Green Swordtails is its tendency to consume algae.<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-weight: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZVXvAk03m102COw9AqLOVjzcRoIeTBPQtrSmDEZBh0gmeF-NXLlr8xNziQf9MSW8wHaDkbk6ajKOdF3DWpHpt6CN8yXxMw7y1ISdEbBsM8h5rAw27qOUAt07b1X4Z8w1fmVsYBkJy8Q/s200/Tropical_Red_Wag_Platy_Fish_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px; " /></span>Platy</b> <i>(Xiphophorus maculatus)</i> belong to the specific name are distant cousins of the Swordtails, but are not aggressive. They also come in a large variety of colors. As with most livebearers, many color varieties have been commercially bred for the home aquarium. <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/platies-fish-care-and-breeding.html">Platy fish</a> should always be kept in schools.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Molly</b> can be jet black, marbled or pure white. Mollies are quite peaceful by nature and are therefore great aquarium fish for beginners. Some of the males can get aggressive towards each other. This species is another livebearer that is gentle and is basically a vegetable eater. Like the Swordtail, the Molly will consume <a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/2011/02/algae-problems-in-aquascaping-aquarium.html">aquarium algae</a>, keeping it in check. This species is lively and prefers schooling in small groups of four to six members. Only keep Mollies if you keep an aquarium white a pH of above 7 and preferable some salt in the water.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0vTSXEv9ckhEwWWH8k0B7xbxsGEkc_Wq6cn_Gz4f8d9uDv6F-isXGwTyIUKi2TW-gb4xxpS7w0U2ihUQtg52sFfOtP4UOXZ8azk9rEIxyQAJml7PXmgz5m9kvzrQjdhQ37Egm81e9qI/s400/tropical-fish-tiger-barb.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px; " /></span>The <b>Barb fish</b> are also favorites among beginners. Barbs get their name from the short threadlike barbels that act as sensory organs on either side of their mouths and sometimes on their lips. Their vigor and agility in the midwater of the tank are important to the vitality of your aquarium. Many barbs, however, can harm smaller fish with ornate, veil-like fins. The Rosy Barb <i>(Puntius conchonius)</i> is a very peaceful species that adapts well to other community fish. The <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/09/feeding-tiger-barb-fish.html">Tiger Barb</a> <i>(Puntius tetrazona)</i> has a bi wilder disposition if introduced singly or as a pair, but if kept in schools of 8 or more, they leave the other fish alone. This species prefers warmer water in the range of 68 to 79 ° F. They are fast swimming schooling fish that brings life to the aquarium. Barbs are very easy to feed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCek2Uj3V5OUeuZYHGnCBYYOaGDOGJCjCpVHLU6PDXLOz7Y9aj3q_hiNcwCVWjq9XTaJlm4191ydy7gb3yf4IbZ7x_JT3RzXDB9F5tCai0WvGh1gHMwsOU8csa899pOLxEA2oiOowVaU/s1600/Freshwater_Danios_Cophrae_Picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCek2Uj3V5OUeuZYHGnCBYYOaGDOGJCjCpVHLU6PDXLOz7Y9aj3q_hiNcwCVWjq9XTaJlm4191ydy7gb3yf4IbZ7x_JT3RzXDB9F5tCai0WvGh1gHMwsOU8csa899pOLxEA2oiOowVaU/s200/Freshwater_Danios_Cophrae_Picture.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585744971781939266" /></a>The <b>Danios</b> is another fast swimming group of fish. They are very easy to keep, breed and feed and are therefore ideal for beginners. As the very active schooling fish, Danios should be kept in groups of at least 7 or 8. The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a very undemanding, active fish that should be kept in a group of 8 or more. These peaceful fish prefer cooler water and should only be kept in temperatures less than 72 degrees F.<br /><br />There are of course numerous other "hardy fish" that would be equally great for the same and other beginners' requirements so do not stop with this simple list often. A good <i>fish stores</i> will look at his customers' wants and needs, and be ready to offer some solid suggestions on how to fill them.AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-73707170256232580622011-03-16T07:44:00.000-07:002011-03-16T08:09:04.583-07:00Diamond Tetra Moenkhausia pittieri<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U31tyX4X-pRzUS1cQhMvDTvLS17msxh_0kEs6ewrzRZCezjbPS_6auy0tft56mD2OPe668jA3KkJRGd_durIM_085PaAuQd74vsrHh7Ennx6mPWcAv144ohhewJV-7ShVVso57nsbYQ/s1600/Diamond_Tetra_Fish_Photo.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 600px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U31tyX4X-pRzUS1cQhMvDTvLS17msxh_0kEs6ewrzRZCezjbPS_6auy0tft56mD2OPe668jA3KkJRGd_durIM_085PaAuQd74vsrHh7Ennx6mPWcAv144ohhewJV-7ShVVso57nsbYQ/s800/Diamond_Tetra_Fish_Photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584690783184486002" /></a><br />The <b>Diamond Tetra</b> (<i>Moenkhausia pittieri</i>), also known as Brillantsalmler, Diamond Characin, Pittier's Tetra and Timanttitetra is native to South American inland waters. A somewhat larger <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/12/tropical-cardinal-tetra.html">tetra</a>, the Diamond Tetra reaches 2.5 inches and exhibits intense coloration; They are said to sparkle like a diamond with their silvery scales and orange accents when kept in a darkly <a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/">aquascaped tank</a>.<br /><br />These Tetras prefer a heavily planted tank and softer water on the acidic side. It should also have adequate swimming room in the tank. The Diamond Tetra should be kept at a water temperature between 74º and 82º Fahrenheit with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. They are ideal fish to put in a community tank and prefer to school with an odd number of at least 3 Diamond Tetras, making them an attractive addition to your nature aquarium.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFDb6lCxZPxuolSNm2tgvHuYlWMCmetYklTluRQiwWiEg-WWfWMEl8GOLQk-KBC9FCEAR2Z1MmYAmKeS77v5KauUtpigK4Mrb3fFleYJJxVuLgg5otItTsDhvOtaandH4PWNgJu1YcDk/s800/Diamond_Tetra_Fish_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584690910665860466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px; " /></span>To breed the Diamond Tetras, like <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/platies-fish-care-and-breeding.html">breeding Platy fish</a>, they should be separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first and then gradually increase it until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be less than 4 degrees and live food such as mosquito larvae are great inducers. Be sure to remove the adults after the eggs have been laid, as the adults will eat them. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.<br /><br />The Diamond Tetra has violet-hued scales with a fine scattering of green and gold that creates a pleasant sparkling effect. A high quality flake and freeze-dried foods supplemented with live brine shrimp fulfill its dietary needs. "Diamond Tetras" also will accept many small foods such as daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex. </div>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-25775800144838129662011-03-12T11:40:00.000-08:002011-03-12T12:25:34.632-08:00Asian Green Arowana Pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bbqo9PXWScy1HIcZYHEKj9i8kVs2J3BNAu-5gmc0gshlnBSu_AWpmB2rrzL_oMR7qXvL-YDv7xZ4In1Fpq0Par732zh8_8f42Jrk0yOFWDHv-PnCVr1RozWWmFyvyGZ3LJFhKcJpeuM/s1600/Asian_Green_Arowana_Pictures.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 420px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bbqo9PXWScy1HIcZYHEKj9i8kVs2J3BNAu-5gmc0gshlnBSu_AWpmB2rrzL_oMR7qXvL-YDv7xZ4In1Fpq0Par732zh8_8f42Jrk0yOFWDHv-PnCVr1RozWWmFyvyGZ3LJFhKcJpeuM/s400/Asian_Green_Arowana_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583291083266897826" /></a><br /><div>In addition to various types of Red Arowana and Golden Arowana, <b>Green Arowana</b> is one of the many varieties of <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-arowana-fish.html">Asian arowana fish</a> which found in Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Komboja, and also at several places in Indonesia. Variations of appearance and color of this dragon fish can be found in each region. Nevertheless, commonly we can say that they are greenish gray with dark lines pattern on the tail. The <i>arowana pictures</i> above show you how their head and mouth larger and more rounded than the other types of Asian Arowana fish.<br /><br />The Asian Green Arowana have a notorious image especially to those who are in a look out of buying young red arowanas, because the green arowanas usually used to crossbreed with poor quality red arowanas to produce a lower grade red arowana fry for sale, which have the same features with a juvenile red arowanas especially when they are up to 5 inches long.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqerrLOVz2XXbOf3udQkV_P4wK3rpoQGbS4lkNIhe78F0w47VJxe6aNUeCQF2P55U3JMyX_gJr7ZSuDlPML07iJ4U-0SsztUlNtnfkL_KgexPzAt_RP1nTx8fZo3x4BBZnDdyPAu6jOc/s0/Baby_Arowana_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583291384058130866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 420px; " /></span>Because of this, many buyers are cheated into purchasing a "super red arowana" instead they end up with a 1.5 grade arowana. Many backyard breeders prefer to use adult male green arowanas because they are better fathers and defend their young with more care than their red counterparts. The green arowana fish is generally shorter than other Asian Arowana. This is the most affordable Asian arowana and also considered as the lowest grade and price of "Asian Arowana fish".</div>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-28239707863191904752011-03-06T08:47:00.000-08:002011-05-30T10:17:12.991-07:00Asian Arowana Fish Pictures<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 420px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFguDaQLMLlOC_mXd7QruA_HqFwA_5EK2NAa4gs5-Wa9VYb5gSmJgUmhqEmWWdwknRKdcB_WuPI1mxnHJ-d1CWy9yePNaHy-Tun_wmpEd41zcEwqoawKwFiMYcSLF8WcZkMBONfAIyNM/s800/Golden_Arowana_Photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581034819502863938" /><br /><div><b>Arowana fish</b> including into <i>Osteoglasidae</i> family or families of the "Bony tongue fish", because the base of his mouth in the form of bone that serves as a tooth. The Arowana fish have various nicknames, such as <i>Dragon Fish</i>, Barramundi, Saratoga, PlaTapad, Kelesa, Siluk, Kaya, Peyang, Tangkelese, Aruwana, or Arowana, depending on the place.<br /><br />The shape and the appearance of the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/04/arowana-fish-of-god.html">Arowana fish</a> was beautiful and unique. His body elongated, slender and "stream line" with very graceful swimming motion. Arowana in nature has a variety of colors like green, silver, or red. In the lower lip there are two antennae that serves as a vibration sensor to determine the position of prey in the water. The tentacle is included in the assessment criteria of beauty fish. The potential growth of Arowana fish is quite large, especially by feeding with arowana food which have a high levels of protein. The Arowana growth in the aquarium reaches 60 cm, whereas in nature reaches more than 90 cm. Type of South American Arowana can grow up to 270 cm.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXi9N9rBebl-R5CEoWal9S50cUNgdrbTGNnVfaaagFh8K5xDBv0XDeFY-LVodjITDPTgKBAFuy311tji-k0-iTonPu3P3e4NZvXSk-oMg3wysGKBvGQGXLQzJCx7sEGOIX_av7SPusZI/s800/Red_Tail_Golden_Arowana.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581035440668098098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 420px; " /></span></div><div>Arowana is a kind of "surface feeders" fish, indicated by the shape of the mouth. In nature they are swimming near the water surface to hunt for prey. Arowana can accept all types of feed for "carnivorous fish", but often they are so very fond of one type of feed only, and reject the other types. As an springer fish Arowana in the wild can catch insects perched on twig height of 1-2 meters from the water surface. So, the Arowana aquarium should be properly sealed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Arowana is a powerful fish that can live up to half a century. High demand with limited natural availability causes exploitation in the nature be confined. CITES (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna) stipulates that the <b><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/asian-arowana-fish.html">Asian arowana fish</a></b> as the fish that received the highest protection.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQf4pJlQ3nqBV37RbzLweGW0dq0fnbIlDghIwKJoVeLClyq4VapgukShQ41H3Z6kAu33Y6CGfa8wjH1P67Rljjc0fMoTpvaKC4x48uvOReOYEiXl4-fB9oGoYlyUbr0J35IL252hvnis/s800/Super_Red_Arowana_Photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581035198403991954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 290px; " /></span></div><div>One of the famous of this Asian Arowana fish species are the <i>Red Arowana fish</i> with some varieties ie Blood Red Arowana, Chili Red Arowana, Orange Red Arowana, and Golden Red Arowana. The four varieties are generally given the nickname as Super Red Arowana or First Grade Red Arowana, although in its development the Super Red Arowana refers to the Chilli Red Arowana and the Blood Red Arowana. While the last two varieties more often considered as Super Red Arowana with a lower grade.<br /><br />In addition of Red Arowana, another varieties such as <b>Golden Arowana</b>, ie Cross Back Golden Arowana and "Red Tail Golden Arowana" also have a great demand in the <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com">exotic fish stores</a>.</div>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190968359355888162.post-1460064649103629242011-03-05T08:17:00.000-08:002011-03-05T08:51:34.919-08:00Platies Fish Care and Breeding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZVXvAk03m102COw9AqLOVjzcRoIeTBPQtrSmDEZBh0gmeF-NXLlr8xNziQf9MSW8wHaDkbk6ajKOdF3DWpHpt6CN8yXxMw7y1ISdEbBsM8h5rAw27qOUAt07b1X4Z8w1fmVsYBkJy8Q/s1600/Tropical_Red_Wag_Platy_Fish_Pictures.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 420px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZVXvAk03m102COw9AqLOVjzcRoIeTBPQtrSmDEZBh0gmeF-NXLlr8xNziQf9MSW8wHaDkbk6ajKOdF3DWpHpt6CN8yXxMw7y1ISdEbBsM8h5rAw27qOUAt07b1X4Z8w1fmVsYBkJy8Q/s1600/Tropical_Red_Wag_Platy_Fish_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The Red Wag Platy is a colour variant of the <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/03/platies-fish-care-and-breeding.html">Platies</a></span> family (Xiphophorus maculates), one of the popular tropical fish which possibly a hybrid between two species and native to Mexico and Central America. They are predominantly red, but have black fins and lips. Like many other tropical fish, they have yellow and black eyes. Note that Platies can grow quite large in an aquarium - mine are about two inches long.</div><br />"Feeding Platies" is not difficult because Platy fish love to eat! They eat regular flake food for common tropical aquarium fish, as well as frozen food such as brine shrimp or bloodworm. During the feeding times, if they are pecking they also seem to suck algae off the vegetation in the tank.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKWrZvFNxt4mq0HIz2NFmkJeJBna_ki0dnqRd8lBmPGYiKEf4XneQNpbFekA_vOtX_JuvJKLDQFb8jnwy6v27n7U61uWN5LrUFVQUi2E0mYfB9rtmTpO1l74NfHtG-Y2uhaVQwMNK7Z8/s1600/Platy_Fry_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580635721690478242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 420px; " /></span>Although it seems tasteful in algae, <span style="font-style:italic;">Platies</span> inappropriately used as <b><a href="http://aquascape-aquarium.blogspot.com/2011/03/chinese-algae-eater-fish-gyrinocheilus.html">natural algae control</a></b> for the aquarium because other behaviour of Platies which generate a lot of waste can actually cause more algae in the aquarium. I think, this is because they eat a lot more than other fish such as <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2010/12/neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi.html">Neon Tetras</a> or <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/01/tiger-hillstream-loach-sewellia.html">Tiger Hillstream Loaches</a>.<br /><br />About the resistance against fish diseases, <span style="font-style:italic;">Platies</span> seem quite prone to the common aquarium ailments of white spot and various fungal infections, but they also respond well to treatment.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6OchUJIVLssValYoV6t-T0TpHubvHKmE92s9yAhLBspHsQr4Unf9sw1omxVlEYDQukiObUVY2PGcqzktFMSzVToqIp7OCZmPGZggvBzheGIh5lzCXqoiOkrxh1wdqYDJ41cvPWwZD3U/s1600/Ghost_Shrimps_Eats_Platy_Fry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580636935101116834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 420px; " /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Platies</b> are a live bearer, which are they giving birth to live young. Breeding Platy fish can be done en masse, but they have bad habits like eating their baby fish (fry) of its own, especially when the daily ration feed late or less. In fact other than the parent, there's more threat than any other aquarium inhabitants.</div></span></span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rarZv6IgFt4A0dR0WI0B194DGvg0QUDoQXNBlvSIv_dXHGgucZ_-_P6cfA7I6swqCwJwZHn6MghUAWbUN20kGOwAPqfAAc2Kil2RkQNj7rUZB_cSK1xSaZnAdTNu82xKkZfSuhjW7x4/s1600/Tropical_Platies_Fry_Pictures.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580636327661715522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 420px; " /></span></div><div>If you want to raise the fry you will need to move them to a breeding trap within the tank or moving them to a special fry tank. This is recommended to avoid the fry from predator such as Neon tetras, <a href="http://tropical-fish-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/02/keeping-freshwater-shrimp-in-aquarium.html">Aquarium Shrimps</a> or other fish which may eat them. Therefore, in order to obtain maximum results, "Platies breeding" should be coupled with efforts to protect the baby fish (fry).</div>AnjaAstriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07596034728421526873noreply@blogger.com