Comet
Description
of the Comet
The Comet is also known as the Marine Betta. They are nocturnal
and tend to hide in crevices and caves during the day. The Comet
has a false eye to confuse predators and if they feel threatened
will hide in a crevice, just showing their tail which gives them
the appearance of the moray eel! The Comet is not recommended
for the beginner as they can be very fussy eaters, preferring
only live food.
Profile of
the Comet
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Comet species.
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Size: Up to 20cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.0 - 8.4
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Diet / Feeding:
Prefers live food such as shrimp and black worms
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Temperament:
Shy, good community fish
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Habitat: Reef
Dweller at depths of up to 50m
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Behaviour:
Nocturnal, need plenty of hiding places
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Range: Indo-West
Pacific
Scientific
Classification of the Comet
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Comet?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Comet slimy?
Comet secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Comet to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Comet have gills?
Gills enable the Comet to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Comet have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Comet
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Comet
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Comet
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Comet
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Comet
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