Rainbow Fish
Rainbow Fish
The site that provides beautiful photographs and pictures of
numerous rainbowfish species together with interesting facts and
information about each type of fish.
Interesting Information about Rainbow Fish
Rainbow fish are perfect
aquarium fish! They are lively and integrate well with most
types of fish. An ideal fish for the beginner as they are hardy.
Rainbow fish are also very attractive fish and come in a variety
of colors. They prefer medium to hard water and if the water is
not right, they can be found towards the bottom of the tank with
their fins stuck to their bodies. This can be resolved by
testing the water on a regular basis, ensuring the filter is
working correctly and performing partial water changes.
In their natural environment, they can be found in a huge range
of habitats from river, lakes, swampy regions to mountain
streams in Northern and Eastern Australia and New Guinea . Rainbow fish can be split into three families: Pseudomugilidae (Blue Eyes), Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) and
Atherinidae (Silversides). Melanotaeniidae are the easiest to
care for and ideal for the amateur fish keeper.
Favorite foods include mosquito larvae, bloodworm and Mysis
shrimp. Live or frozen food is preferable especially if you want
to improve their size and color and increase the chance of
successful breeding.
Facts about Fish Species - How do you identify
the sex of a Rainbow Fish?
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!
Facts about Fish Species - Why are Rainbow Fish slimy?
Rainbow Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Rainbow Fish 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.
Facts about Fish Species - Why do Rainbow Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Rainbow Fish 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.
Facts about Fish Species - Why do the
Rainbow Fish 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 Rainbow Fish
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
Rainbow Fish
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 Rainbow Fish
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
Rainbow Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about Fish Species
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