Blind Cave Tetra
Description
of the Blind Cave Tetra
The Blind Cave Tetra is also known as the Mexican Tetra. They
are a
very unusual looking fish as they don't have any eyes or
pigmentation! They are however a very popular choice for the freshwater aquarium as
they are
hardy and relatively easy to keep. The Blind Cave Tetra's use their lateral line
sensory organs to find their way around, this sense organ is
very sensitive to water pressure.
Profile of
the Blind Cave Tetra
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Blind Cave Tetra species.
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Size: Up to 12cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 6.0-7.5. 20 -25 Degrees.
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Flake or Frozen food
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Temperament:
Peaceful, Good Community Fish
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Habitat: Caves -
Rocky river beds, Rivers and Deep Streams
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Range: Nearctic
ecozone including Mexico
Scientific
Classification of the Blind Cave Tetra
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 Blind Cave Tetra?
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 Blind Cave Tetra slimy?
Blind Cave Tetra secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Blind Cave Tetra 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 Blind Cave Tetra have gills?
Gills enable the Blind Cave Tetra 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 Blind Cave Tetra 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 Blind Cave Tetra
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
Blind Cave Tetra
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 Blind Cave Tetra
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
Blind Cave Tetra
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Blind Cave Tetra
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