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Tiger Barb  Glowlight Tetra Neon Tetra
Green Barb Guppy Emperor Tetra
Upside Down Jellyfish Silver Dollar Leopard Sailfin Pleco
Three Spot Gourami Leopard Danio Bumblebee Cichlid
Bolivian Ram Livingstons Cichlid Pindu Fish
Florida Gar Shoulderspot Catfish Harlequin Rasbora
Checkered Bard Firemouth Cichlid Opaline Gourami
Pearl Gourami Bristlenose Pleco Albino Tiger Barb
Lemon Fin Barb Blind Cave Tetra Ghost Catfish
Red Cherry Shrimp Tiger Loach Zebra Danio
Southern Platyfish Diamond Spot Tetra Bala Shark
Albino Catfish Cobalt Zebra Gold Ring Butterfly Sucker
Black Neon Tetra Yo Yo Loach Red Platty
Albino Red Finned Shark Rainbow Shark Splash Tetra
Penguin Tetra Endlers Guppy Albino African Clawed Frog
Blue Tetra Reticulated Corydoras Orange Swordtail
Hognosed Brochis Archer Fish Golden Gourami
Rosy Bitterling Peppered Cory Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
 

 

Tropical Fish

Tropical Fish
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Interesting Information about Tropical Fish
In 1853, the first public aquarium was opened in Regents Park, London. This was closely followed by Americas first tropical aquarium opened in New York by P.T Barnum and known as Barnum's American Museum. Since then the hobby of tropical fish has grown vastly in popularity.

Tropical fish can be either Saltwater (also known as Marine) or Freshwater species and are available in a huge variety of colors and sizes. Successfully Keeping tropical fish is a skill, not all fish are good community fish and different species require a variety of water conditions such as temperature and PH levels.
 
When selecting fish for your aquarium, it is advisable to do as much research as possible and not select fish based on their appearance alone, this can lead to disaster!

Different species live at different depths and it is recommended to take this into consideration when selecting species. Fish can be surface, middle and bottom feeders. If in doubt, ask an expert, your local fish shop will be more than happy to help and advise.

 
Facts about Fish Species - How do you identify the sex of a Tropical 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 Tropical Fish slimy?
Tropical Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection against parasites and infections and helps the Tropical 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 Tropical Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Tropical 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 Tropical 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:
 
 

Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:

  • Dorsal fins - The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Tropical Fish has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.

  • Ventral fins. The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The Tropical Fish has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.

  • Caudal fins. The Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Tropical Fish has Caudal fins to propel through the water.

  • Pectoral fins. The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The Tropical Fish has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to side movement
     

Interesting Facts and Information about Tropical Fish 

 

Tropical Fish

  • Interesting Information about Tropical Fish

  • Facts about Fish Species - Why are Tropical Fish slimy?

  • Why do the Tropical Fish have gills?

  • Facts about Fish Species - Why do the Tropical Fish have fins?

 

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