xenacanth9's Fish of the Day

[xenacanth9]

DAY 225
https://simstropicalfish.co.uk/fish-shop/ols/products/aequidens-rivulatus-green-terror-cichlid-5cm

Thicklip Gray Mullet
Chelon labrosus

Size: 1.5’
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 700G/1 small group
Country of origin: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Robust and predatory, however usually peaceful
Temperature: 50-70° F
sg: 1.010-1.025 [Possibly lower]

Description

Chelon labrosus is a robust schooler native to Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. This species requires a very large tank due to its robust schooling nature. Lots of swimming space is needed. This is a popular fish both in terms of fishing/sport and food in several parts of its native range. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in the UK. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of the UK, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.

 

[xenacanth9]

Next two were chosen based on a suggestion by Friller2009 .

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 226
https://www.aquariumfishonline.com.au/product/barcoo-grunter-jade-perch-5cm/

Barcoo Grunter
Scortum barcoo

Size: 1’
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 125G/Individual
Country of origin: Australia
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Robust and nippy, though may tolerate large, fast fish
Temperature: 70-80° F

Description

Scortum barcoo is an Australian grunter species found in freshwater. Often confused with relatives in the genus Bidyanus. This is an interesting, predatory fish that is seldom kept outside of Oceania. Also makes an excellent choice for stocking ponds. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in Australia. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of Oceania, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.

 

[xenacanth9]

Next is another grunter!

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 227
https://livefish.com.au/barred-grunter-8cm

Barred Grunter
Amniataba percoides

Size: 7”
pH: 7.0-8.0
Tank size: 55G/Individual
Country of origin: Australia
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Robust and nippy, though may tolerate large, fast fish. Best kept alone
Temperature: 70-75° F

Description

Amniataba percoides is another, rather small Australian grunter species found in freshwater. This species is an excellent “mini-monster” choice, as while they do not reach excessive sizes, they are still decently large fish with plenty of attitude. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in Australia. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of Oceania, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.

 

[Deadeye]

Reminds me of a mini datnoid

 

[L3CTR0N]

DAY 215
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/striped-barb-desmopuntius-johorensis/

Striped Barb
Desmopuntius johorensis

Size: 3.75”
pH: 6.0-7.0
Tank size: 20G/1 small group
Country of origin: India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, possibly India
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Desmopuntius johorensis is a small, peaceful barb found in countries throughout the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. These fish are very peaceful, and get along with the majority of tankmates, both larger and smaller. Makes a great dither fish, as well.

There are a number of imposter species too, namely Desmopuntius gemellus, Desmopuntius trifasciatus and Striuntius lineatus.

 

[xenacanth9]

Reminds me of a mini datnoid

Interesting correlation-- I kinda see it

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 228
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/milk-spotted-puffer-chelonodon-patoca/

Milkspotted Pufferfish
Chelonodon patoca

Size: 1’
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 100G/Individual
Country of origin: Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Australia, Palau, Papua New Guinea
Diet: Live and frozen foods. It is imperative that you provide some sort of hard food
Temperament: Relatively peaceful compared to other pufferfish, though still may be aggressive at times
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.005-1.025

Description

Chelonodon patoca is an interesting brackish/marine pufferfish that is somewhat commonly found in freshwater as well. These fish do well when kept in full marine, though it is not needed. In fact, they really only need mild brackish conditions to thrive. This species is actually quite peaceful compared to most pufferfish, though they still certainly have some attitude. In especially large tanks, multiple of this species can be kept together.

 

[xenacanth9]

Some of you may be wondering where I have been. I have been gone this past week for personal reasons. The next few profiles I post will be the last for a while, until I get inspiration again. This is NOT the end of the thread-- I'm just taking a break.