All About Fish http://www.fishlookup.com Fish Pet Aquarium Information History Pictures Video Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:07:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 barreleye fish Macropinna microstoma transparent head fish http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/barreleye-fish-macropinna-microstoma-transparent-head-fish/ http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/barreleye-fish-macropinna-microstoma-transparent-head-fish/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:07:50 +0000 admin http://www.fishlookup.com/?p=584 Continue reading →]]> Since 1939, scientists have thought the “barreleye” fish Macropinna microstoma had “tunnel vision” due to eyes that were fixed in place. Now though, Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers show that the fish actually has a transparent head and the eyes rotate around inside of it. From the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute:

]]> http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/barreleye-fish-macropinna-microstoma-transparent-head-fish/feed/ 0 Psychedelic fish Indonesia http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/psychedelic-fish-indonesia/ http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/psychedelic-fish-indonesia/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:59:30 +0000 admin http://www.fishlookup.com/?p=581 Continue reading →]]> JAKARTA, Indonesia – A funky, psychedelic fish that bounces on the ocean floor like a rubber ball has been classified as a new species, a scientific journal reported. The frogfish — which has a swirl of tan and peach zebra stripes that extend from its aqua eyes to its tail — was initially discovered by scuba diving instructors working for a tour operator a year ago in shallow waters off Ambon island in eastern Indonesia.

]]> http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/psychedelic-fish-indonesia/feed/ 0 Yellow-tail Blue Damsel http://www.fishlookup.com/salt-water-fish-pet/yellow-tail-blue-damsel/ http://www.fishlookup.com/salt-water-fish-pet/yellow-tail-blue-damsel/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:59:57 +0000 admin http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/yellow-tail-blue-damsel/ Continue reading →]]>

Fish Disease Tips: Remove any carbon in your fish tank filters before using medications because the carbon will remove medication that you add to your water.

Yellow-tail Blue Damsel

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Pomacentridae
Native To: Indo-Pacific
Diet: Omnivore
Adult Size: Up to 3″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Care Level: Easy
Scientific Name: Chrysiptera parasema
Environment: Marine

Vivid blue body and vibrant yellow tail
One of the least aggressive damsels
Best in groups of odd numbers

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New Fish Tank Tips: Research aquarium equipment before you buy it. Use google (top right of this page) or any search engine, and type in the particular model you are interested in and read what others have to say about it.

Red Coris Wrasse – Juvenile

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Aggressive
Reef Safe: No
Family: Labridae
Native To: Hawaii, Fiji
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 14″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 75+ Gallons
Scientific Name: Coris gaimard
Environment: Marine

Drastically different between Juvenile and Adult Stages
Needs a sandy substrate to burrow into
Carnivore that loves to eat crustaceans

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New Fish Tank Tips: Learn about the fish tank nitrogen cycle. This is a crucial process that you must understand if you want to have long term success with tropical fish.

Red Coris Wrasse – Adult

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Aggressive
Reef Safe: No
Family: Labridae
Native To: Hawaii, Fiji
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 14″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 75+ Gallons
Scientific Name: Coris gaimard
Environment: Marine

Drastically different between Juvenile and Adult Stages
Needs a sandy substrate to burrow into
Carnivore that loves to eat crustaceans

No videos to populate this TubePress gallery. ]]> http://www.fishlookup.com/salt-water-fish-pet/red-coris-wrasse-adult/feed/ 0 Randall’s Goby http://www.fishlookup.com/salt-water-fish-pet/randalls-goby/ http://www.fishlookup.com/salt-water-fish-pet/randalls-goby/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:59:57 +0000 admin http://www.fishlookup.com/uncategorized/randalls-goby/ Continue reading →]]>

New Fish Tank Tips: Get the biggest tank you can afford. A larger aquarium generally means that your aquarium water parameters will be more stable. A bigger tank gives you some room for error, like when a fish dies and you don’t notice it right away. Or, for instance, when your heater breaks and the stores are closed. The water temperature should be more stable in a bigger tank.

Randall’s Goby

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Gobiidae
Native To: Indo-Pacific
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 3.5″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Care Level: Easy
Tank Size: 10+ gallons
Scientific Name: Amblyeleotris randalli
Environment: Marine

Not very aggressive, except towards other Randall’s Gobies, but may be territorial around its own burrow
More than one can be kept only in larger tanks with plenty of room across the substrate
May jump out of the tank if startled

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New Fish Tank Tips: Research, research and research some more. It’s a really good idea to get as much information as possible on a fish before buying it.

Yellow Tang

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Acanthuridae
Native To: Hawaii, Indo-Pacific
Diet: Herbivore
Adult Size: Up to 8″
Temperature: 72 – 78°F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Care Level: Easy
Tank Size: 55+ gallons
Scientific Name: Zebrasoma flavescens
Environment: Marine

One of the most popular Tangs or Surgeonfish
Tend to be most aggressive towards fish of similar form and color
Needs plenty of live rock and decor to provide several hiding spots and a wide area for swimming
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New Fish Tank Tips: Realize that if you do things correctly, this can be a long-term commitment. Some fish species can live for a very long time if cared for properly.

Yellow Eye Kole Tang

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Community
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Acanthuridae
Native To: Hawaii
Diet: Herbivore
Adult Size: Up to 7″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 50+ Gallons
Scientific Name: Ctenochaetus strigosus
Environment: Marine

Distinct yellow ring around its eye
Does best as the only Tang
Active herbivore

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Breeding Fish Tips: When breeding tropical freshwater fish, always make note of temperature, ph, water quality, food intake and unusual behavior. That way you can breed fish again easily by recreating these conditons or by observing unusual behavior between pairs. You set yourself up for the possibilities of new arrivals.

Valentini Puffer

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe: No
Family: Tetraodontidae
Native To: Indo-Pacific
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 4″
Water Current: Low to Moderate
Temperature: 72-78°F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 30+ Gallons
Scientific Name: Canthigaster valentini
Environment: Marine

Undemanding and hardy
Eats inverts and nips other fish
Inflates its body when threatened

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Breeding Fish Tips: Make sure that you have the necessary equipment before you start breeding fish. If you don’t have the space to keep the fry and don’t have anyone you can give them to, please don’t keep males and females in the same tank. This is especially applicable to those keeping livebearer fish like Mollies, Platies, the Guppy and the Swordtail.

Undulated Trigger

Quick StatisticsTemperament: Aggressive
Reef Safe: No
Family: Balistidae
Native To: Sri Lanka, Indo-Pacific, Fiji
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 12″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Care Level: Easy
Tank Size: 50+ Gallons
Scientific Name: Balistapus undulatus
Environment: Marine

Vividly colored with green, blue and orange
Will rearrange décor, rocks and gravel
Dog-like personality

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