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because i want to have sush friends with same hobby. i m from burma. i breed many fishes in tanks. i also like ww2 weapon

2007-06-06 00:05:36 · 2 answers · asked by lauandy.12345 1 in Pets Other - Pets

2 answers

OH MY, what the heck did you just say?
Didn't understand one word there.
You want to learn?
Do we want to learn?

2007-06-06 00:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 1 0

Bichirs and reedfish
Common name Taxonomy Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Gray bichir Polypterus senegalus 14" Species
Reedfish Erpetoichthys calabaricus 15.7" Species


Common name Taxonomy Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Arowanas
Arapaima Arapaima gigas
Asian arowana Scleropages formosus
Black arowana Osteoglossum ferreirai
Silver arowana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Australian Arowana Scleropages jardini
Featherback knifefish
African knifefish Xenomystus nigri
Clown knifefish Chitala ornata
Elephantfish
Blunt-jawed elephantnose Gnathonemus tamandu 9"+ Difficult Also called worm-jawed mormyrid, the elephantnose is nocturnal, but may learn to come out during the day. The elephantnose fish is a carnivore and will accept all types of meaty foods. Only one elephantnose or more than five should be kept per tank because aggression can build up if two to four are together. The probe in front of the fish is a sensitive electrical organ that it uses to find food. An elephantnose does best with a home which can be a cave or cave like structure.
Peters' elephantnose Gnathonemus petersii
Butterflyfish
Freshwater butterflyfish Pantodon buchholzi not related to saltwater butterflyfish

[edit] Catfish
Common name Taxonomy Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Armored catfish including Aspidoras, Brochis, Callichthys, and Corydoras
Aspidoras fuscoguttatus
Aspidoras lakoi
Aspidoras rochai
Sixray corydoras, false corydoras Aspidoras pauciradiatus
Britski's catfish Brochis britskii 3.5"
Emerald catfish Brochis splendens 4"
Hognosed brochis Brochis multiradiatus
Cascarudo Callichthys callichthys
Adolfo's catfish Corydoras adolfoi
Banded corydoras Scleromystax barbatus
Masked corydoras Corydoras metae
Barredtail corydoras Corydoras cochui
Blackstripe corydoras Corydoras bondi
Blacktop corydoras Corydoras acutus
Blue corydoras Corydoras nattereri
Bluespotted corydoras Corydoras melanistius
Bronze corydoras Corydoras aeneus The albino strain is common
Corydoras atropersonatus
Corydoras ehrhardti
Corydoras evelynae
Corydoras geoffroy
Corydoras latus
Corydoras loxozonus
Corydoras nanus
Corydoras narcissus
Corydoras ornatus
Corydoras osteocarus
Corydoras polystictus
Corydoras prionotos
Corydoras semiaquilus
Corydoras septentrionalis
Corydoras simulatus
Corydoras undulatus
Dwarf corydoras Corydoras hastatus
Elegant corydoras Corydoras elegans
False network catfish Corydoras sodalis
False spotted catfish Corydoras leucomelas
Green gold catfish Corydoras melanotaenia
Guapore corydoras Corydoras guapore
Masked corydoras, bandit corydoras Corydoras metae
Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras Corydoras haraldschultzi
Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras Corydoras reticulatus
Panda corydoras Corydoras panda
Pastaza corydoras Corydoras pastazensis
Peppered corydoras Corydoras paleatus
Pink corydoras Corydoras axelrodi
Pygmy corydoras Corydoras pygmaeus
Sailfin corydoras Corydoras macropterus
Salt and pepper catfish Corydoras habrosus
Schwartz's catfish Corydoras schwartzi
Spotted corydoras, longnose corydoras Corydoras ambiacus
Sterba's corydoras Corydoras Sterbai
Sychr's catfish Corydoras sychri
Tailspot corydoras Corydoras caudimaculatus
Threestripe corydoras, leopard catfish Corydoras trilineatus
Xingu corydoras Corydoras xinguensis
Armored suckermouth catfish (plecos)
Bristlenose pleco, bushynose placo Ancistrus spp. the bristlenose genus has at least 59 identified species and many others yet to be named
Gold nugget pleco Baryancistrus spp. many species exist but not yet officially identified; the three common aquarium species are known as L-018, L-081, and L-177
Whiptail catfish Rineloricaria spp. there are about 20 species of whiptail catfish
Twig catfish Farlowella spp. there are at least 20 species in the twig catfish genus
Panaque Panaque spp. Several species of panaque are popular aquarium fish
Pineapple pleco, orange cheek pleco Pseudorinelepis spp. there are 4 species in this genus
Common pleco, suckermouth catfish, Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis one of the several fish sold under this name; there is also an albino variation
Common pleco, suckermouth catfish Hypostomus punctatus one of the several fish sold under this name
Common pleco, suckermouth catfish Hypostomus plecostomus one of the several fish sold under this name
Leopard sailfin pleco, clown sailfin pleco Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps other related fish also share this common name
Zebra pleco, L-046 Hypancistrus zebra
Sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus
Golden dwarf sucker, golden oto Otocinclus affinis
Zebra dwarf sucker, zebra oto Otocinclus cocama
Airbreathing catfish
Walking catfish Clarias batrachus albino form is common in the aquarium trade
Banjo catfish
Banjo catfish Bunocephalus coracoideus
Talking catfish
Striped Raphael Platydoras costatus
Spotted Raphael Agamyxis pectinifrons
Squeakers and upside-down catfish
Cuckoo squeaker Synodontis multipunctatus
Decorated squeaker Synodontis decorus
Even-Spotted squeaker Synodontis petricola
Featherfin squeaker Synodontis eupterus
Lake Malawi syno Synodontis njassae
Polka dot syno Synodontis angelicus
Common syno, false upside down catfish Synodontis nigrita
Upside-down catfish Synodontis nigriventris 4" (9.6 cm) Community Prefers bottom feeding of Tubifex but main diet is algae.
Shark catfish
Iridescent shark Pangasius hypophthalmus Community albino form is common in the aquarium trade
Chao Phraya giant shark, Giant pangasius Pangasius sanitwongsei dwarf "balloon" form is available in the aquarium trade
Sea catfish
Colombian shark catfish Hexanematichthys seemanni
Australian shark catfish Arius berneyi
Berney's shark catfish Arius graeffei
Sheatfish
Glass catfish Kryptopterus bicirrhis
Two spot glass catfish Ompok bimaculatus 18" (45 cm) Looks very similar to Kryptopterus bicirrhis execpt the difference lies in the triangular dorsal fin of the Ompok in contrast to what looks like a small spine than a fin of the K. bicirrhis.
Bagrid catfishes
Crystal eyed catfish Hemibagrus wyckii 28" (71 cm) This fish is highly aggressive and must be kept alone.
Asian redtail catfish Hemibagrus wyckioides 50" (130 cm) This fish is highly aggressive and must be kept alone.
Horabagrus brachysoma 18" (45 cm)
Long-whiskered catfish
Redtail catfish Phractocephalus hemioliopterus 4' (1.3 m)
Tiger shovelnose catfish Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum 3.4' (104 cm) This fish is easy to confuse with P. tigrinum.
Tiger shovelnose catfish Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum 4.3' (130 cm) This fish is easy to confuse with P. fasciatum.
Spotted pimelodus, pictus, Pictus catfish Pimelodus pictus

[edit] Characins and other characiformes
Common name Taxonomy Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Tetras
Black phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon megalopterus 1.75" (4.5cm) Community Easy the black phantom tetra enjoy being in groups of 6 or more and a slightly shaded tank. Males may claim small territories and occasionally minor battles may occur. The Phantom tetra goes well with other tetras of similar size. They also prefer floating plants.
Black neon tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi 1.6" (4cm) Community Intermediate this fish is similar to the neon tetra other than coloration.
Black tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi 2" (5cm) Community Easy a highly spirted fish that may occasionally chase its own species as well as harass slow moving fish with long fins. This fish is very hardy and can stand a variety of water qualities. Disease is not a big problem with the black tetra. The black tetra is also known as the black skirt tetra. The female black tetra is more robust and larger than the male.
Bleeding heart tetra Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma 2.5" (6.5 cm) Community Intermediate the bleeding heart tetra is distinguished by the small red spot on both sides of the fish. This fish is very prone to diseases, and can grow larger than most tetra species. It is not recommended for beginners.
Bloodfin tetra Aphyocharax anisitsi 2" (5cm) Community
Bucktooth tetra Exodon paradoxus 2" (5cm) will eat smaller fish and harass larger fish
Buenos Aires tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi 3" (7.5cm) Easy
Cardinal tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi 2" (5cm) Community
Cave tetra, blind tetra Astyanax mexicanus 4.7" (12cm) Easy cave tetra is the blind cave form of the Mexican tetra. The blind cave tetra is easy to care for and is hardy. The fish is born with eyes, but they quickly deteriorate leaving behind two scars where the eyes once were. The blind tetra needs to be in a shoal in order to show peaceful behavior, and to prevent fin nipping. Despite their lack of eyes, the blind cave tetra can easily avoid other fish and obstacles in the tank. This tetra prefers low to moderate lighting.
Congo tetra, Lufundi (native name) Phenacogrammus interruptus 3" (7.5cm) Community Intermediate Sufficiently peaceful for home aquariums, though it may bite fishes smaller than its size. It is more comfortable in indirect light. Over-head lighting is preferred and under no circumstances should light be directed at the front or rear glass.
Emperor tetra Nematobrycon palmeri 2" (5cm) Easy
Garnet tetra, pretty tetra Hemigrammus pulcher 2.5" (6.5cm) Community
Glowlight tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus 1.5" (3.75cm) Community Intermediate
Green neon tetra Paracheirodon simulans 1" (2.5cm) Community Intermediate
Lemon tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis 2" (5cm)
Neon tetra Paracheirodon innesi 1.6" (3.75cm) Community Intermediate the neon tetra is sensitive towards water quality and is susceptible to many freshwater diseases. However, the fish is very peaceful and will not attack another member of the tank. Females are larger than the males and appear as little whales. Due to their small size, the neon tetra should not be kept with large fish. Neon tetras are also very delicate and any harassment they may receive can result in death. This can be prevented by putting them with other small community fish or fish known to ignore their tankmates. The neon tetra feels the most comfortable when in groups.
Penguin tetra, blackline penguinfish Thayeria boehlkei 2.5" (6.5cm)
Rummy-nose tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus 2" (5cm) Community Intermediate
Serpae tetra Hyphessobrycon serpae 1.75" (4.5cm) Community Easy this fish may nip the fins of slow moving fish or fish smaller than it. It is best put with other large tetras or with fish of similar size or larger.
Hatchetfish
Common hatchetfish Gasteropelecus sternicla
Silver hatchetfish Gasteropelecus levis
Marbled hatchetfish Carnegiella strigata 2" (5cm) Community Intermediate Peaceful and dwells at the top of the tank in schools. Rarely breeds in captivity. This powerful leaper can easily jump out of an aquarium, so keep only in a fully-covered tank.
Black-winged hatchetfish Carnegiella marthae 1.5" (4cm) Community Intermediate Peaceful and dwells at the top of the tank in schools. The most hardy of all the hatchetfish, but not the most plentiful. Does not breed in captivity. This powerful leaper can easily jump out of an aquarium, so keep only in a fully-covered tank.
Pencil fishes
Headstanders
Serrasalminae (pacus, piranhas, and silver dollars)
Silver dollar Metynnis argenteus 6" (15cm) The name "silver dollar" may also refer to Metynnis hypsauchen, Metynnis maculatus, or other related fishes.
Red bellied pacu Colossoma bidens 48" Difficult the red bellied pacu is a close relative of the piranhas, but without the sharp teeth and the aggression. However, care should be taken if interacting physically with t

2007-06-06 00:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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