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Chitala chitala (Clown Knifefish)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:33:59 +0000

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Gobioides broussonetti (Dragon Fish)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:33:30 +0000

Gobioides broussonetti (Dragon Fish)
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Polypterus ornatipinnis (Ornate Bichir)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:33:27 +0000

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Semaprochilodus taeniurus (Silver Prochiliodus)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:32:07 +0000

Family: Prochilodontidae

Distribution: Semaprochilodus taeniurus, also known as Silver Prochilodus, is a freshwater species found in the central parts of the Amazon basin, Brazil. It can be found in floodplain lakes, forest streams and tributaries.

PH: 5.5 – 7.5

Temperature: 23°C – 29C (73 – 84F)

Hardness: 1 – 15 dH

Description: Semaprochilodus taeniurus can reach a maximum length of around 24 cm. This species is very closely related to Semaprochilodus insignis in shape and colour. It has a silver, large-scaled body and bold black and yellow horizontal bars on its caudal and anal fins. Its pelvic fins are red coloured and the dorsal is translucent, tall and has yellow elements and white spots; the head and gills have some red colouration.

Diet: Semaprochilodus insignis leans more towards vegetables than live food and requires a vegetarian diet. Provide it with vegetables – spinach, lettuce, algae wafers and cucumber – and flake food.

Breeding: There is not a great deal of information available on this species regarding tank breeding. Like Semaprochilodus insignis, this species hasn’t been known to spawn in tanks because of the migratory patterns they have in nature; Semaprochilodus taeniurus migrates twice a year and may travel hundreds of kilometres doing so.

Comments: Semaprochilodus taeniurus should be kept in a tank of at least 540 litres. Your tank should have a river sand substrate and a few driftwood branches and twisted roots. You should avoid a densely planted tank as this species will devour soft-leaved species. This species is very tough to breed and can be quite territorial, making it suitable for hobbyists with some experience.

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Recommended Compatible Species: Semaprochilodus taeniurus should be kept in groups of six or more in large tanks; it can be aggressive towards its own kind if not given enough space in a tank. You could house it with the same species that Semaprochilodus insignis is compatible with: large characins, Loricariids, peaceful cichlids, knifefish, freshwater stingrays and Doradids.

Originally posted 2010-01-26 11:20:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri (Saddled Bichir)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:31:44 +0000

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Polypterus delhezi (Banded Bichir)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:31:40 +0000

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Xenomystus nigri (Black African Knifefish)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:29:07 +0000

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Terapon jarbua (Target Fish)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:28:15 +0000

Terapon jarbua (Target Fish)
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Steatogenys duidae (Centipede Knifefish)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:27:01 +0000

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Chitala blanci (Royal Knifefish)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:22:28 +0000

Chitala blanci (Royal Knifefish)
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Semaprochilodus insignis (Insignis Prochiliodus)

ryan — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:20:15 +0000

Family: Prochilodontidae

Distribution: Semaprochilodus insignis, also known as Insignis Prochilodus, is native to Brazil Guyana, Peru, Columbia and Ecudaor; it feeds mostly in floodplains but migrates and spawns in the river channels.

PH: 5.5 – 7.5

Temperature: 22°C – 26C (72 – 81F)

Hardness: 1 – 15 dH

Description: Semaprochilodus insignis can reach a maximum length of around 27 cm. This species is very closely related to Semaprochilodus taeniurus in shape and colour; the difference is that Semaprochilodus insignis has a dark marking on its gill plate that fades in time. Mature females have rounder bellies than males.

Diet: Semaprochilodus insignis, an omnivore, leans more towards vegetables than live food. Provide it with vegetables – spinach, lettuce, algae wafers and cucumber – along with some dried foods and bloodworm on occasions.

Breeding: There is not a great deal of information available on this species regarding tank breeding. They haven’t been known to spawn in tanks because of the migratory patterns they have in nature; Semaprochilodus insignis migrates twice a year and may travel hundreds of kilometres doing so.

Comments: Semaprochilodus insignis should be kept in a tank of at least 540 litres. Your tank should have a river sand substrate and a few driftwood branches; avoid a densely planted tank as it will devour soft-leaved species. This species is semi-rare and very tough to breed, making it suitable for hobbyists with some experience.

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Recommended Compatible Species: Semaprochilodus insignis may flare up at members of its own species and should be kept in groups of six in large tanks. You could house it with large characins, Loricariids, peaceful cichlids, knifefish, freshwater stingrays and Doradids.

Originally posted 2010-01-26 11:14:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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