X25 African Cichlid Assorted - X8 Figure Eight Puffer - X1 Silver Arowana Sml

Name: X25 African Cichlid Assorted - X8 Figure Eight Puffer - X1 Silver Arowana Sml
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X25 African Cichlid Assorted - X8 Figure Eight Puffer - X1 Silver Arowana Sml-Freshwater Fish Package-www.YourFishStore.com

$ 208.54

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

x25 AFRICAN CICHLID ASSORTED - x8 FIGURE EIGHT PUFFER - x1 SILVER AROWANA SML

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x25 ASSORTED AFRICAN CICHLID 1" Each

*HAND PICK AFRICAN CICHLIDS SM/MD SIZE

They will be scooped out our holding tanks. We cannot guarantee we will be able to scoop ALL different types, but we will try to get a good variety.

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

Care Level: Easy

The African cichlids contain some of the most colorful of all freshwater fishes. The cichlids are an enormous family of fish and they offer the widest variety of body shapes and behaviors of all freshwater fishes.

This wonderful group is further complimented by their remarkable behavior, it is highly complex yet ritualistic. They are very active and many can be very personable, readily greeting their keepers and begging for food. These are the characteristics that make cichlids a favorite attraction for many hobbyists.

The African Cichlids seen in the hobby have a mix of fascinating characteristics and are a delight to keep. There are many colorful cichlids like the popular varieties of Peacock Cichlids. Others are highly prized for their unique habitat or behavioral characteristics. These can be seen in the goby cichlids, shelldwellers, featherfins, and popular Tropheus genus, to name a few.

Most of the favorite fish are moderate in size and very well suited to home aquariums. Some also reach an impressive size and are great specimens for a large show tank. Only a few are not really suitable for the home aquarium due to size.

*We keep our cichlids in a 500 gallon Tub and we generally scoop them out from an overhead view, so we are not able to get specific types.

Below is a list of the assortment of cichlid:

Jacobfreibergi Peacock Cichlid

Julidochromis ani Cichlid Burundi

Kapampa N. Caudopunctatus Cichlid

Kennyi Maylandia Lombardoi Cichlid

Kigoma Callochromis Pleurospilus Cichlid

Labidochromis Chisumulae Cichlid

Lamprologus Meleagris Cichlid

Lamprologus Ocellatus Cichlid

Lemon Yellow Labido Caeruleus Cichlid

Limnotilapia Dardennii Cichlid

Livingstonii Cichlid

Moliro Red Band Troph Moorii Cichlid

Ndole Bay Tropheus Moorii Cichlid

Neolamprologus Brichardi Cichlid

Neolamprologus Cylindricus Cichlid

Neolamprologus Olivaceous

Neolamprologus Tretocephalus Cichlid

Nkhata Orange Petro. Tridentiger Cichlid

Nyassae Peacock Cichlid

O.B. Labeotropheus Fuelleborni Cichlid

Orange Blotched Peacock Cichlid

Otopharynx Tetrastigma Cichlid

Polystigma Cichlid

Pseudotropheus Acei Cichlid

Pseudotropheus Elongatus Cichlid

Red Empress Cichlid

Red Fire Queen Peacock Cichlid

Red Frontosa Cichlid

Red Labeotropheus Trewavasae Cichlid

Red Peacock Cichlid

Red Petrochromis Cichlid Bulu Point

Red Zebra Cichlid

Redfin Copadichromis Borleyi Cichlid

Redtop Labidochromis Hongi Cichlid

Redtop Ndumbi Pseudo. Persipax Cichlid

Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlid

Socolofi Cichlid

Strawberry Peacock Cichlid

Sunshine Peacock Cichlid

Taeniolethrinops Furcicauda Cichlid Wild Female

Taiwan Reef Protomelas Steveni Cichlid

Telmatochromis Vittatus Cichlid

Tropheus Duboisi Cichlid

Venustus Cichlid

Yellow Band Tropheus Moorii Cichlid

Yellow Blaze Copadochomis Cichlid

Yellow P. Elongatus Cichlid Mara

Zebra Chilumba Cichlid Maison Reef

Zimbabwe Rocks Otoph. Lithobates Cichlid

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x8 FIGURE EIGHT PUFFER LIVE TETRAAODON BIOCELLATUS FRESHWATER FISH

This package is for x8 Figure Eight Puffers. Puffers are approx 1 1/2 - 3" Each.

The figure 8 puffer (Tetraodon biocellatus) is the perfect puffer for beginner brackish pufferkeepers. It is one of the most colorful of the puffer species, keeping its beautiful markings into adulthood. The figure 8 puffer is friendly, personable and entertaining. And it stays small enough to keep a single specimen in a 15-gallon aquarium.

The first rule to remember: larger is always better when it comes to aquariums for these puffers — remember, they like to swim! I recommend 10 gallons for every extra puffer you may want to add. Also, a longer tank will give them more swimming room than a tall tank. Individual specimens have proven to live longer and seem to have a better relationship with their keepers.

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Aggressive

Water Conditions: 75-82° F, KH 8-15, pH 7.0-8.0

Max. Size: 3"

Color Form: Green, Tan, White, Yellow

Diet: Carnivore

Origin: Asia

Family: Tetraodontidae

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x1 SILVER AROWANA SML OSTEOGLOSSUM BIRCIRRHOSUM FRESHWATER LIVE FISH

Approx 3"-4" Each

Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons

Care Level: Very Difficult

Water Conditions: 6.0-7.0 pH and Soft to Moderately Hard

Temperature: 75-82° F (24-27° C)

Maximum Size: 36 inches (91.5 centimeters)

The Arowana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum was first introduced into the aquarium hobby in 1912. This fish provides us with a glimpse into the past. It is one of only a few living examples of our ancient prehistoric world of the Jurassic age. Its scientific name is derived from the Greek terms "Osteoglossum" which means "bone-tongued" and "bicirrhosum" which means "two barbels". So basically this as a bony-tongued fish with two barbels. Because of its coloration it is also known as a Silver Arowana. It has a few different spellings, so it can be found as a Silver Aruana, Silver Arawana, and Silver Arrowanas. But all these common names are representative of the same species.

The Silver Arowana is one of the most interesting fish and it can get very large. It is a long fish with a fluid, almost snake-like swimming motion. A maximum sized specimen would reach up to 47 inches (120 cm) in length and need an aquarium of at least 4 feet wide and 4 feet long just to turn around. A specimen of that size is pretty rare in the aquarium, generally they are smaller with 24 to 30 inches (60 - 78 cm) being a good sized Arowana. It is basically a silver fish, but its scales are very large. As this fish matures the scales develop an opalescent effect that will reflect blue, red, and green highlights. This has led to the nickname "Dragonfish" when seen in the wild.

One of the most curious characteristics of this fish are its mouth. It opens in three pieces and looks similar to a loading barge, definitely indicative of its predatory nature and appetite. The two distinctive barbels at the tip of the lower jaw are great sensory devices. With them, it can sense and capture prey on the surface of the water, even in total darkness. Its eyesight is also remarkable. With a keen vision, this fish can see above the surface, spotting and leaping out of the water to strike insects and birds from over hanging tree branches. This has lead to still another nickname for this fish, the "Water Monkey".

Though they can be kept together when small, larger specimens are best kept singly or with other species of larger fish. They are a predator and will eat small fish. But on a positive note, they can become quite tame and take food from your fingers.

These fish are excellent jumpers and very strong, so make sure the top of the aquarium is securely covered. The Arowana will prefer an aquarium with a fine gravel bottom, planted loosely with hardy plants, and have open areas on the top to swim.

For best results they should be provided with a highly varied diet. Shrimp, prawns, mealworms, crickets, centipedes, krill and frogs are all suitable foods, though any sharp pieces should first be removed and live animals should be quarantined first to avoid the introduction of parasites.

Arowanas enjoy eating smaller fish but should not be fed these too often, as a build-up of fat in their bodies can lead to health problems. Many arowanas will take pellet food, but this is not sufficient on a daily basis.

Individual preferences vary, so be ready to experiment to see what your arowanas like.

Because arowanas are so active and tend to swim fast, you should avoid having any sharp objects in your aquarium on which they might injure themselves. Fast flowing water will keep them in better condition as it will discourage them from rubbing against the glass.

Arowanas in aquariums often suffer from protruding, drooping eyes due to looking downwards a lot, which they should not do in the wild.

A good way to avoid this is to keep a brightly coloured ping pong ball floating on the surface of the water. This will distract them sufficiently to keep their eyes in good condition and they'll enjoy playing with it, giving you something extra to enjoy watching.

Arowanas are extremely difficult to breed in captivity, especially in an aquarium. They spend months courting to develop pair bonds and spawn just once a year. If they do breed successfully, the male will protect the eggs, and later the fry, in his mouth. However, the female may eat them, so it is best to separate her at this stage.