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Echinodorus Rubin J GrowthRate

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:44:07 GMT

Echinodorus 'Rubin' is a decorative hybrid between Echinodorus horemanii rot and Echinodorus xbarthii. The transparent, ruby-red leaves with light leaf ribs provide a particularly intensive sheen. An undemanding plant whose growth is stimulated by CO2 addition and a nutritious bottom. A good solitary plant for large aquariums.

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Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:59 GMT

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Info Jge NaturalHabitat

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:31:37 GMT

These healthy cerianthid anemones at the Shedd Aquarium are being fed brine shrimp nauplii. J. Sprung Similar Species Although cerianthids are only distantly related to true sea anemones, they could be confused with some anemones that have long tapering tentacles, such as Bet rtholomea annulata, the curleycue anemone. Natural Habitat In mud or sand in seagrass beds, lagoons, bays, sandy areas between reefs. Aquarium Care Do not keep cerianthids with fish. They snare fish, especially at night....

Info Mce NaturalHabitat

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:06:13 GMT

is the presence of long robust spicules of characteristic shape around the base of the colony. There are hundreds of species of Sinulcivia described, exhibiting a wide variety of growth forms. Although many may superficially resemble Lobopbytum they can be differentiated based on the presence of monomorphic polyps Lobopbytum has dimorphic polyps. Natural Habitat Wide ranging in the Indo-Pacific, but most abundant in shallow lagoons in turbid water. Thick encrusting species typically occur on...

Info Ckf NaturalHabitat

Mon, 14 May 2012 02:27:32 GMT

This species of Lobophytum sp. has finger-like lobes that make it appear similar to some Sinularia species. J. C. Delbeek Upon closer inspection one can see that there are two types of polyps autozooids and siphonozooids. Therefore this Finger Leather is a Lobophytum species. J. C. Delbeek Aquarium Care Same as Sarcophyton spp. Tolerates dim illumination or intense illumination, shows most beautifully under moderate to bright light. Appreciates gentle to strong currents. Reproduction Asexual...

I Bjn FreswaterFishes

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:30:30 GMT

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Info Pfd MarineAquarium

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:27:58 GMT

Occella verrucosa 280 4 vsC Sa 24 C sg 1.023 30 cm 300L 14 r X f amp g 24 C sg 1.023 56 cm bu. amp E5 24 C sg 1.023 40 cm 400L Pseu oblennius cottoides 276 5 W lt V te ZI 23nC sg 1.024 7 cm 80L

Info Csa Aquarium Plants 4

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:53:11 GMT

Small-grade pea gravel can be used as a main substrate. Small grades can be used with a heating cable. Looks good as a top layer, but due to the small grade, mulm will collect more readily. Not normally a major problem. Some nutrient-rich substrates are designed to be used in large quantities as a main substrate. If the grade size is greater than 0.16 in 4 mm , mix it with a smaller lime-free substrate. Suitable if covered by a 1 in 2.5 cm layer of gravel. High, may be lacking hardwater...

Info Gph MarineAquarium

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:04:37 GMT

Amphiprion frenatus 346 7, 9 m- O V to G 26 C sg 1.022 10 cm 100L Amphiprion rubrocinctus 346 6-8, 12 y to G 25eC 6-8 xr -V C y to G 26C sg 1.022 11 cm 100L 6-7 O V to 26 C sg 1.022 12.5 cm 150L

Microsorum pteropus Philippine GrowthRate

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:07:55 GMT

Variety of Microsorum pteropus with strikingly beautiful long, slender 'hammered out' leaves. Microsorum pteropus 'Philippine' grows readily on roots and stones, but can also be planted directly on the bottom - but not too deep. The plant is hardy and also suitable for larger aquariums. It is tolerant of salt, and originated from the island of Panay in the Philippines, where it grows right out in the tidal river mouth and thrives both below and above water. See also Microsorum pteropus.

Cnidaria Anthozoa Coraiiimorpharia Discosomatidae Hairy Mushroom AnemoneRhodactis indosinensis WaterQuality

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:09:35 GMT

To 11 cm 4.3 in. across Indo-Pacific Lighting Does contain symbiotic algae and seems to thrive in bright light intensities, although moderate lighting will suffice. Compatibility These mushroom anemones can bud rapidly and have the potential to overgrow large portions of the aquascape. There are many similar species In this easy to keep genus. Disc is brown and covered with prominent branched tentacles.

Use of English Names Aquarium Plants 3

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:13:42 GMT

The English trivial name of Amazon sword plant is being applied incorrectly to Echinodorus species because it creates the impression that they all originate from the Amazon area or its immediate surroundings, which is extremely misleading. The author has therefore chosen the English name sword plant for the genus Echinodorus since this name has been well established over time.

Importance To People Fishes

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:51:12 GMT

Fishes, like many other forms of life, are of immense value to humans. They have long been a staple item in the diet of many peoples, leading to the downfall of many species. Today they form an important element in the economy of many nations while giving incalculable recreational and psychological value to the naturalist, sports enthusiast, and home aquarist. Some fishes are dangerous e.g., poisonous, stinging, shocking, or biting and are of immense concern in some parts of the world. Fishes...

Type 4 Flowing Permanent Aquarium Plants 3

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:02:39 GMT

This type constitutes the most important liv-ihg environment for Aponogeton species in cultivation. Contradicting this, however, is the fact that such biotopes were practically nonexistent in earlier instructions on cultivation. Previous recommendations from other authors to always remove the tuber from the substrate during the rest periods is, according to my observations, contrary to the ecological conditions in the plant's natural locations. This is especially true for those species which...

Gallery Of Echinodorus Bli Aquarium Plants 4

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:06:57 GMT

Below Echinodorus 'Rubin' is a cultivated variety of echinodorus. Many aquarium plants are manmade varieties, created by crossing separate species, which results in attractive, new hybrid plants. The leaves of Echinodorus 'Rubin' vary in color. A mixture of red and green areas, combined with visible veins, creates a distinctive plant. The red edging of this leaf is unusual and creates a good contrasting effect when viewed against other leaves and plants. Right The narrow-leaved form of E....

Info Nmi MarineAquarium

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:11:02 GMT

7,91 - 26 C sg 1.022 10 cm 100L 61 xj- v 26 C. sg 1.022 10 cm 100L 7,91 - 26 C sg 1.022 10 cm 100L 6-10 1m- H L2 26 C sg 1.022 5 cm 50L 61 xj- v 26 C. sg 1.022 10 cm 100L

Family HEXAGRAMMIDAE 316greenlings Marine North Pacific Fishes

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:46:35 GMT

Head with cirri but without ridges or spines lateral lines one or five scales cycloid or ctenoid one dorsal fin but with a notch with 16-28 spines and 11-30 soft rays pelvic fin with one spine and five soft rays well-developed anterior nostril on each side, posterior nostril if present reduced to a small pore anal fin with 0-3 spines followed by soft rays six or seven branchioste-gal rays swim bladder absent vertebrae 36-63. Maximum length up to 1.5 m, attained in Ophiodon elongatus most other...

Plant Profiles Abx Aquarium Plants 4

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:43:12 GMT

Saururus Shinnersia Spathiphyllum Trapa Right After flowering, Trapa natans produces spiny fruits nuts . In a natural setting, these detach and sink to the substrate, where they develop into new plants.

Family TRICHIURIDAE 474cutlassfishes Marine Atlantic Indian and Pacific Fishes

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:24:17 GMT

Body very elongate and strongly compressed protruding lower jaw teeth very long maxilla concealed by preorbitals fanglike teeth usually present single nostril on each side gill cover splintered dorsal fin extremely long based, with spines and soft rays spinous portion usually shorter than soft rayed portion, notch between two portions in some species anal fin with two spines and 56-121 soft rays caudal fin small or absent pectoral fin low on body pelvic fin reduced with a scalelike spine and...

Family AKYSIDAE 136stream catfishes Freshwater southeastern Asia Fishes

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:50:03 GMT

Dorsal fin with a strong spine and a short base, usually four or five soft rays. Four genera given below with at least 42 species. The two subfamilies were ranked as families in Nelson 1994 . The family is sister to the clade of Sisoridae, Erethistidae, and Aspredinidae de Pinna, 1996b, 1998 . Subfamily Akysinae. Body with unculiferous tubercles arranged in longitudinal rows, a median middorsal row and usually four lateral rows dorsal fin with usually five soft rays adipose fin present and...

Type 3 Flowing Temporary Aquarium Plants 3

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:10:54 GMT

Previously, it has been known, or assumed, that very few Aponogeton species grow in rivers which occasionally dry out during rain-deficient periods. Since there are hardly any recorded observations of this plant group, a definite classification this in category of body of water is difficult simply because flowing waters which dry out are very rare. Aponogeton boivinianus and A. ulvaceus probably exist in such waters. With regard to the seasonal changes, the living conditions in these waters...

Info Pnn GreenLeaves

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:49:33 GMT

Nympbaea species 'Green' WP181 4W0181 pH 6.2-7.2 22-28 soft-medium hard __ 2-3 lt 5 Tropical Asia Propagated from Nymphaea species 'Red 3 WP182 - WP291 WO 182 pH 6.2-7.2 f 22-28 soft-medium hard -ijj- _ 2-3 fTropical Asia Nymphaea stellata 4frWPl87 WO 187 WI'188 pH 6.2-7.2 g 22-28 soft-medium hard _ 2-3 Nymph aea lotus 'Green' Nymphaea zenkeri 'Green' WP185 fWP488 3 gt W0185 WP227 pH 6.2-7.2 I 22-28 soft-medium hard 3 lt 5 Tropical Africa Propagated from seeds and runners Nymphaea lotus 'Red'...

Family CHIASMODONTIDAE 432swallowers Marine oceanic Fishes

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:21:27 GMT

Premaxilla and maxilla long and slender, firmly united posteriorly anterior tip of premaxilla expanded dorsally and diverging laterally highly distensible mouth and stomach. Placed in the Percoidei in Gosline 1971 . Four genera, Chiasmodon, Dysalotus, Kali synonym Gargaropteron , and Pseudoscopelus, with about 15 species e.g., Johnson and Cohen, 1974 McEachran and Sutton, 2003 . The last genus bears photophores.

Info Lwm NaturalHabitat

Sun, 06 May 2012 14:46:30 GMT

A colony of Yellow polyps being over grown with hair algae. Attention to nutrient levels, the use oi herbivores and good water motion will help prevent this from occurring. J. Sprung Zoanthus spp. are easy to maintain with strong illumination. J. C. Delbeek source, loss of fluorescent colouring and browning darkening of the polyps as the zooxanthellae increase their pigment levels, followed by gradual lightening clue to loss of zooxanthellae.

Gallery Of Echinodorus Xod Aquarium Plants 4

Sun, 06 May 2012 07:43:06 GMT

Family LAMPRIDAE Lamprididae 202opahs Marine pelagic Atlantic Indian and Pacific Fishes

Sun, 06 May 2012 02:41:34 GMT

Body oval-shaped and compressed lateral line arched high in front dorsal and anal fins long dorsal with 48-56 rays and anal with 33-42 rays pelvic fin rays 12-17 minute cycloid scales vertebrae 43-46. Its food consists primarily of squids, octopuses, and crustaceans. Maximum length up to 1.8 m. The orthography of the family has been changed from Lamprididae to Lampridae, and some comment is required. There is a desire to have stability in the orthography of family names, while following...

I Rmb FreswaterFishes

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:05:29 GMT

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Family SCOMBROLABRACIDAE 471longfin escolars Marine deepwater Atlantic Indian and Pacific Fishes

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:15:15 GMT

Premaxillae protractile preopercle and opercle serrated swim bladder with thin, elastic walls and, in adult, with bubblelike evaginations fitting into vertebral bullae 30 vertebrae, fifth through twelfth of adults with expanded para-pophyses, called the bullae, that bulge dorsolaterally and with ventral opening. Maximum length about 30 cm. As noted in Nelson 1994 , C. E. Bond and Uyeno 1981 , because of the mixed percoid and scombroid characteristics of the one species in general appearance it...

Family HOLOCENTRIDAE 282squirrelfishes Tropical marine Atlantic Indian and Pacific Fishes

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:34:01 GMT

Pelvic fin with one spine and 5-8 usually seven soft rays long dorsal fin with spiny portion 10-13 spines and soft-rayed portion 11-17 rays divided by a notch anal fin with four spines and 7-16 soft rays caudal fin forked, with 18 or 19 principal rays scales large and ctenoid extremely rough eyes large opercle with spiny edge vertebrae 26 or 27 color usually reddish. Squirrelfishes are mostly nocturnal, usually hiding in crevices or beneath ledges of reefs in the daytime along with...

Catfish AquariumGuide

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:05:40 GMT

Catfish belong to different families, but are all members of the order Siluriformes. They possess barbels, live a solitary life on the bottom, and are mainly twilight species. Not very fussy about water quality, they play a major part in maintaining the balance of the aquarium as they scavenge algae or particles which have sunk to the bottom. Two families are of particular importance the Callichthyidae and the Loricariidae. The Callichthyidae include the genus Corydoras these fish do not have...

Info Bxz NaturalHabitat

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:54:55 GMT

The well known clown or anemonefishes of the genus Amphiprion and Premnas are the most readily recognized creatures associated with anemones. Their lives are so intimately tied to their hosts that they are nearly never found without an anemone in the natural environment, though they live perfectly well without one in captivity. Captive anemonefishes often choose a substitute host, such as the anemone-like soft coral Sarcophyton, the crown of feather duster sabellid worms, the tentacles of...

M Vfx FreswaterFishes

Wed, 02 May 2012 07:26:35 GMT

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PLANT NUTRITION capsules GrowthRate

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:07:27 GMT

PLANT NUTRITION capsules supply your waterplants with all the nutrients they need for healthy and sustained growth over a long period of time. Nutrition release rates do not exceed plant absorption rates, so ensuring nutrition remains within a closed cycle between capsules and plant roots. 1-3 capsules depending on plant size and expected nutrition requirements, placed by plant roots, minimum 4 cm below the gravel surface. Carefully cover any holes made with sand and gravel. The capsules are...

Trachurus indcus 306 MarineAquarium

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:17:59 GMT

Circumtrop. El 26 C sg 1.022 110 cm 1-2, 13-14- j-sC V SE 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300L 6-9 x C IS E3 26 C sg 1.022 60 cm 600L Circumtrop. El 26 C sg 1.022 110 cm Alectis indicus 306 5,7-v-si aH 26 C sg 1.022 50 cm 500L 6-9 x C IS E3 26 C sg 1.022 60 cm 600L 1-2, 13-14- j-sC V SE 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300L Oligoplites saurus 306 Oligoplltes altus 306 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300L 3-nj-nC E 26 C sg 1.022 31 cm 300L

Info Rnc NaturalHabitat

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:48:31 GMT

Synonym Hicksonia Delage amp Herouard, 1901 Etymology Name derived from the Latin word for club, c I uvula The suffix -aria means like. The name refers to the club-like appearance of the calyces when the polyps are retracted. This Clavularia sp. from Indonesia has very large polyps which are usually light brown. J. C. Delbeek This is Anthelia. Compare its appearance with Clavularia. J. C. Delbeek

Fluorescent Lamps Aquarium Plants 3

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:37:12 GMT

The advantages of fluorescent lamps are especially high light exploitation higher degree of efficiency than high-pressure lamps , long durability, good color reproduction, good value for money and low energy consumption high efficiency . The choice of light colors in fluorescent lamps is greater than that in high-pressure lamps. Typical for fluorescent lamps is the fact that they provide balanced lighting of the entire aquarium in contrast to discharge lamps. A conclusion as to under which...

Family PHOLIDICHTHYIDAE 444convict blenny Marine southwesternmost Philippines to Solomon Islands Fishes

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:08:30 GMT

Body eel shaped one nostril on each side scales absent pelvics below or slightly in front of pectoral base, with one thin spine and two or three soft rays, rarely absent caudal fin rounded and joined with dorsal and anal fins dorsal fin with 66 98 soft rays anal fin with 49 81 soft rays pectoral fin with 15 rays lower pharyngeals fused into a single bone septal bone present in interorbital area larvae with four adhesive attachment glands between the eyes vertebrae 71-101. Placed in the...

Info Pcr MarineAquarium

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:32:44 GMT

Chaetodon triangulum 338 9vC lS 25 C sg 1.022 14 cm 200L Chaetodon leucopleura 338 9vO H 26 C sg 1.022 19 cm 200L 9-10 lt j-0 E 26 C sg 1.023 15 cm 200L Chaetodon triangulum 338 9vC lS 25 C sg 1.022 14 cm 200L 6-10-sr C E 25 C sg 1.022 17 cm 200L

Info Ovl MarineAquarium

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:17:52 GMT

Tripterygion tripteronotus 390 Tripterygion tripteronotus 390 S 15 r t U 26 C sg 1.024 8 cm 80L 15 - r tot L. 26 C sg 1.024 8 cm 80L Tripterygion sp. 390 Tripterygion tripteronotus 390 3 r i V B 26 C sg 1.024 3.8 cm 50L 15 xr t ZT 26 C sg 1.024 8 cm 80L Enneapterygius etheostomus 390 Tripterygion sp. 390 5 vOfH 24 C sg 1.023 4 cm 50L 11 C amp LJ 22 C sg 1.024 8 cm 80L

Order Mesoagastropoda StonyCorals

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:33:46 GMT

Common Names Box Snails, Sundial Snails One of the most commonly encountered coral predators is the Checkered Box snail, Heliacus areola. These snails are often found nestled between the polyps of a zoanthid colony on which they feed at night. They outstretch their extendible proboscis and make a small hole near the base of the polyp from which they proceed to suck out the contents. The polyp eventually shrivels up and falls Heliacus snail feeding on zoanthids. S.W. Michael. off the rock...

Bunge 1835 Aquarium Plants 3

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:07:52 GMT

Family Brassicaceae. Synonyms None Etymology Cardamine from Greek kar-damon cress lyrata lyrate leaf shape . Distribution Eastern Siberia, northern China, Japan. Description Emersed stem creeping, up to 60 cm long, 1 mm thick, glabrous, often branchy, rooting on all nodes. Submersed shoots erect, up to 40 cm long. Alternate leaf arrangement, up to 2 cm petiolate stipules small. Emersed blade reniform to almost round with cordate base and round apex, rarely impar pinnate with a large terminal...

Sea Mount ReefAquariums

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:11:28 GMT

schools, consisting of many individuals of the same species. In the aquarium, a single Green Chromis, Chromis viridis, can be a rather lonely looking creature, but a group of seven to ten or more starts to become much more natural and fascinating to observe. Ideal candidate for isolation in a species tank Leaf Scorpi-onfish Taenianotus tricanthus , bizarre but all-consuming. One of the most characteristic features ofthe biota of coral reefs is their remarkable specializations for survival....

Plant Profiles Dfw Aquarium Plants 4

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:48:34 GMT

Lysimachia Marsilea Micranthemum Microsorium The numerous small leaves help to create a dense mat effect. The popular Java fern is both versatile and easy to keep. In nature, it exists both submerged and on the banks of streams and rivers. Its roots are designed to attach to hard surfaces such as rocks and wood, and this is how it should be grown in the aquarium. Java fern adapts to most aquariums and requires little light. It is a slow-growing plant and older leaves may become tatty and...

Family ALBULIDAE 71bonefishes Marine tropical seas Fishes

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:23:45 GMT

Maximum length about 105 cm, attained in Albula vulpes. Subfamily Albulinae. Most tropical seas rarely brackish and freshwater . Dorsal fin base short, 16-21 rays last ray of dorsal fin prolonged into a filament in Albula nemoptera branchiostegal rays 10-16 gill rakers 15-17 lateral line scales 66-84 vertebrae 69-80 small median gular plate maxilla and basihyal toothless crushing dentition on parasphenoid. One genus, Albula, and at least three species e.g., Smith, 2003 see Nelson et al., 2004...

The dry shipping technique is as follows StonyCorals

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:48:04 GMT

Wrap the specimens up loosely in strips of plastic or with bubble wrap. Plastic strips roughly 1 to 2 cm broad can be cut from heavy duty fish shipping bags using a pocket knife. If the plastic is from too thin a material i.e. plastic garbage bags , it will be difficult to handle and will collapse into a useless mass when wet. Note The plastic strips or bubblewrap should be clean. Old plastic bags may have salt or bacteria on them, and should be avoided. Also avoid re-using the plastic strips....

Family INDOSTOMIDAE 292armored sticklebacks Freshwater parts of Southeast Asia Fishes

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:17:15 GMT

Body slender and covered with bony scutes upper jaw not protrusible oper-cle with five to seven spines dorsal and anal fins each with six rays, usually five isolated spines preceding the dorsal fin three pectoral radials 22-24 pectoral fin rays pelvic fin with four soft rays, no spine gill filaments lobate subopercle minute and interopercle present parietals absent six bran-chiostegal rays no ribs usually 21 vertebrae swim bladder physoclistic. Maximum known length about 3.3 cm SL. The...

Myriophyllum aquaticum Aquarium Plants 4

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:41:20 GMT

Synonym M. brasiliense, M. proserpinacoides Common name Brazilian milfoil, milfoil It is important to keep this common aquarium plant In water free of visible debris, which may clog the fine leaves. Providing you regularly add a multipurpose fertilizer to the tank, the plant should do well in most aquariums. It will produce side shoots, but overcutting will damage it. In strong light, the plant may produce thick leaves above the surface. Milfoil does well in softer water and will grow without...

Pearl Perches Glaucosomatidae Ponyfishes Leiognathidae Silversides Atherinidae TropicalFishes

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:15:51 GMT

AFRICAN POMPANO Alectis ciliaris SIZE to 130 cm 4' . ft. Jacks - Carangidae ID Silver, often have bluish or greenish tints deep body with steep head profile and deeply forked tail scales not obvious. Young form schools, large adults often solitary. Pelagic often near dropoffs to 100 m. Circum tropical. ID Fore lobes of rear dorsal and anal fins of young trail long filamentous rays that are lost with age. ID Diamond-shaped juveniles trail long thread-like filaments from dorsal and anal fins as...

Chapter Eight 221 ReefAquariums

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:29:52 GMT

Longnose Hawkflsh, Oxycirrhites typus, which associates with gorgonians, generally at depths greater than 100 feet Vanderbilt's Chromis, Chromis van-derbilti, schools above coral heads in at least 15 feet of water Many Cirrhilabrus wrasses, including Jordan's Fairy Wrasse, C.jordani, which is often found in the same habitat as the Longnose Hawkflsh Potters Angelfish, Centropyge potteri, endemic to Hawaii, is most abundant in waters greater than 15 feet, while its cousin, the Flame Angel, C....

Family NETTASTOMATIDAE 87duckbill eels Marine Atlantic Indian and Pacific Fishes

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:26:38 GMT

Head and snout elongate and narrow mouth enlarged tail greatly attenuated pectoral fin usually absent in adults present only in Hoplunnis vertebrae usually 190-280. Maximum length about 1 m. This family of tropical and warm temperate waters is poorly known it is thought to be most closely related to the Uroconger line of congrids. Six genera, Facciolella, Hoplunnis, Nettastoma,, Nettenchelys, Saurenchelys, and Venefica, with about 38 species e.g., D. G. Smith in Bohlke, 1989 568-612...

Anubias barteri var angustifolia101C GrowthRate

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:50:05 GMT

Anubias barteri var. angustifolia is a beautiful plant with long, narrow leaves. Anubias barteri var. angustifolia used to be sold as Anubias afzelii, but the latter is actually a much larger species. It is grown in the same conditions as Anubias barteri var. nana. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish.

Power ReefAquariums

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:19:15 GMT

Essential circulation is created by an in-tank powerhead, left ever-changing currents are provided by the Osci-Wave, right, which rotates, sweeping its output 90 degrees back and forth. tween two pumps to produce a pulsed flow simulating tidal currents. Alternatives include using a larger system pump and directing the return flow through various outlets to create turbulence. Submersible centrifugal water pumps may also be used for this purpose. Many public aquariums employ dump buckets to...

Tie Fore Reef ReefAquariums

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:54:00 GMT

The greatest abundance and diversity of life can be found on the fore reef, although many of the species found here can also be found elsewhere in the lagoon zone, for example. The type of reef tank most often constructed by aquarium hobbyists is based upon conditions found on the fore reef. Although most of the commonly available aquarium species from this zone are from the Indo-Pacific, aquar-ists wishing to duplicate a Keys fore-reef habitat do have some interesting invertebrates from which...

Other Plants Of Interest Yeu Aquarium Plants 4

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:20:38 GMT

Synonym E. brevipedicellatus Common name Amazon swordplant Origin Brazil Maximum height 14 in 35 cm Growth rate Slow to Medium Area Background, Midground, Specimen, or unusual Light Bright Temperature 75-82 F 24-28X Propagation From shoots Difficulty 1, 2 The thin leaves of the Amazon swordplant grow up to 14 in 35 cm long. Use groups of plants in the background or plant it singly in the In good conditions, this echinodorus will regularly produce many adventitious plantlets on runners. In good...

Info Uya ReefAquariums

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:52 GMT

whose vessel was constantly in danger of breaking down. Pigeon Key's Gulf side after dinner. Evening entertain- The Key was not supplied with electricity from the main- ment consisted of fishing, looking at the ocean, and drink- land, but there was a diesel generator in a shed on the north- ing beer. To improve our chances in the fishing department, west corner of the island, just above the reach of high tide. we had turned on a big floodlight mounted on a pole at The drone of the generator's...

Family HIMANTOLOPHIDAE 237footballfishes Marine Atlantic Indian and Pacific Fishes

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:53:59 GMT

Both sexes lack the parietals throughout life present in other ceratioids except lost in adult females of Rhynchactis triradiate pelvic bone six bran-chiostegal rays no epurals bony plates, each with a median spine, over body dorsal fin with five or six rays and anal fin with four rays caudal fin with nine rays pectoral fin rays 14-18 vertebrae about 19. Females differ from other ceratioids in having a blunt and short snout papillae on snout and chin. Maximum length 46 cm maximum length of...

Common Features of Captive Ecosystems ReefAquariums

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:47:13 GMT

Frakes 1994 compared each of the methods discussed above and concluded, Several methods have been shown to be successful with certain organisms when properly applied. M artin Moe1 has pointed out to me that this is simply attributable to each approach providing an adequate substitute for the natural environment of the organisms that have been successfully maintained. The fact that these approaches all have drawbacks simply serves to demonstrate that man cannot create a perfect copy of a true...

Info Rbd NaturalHabitat

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:37:24 GMT

Stichodactyla mertensii often has colourful verrucae. J. Sprung Aquarium Care Give strong light and water motion. Feed pieces of shrimp or fish about once or twice per week. Amphiprion percula will sometimes accept this anemone as a host, though sometimes the anemone will accept clownfish as a meal We don't recommend this anemone for reef aquaria since it regularly wanders and will sting neighbors. Reproduction Separate sexes expected. Asexual reproduction for this anemone is common in nature,...

Info Rmk ReefAquariums

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:35:19 GMT

fc - ' lt gt y c'. . sis similar to tunicates but always immobile. Among the readily available fish species are a number are found in the same environment as Christmas Tree of gobies, the Beau Gregory Damsel, the Seaweed Blenny, Worms, the Herndons provided the list on page 188. and at least one hawkfish species. The butterflyfishes from this area have a very poor survival record and should be Nudibranchs are strikingly beautiful, but unfortunately shunned, and the Blue and Gray Angels, while...

Walter Robinson 1908 Aquarium Plants 3

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:35:51 GMT

Family Scrophulariaceae. Synonyms Obolaria caroliniana Walter 1788 , Monniera amplexicaulis Michaux, Bacopa amplexicaulis Michaux Wettstein, and others. Etymology Bacopa plant name derived from the indigenous population of Guyana caroliniana originating from Carolina. Distribution Southern and middle U.S. .Description Marsh plant, up to 60 cm tall, with creeping or ascendent, hardly branchy shoots. Stem up to 4 mm thick, fleshy, emersed strong pubescence, submersed glabrous. Leaves decussate,...

Info Oan ReefAquariums

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:15:26 GMT

Sophisticated new aquarium lighting controllers can time dawn, high noon, dusk, phases of the moon, and seasonality. Simple timers, available at most hardware stores, are essential in establishing regular lighting cycles for all aquariums. lights on and off on a preset schedule. This will allows pre- In summary, aquarium lighting must be very in cise control of the photoperiod of the aquarium. tense and should have a spectral output appropriate to the Operate the lighting system for a maximum...

L Xyw MarineAquarium

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:20:35 GMT

Ecsenius bicolor 395 6-9 V 4 V Ym U 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm lOOl 9-10 - r -V 4 V te - 26 C sg 1.022 7 cm 80L 9-10 r 4 te 26 C sg 1.022 13 cm 150L 6-7 xr 4 te 26 C sg 1.022 7 cm 80L 9-10 - r -V 4 V te - 26 C sg 1.022 7 cm 80L 7 -V 4 te ZJ 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 100L 9-10 xr 4 te K 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 100L 6-7 -Nr 4 te 26 C sg 1.022 7 cm 80L 9-10 xr 4 te K 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 100L 6-7 -Nr 4 te 26 C sg 1.022 7 cm 80L 7 -V 4 te ZJ 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 100L 6-9 xr a J 26 C sg 1.022 18 cm 200L 6-9 xr a J 26 C sg...

Daily Lighting Periods Aquarium Plants 3

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:29:09 GMT

The question about the daily lighting period can best be answered if one visualizes the conditions to which aquarium plants are subjected within their natural habitats. Almost all cultivated aquatic and marsh plants exist in the tropics and subtropics between the equatorial zone and a geographical latitude of 30 . In the vicinity of the equator the daily lighting period measures a constant 12 hours. In a geographical latitude of 10 the length of day will vary according to the season between 11...

Info Jmu ReefAquariums

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:30:12 GMT

Damselfish , 163 Acalycigorgia, photo, 227 Acanthuridae, 234, 236, 269 leucosternon Powder Blue Tang , 242, 301 photo, 240 nigricans Powder Brown Tang , 301 sohal Sohal Tang , 79 Acclimation, 110-111, 257-259 photo, 257 Acetabularia crenulata, 168 Acid production, problems caused by, 129 Acropora , 34, 73, 77, 110, 156, 199, 203, 218, 286,287 gemmifera Staghorn Coral , photo, 217 palmata Elkhorn Coral , photo, 181 youngei Bali Green Coral , photo, 284 Actinia, 213 Actinic-blue lamps, 112...

Family GASTEROPELECIDAE 118freshwater hatchetfishes Freshwater Panama and South America absent in Chile Fishes

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:54:59 GMT

Strongly compressed head and body with protruding bony and muscular breast region lateral line extremely short, extending to tail, or curved downward to approach origin of anal fin dorsal fin rays 10-17 anal fin rays 22-44 pelvic fins and associated bones minute four or five branchiostegal rays adipose fin present in larger species or absent in smaller species frontal bone bearing a strong longitudinal ridge posttemporal and supracleithrum fused into a single bone cleithra of each side fused no...

L Qab MarineAquarium

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:59:54 GMT

Melichthys indicus 440 9 -xr D t E 26 C 7-10 v ' na 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300L 6-10 X5- C t E 26 C sg 1.022 40 cm 400L 2 v C h S 26 C sg 1.022 25 cm 300L 2 - r toE 26C sg 1.022 25 cm 300L Xanthichthys mento 440 3. 6-7 - r s C to E 7, 9 v gt . to tsa 26 C sg 1.022 25 cm 300L 7-9 xr-x C to E 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300L 10 xr B E 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300L Suffiamen bursa 440 Suffiamen fraenatus 440 7-9 v to 2 26 C sg 1.022 25 cm 300L 7-9 vs C to S 268C sg 1.022 40 cm 400L Odonus niger 440 Canthidermis...

Water quality Aquarium Plants 4

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:28:47 GMT

It is important to check the levels of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, pH, and hardness in the aquarium on a regular basis. If possible, carry out these tests every week and keep a record of each one and the date it was performed. It is also possible to test for the presence of certain nutrients, but this needs to be done only when plants show signs of a deficiency or excess of nutrients. Keeping a record of test results is a good way of checking any trends in the aquarium, such as rises in...

Family SCHILBEIDAE SCHILBIDAE 157schilbeid catfishes Freshwater Africa and southern Asia Fishes

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:52:59 GMT

Dorsal fin usually present with short base and a spine, absent in Ailia and Parailia adipose fin usually present anal fin base very long, not confluent with caudal, 24-90 rays usually four pairs of barbels. The pelvic fin is occasionally absent in species of several genera. Members of this family tend to swim in open water. It is interesting here to note that, as with some other family names, there is disagreement on the correct spelling. Rules concerning determining the correct formation of...

Altum Angels WildFish

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:47:47 GMT

Several populations of angelfish have been called altum angels. The status of these fishes, based on conversations with Heiko Ble-her, sheds considerable light on the distribution of the true altum angelfish. What of the other altum angels from Peru and from the Rio Negro According to Blehcr and others, the Peruvian altum is a high-bodied population of P. scalare. Most important, Bleher states that the high-bodied form in the upper Rio Negro that resembles P. altum in fact is a variant of P....

Seasonal Influences Vegetation Rhythm and Types of Waterways Aquarium Plants 3

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:52:41 GMT

Tropical and subtropical aquatic and marsh plants have conquered very different living environments in the course of evolution. Their natural biotopes are boggy flood areas, puddles, ponds, lakes, more or less fast-flowing streams and rivers as well as man-made living environments, such as rice paddies, pools and storage lakes. These ecosystems are subjected to the seasonality typical for the tropics, namely rain-intensive and rain-deficient seasons and associated variations in water levels,...

Info Tbj MarineAquarium

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:31:19 GMT

Hippocampus sp. 259 14 xr V Vi 22aC sg 1.024 Hippocampus aponicus 259 5,7v f f S 26 C sg 1.022 Hippocampus kuda 259 5. 7, 9 V V tm 26 C S V. Hippocampus sp. 259 14 xr V Vi 22aC sg 1.024 Hippocampus aponicus 259 5,7v f f S 26 C sg 1.022 Hippocampus kuda 259 5. 7, 9 V V tm 26 C S V. 13. 15 xj- i y amp 26 C sg 1.024 3 4 v y 77 26nC sg 1.022 13. 15 xj- i y amp 26 C sg 1.024 3 4 v y 77 26nC sg 1.022 Hippocampus hmpocampus 25s 14. 15 xr 4 v fcr 260c sq 1 Hippocampus coronaius 259 5, 7 5- lt V SB S...

HKS rep at MarineAquarium

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:46:22 GMT

7. 8 xr gt to a 26 C sg 1.022 9 cm 100L 7-9 xr 4 to -J 26 C sg 1.022 25 cm 300L Pterosynchiropus splendidus 399 7 xr O fm C 26 e C sg 1.022 6 cm 80L 7-nj-C Vi HI 26 C sg 1.022 7 cm 80L 7, 8 4 to 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 100L 6-9 xr V te -- 26 C sg 1.022 9 crn 100L 6-9 xr V te -- 26 C sg 1.022 9 crn 100L 7, 9 - gt j- 4 V u Z 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 80L 7, 9 - gt j- 4 V u Z 26 C sg 1.022 8 cm 80L Eleotris et acanthopoma 402 7 -xr i V to LJ 26 C sg 1.022 18 cm 200L 6-9 xr i V to C 26 C sg 1.018 16 cm 200L...

Info Smn FreswaterFishes

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:15:43 GMT

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Bentham Pennell 1946 Aquarium Plants 3

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:46:11 GMT

Synonyms Herpestis madagascariensis Etymology Bacopa see B. caroliniana madagascariensis originating from Madagascar. Distribution Madagascar. Description Marsh plant with decumbent or ascendent up to 1-m long shoots, hardly branchy. Stem up to 4 mm thick, slightly grooved, fleshy, glabrous. Leaves decussate, almost amplexicaul. Blade lanceolate to narrow ovoid, 1-3 cm long, 0.5-1.3 cm wide, light green. Apex acute to obtuse. Margin slightly crenate similar to B. crenata . Solitary flowers, up...

Curiosity Corner AquariumGuide

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:17:18 GMT

Some species, often possessing unique anatomical features or biomechanisms, exist only as a single family in the world of the aquarist - and sometimes also in the wild. For these reasons we have grouped them together on this double page. The Indian knifefish or clown knifefish lives in Asia in slightly alkaline waters. It can swim both forwards and backwards, and tends to be nocturnal. Several species have proved marketable one of them, Notopterus notopterus, which has only recently been...

Coral Skeletons StonyCorals

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:46:06 GMT

One can build a really nice reef structure using dead coral skeletons instead of live rock. Many Dutch hobbyists build their reef tanks this way Delbeek, 1992 . As we said before, once the tank is set up, a few pieces of live rock with coralline algae will seed the system, and with herbivores, control of nutrients, and care of the calcium and alkalinity levels, the coralline al ae can be encouraged to dominate, and problem algae growth can be eliminated. Using monofilament line, one can attach...

Myriophyllum tuberculatum Aquarium Plants 4

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:18:37 GMT

Common name Red myriophyllum Origin Brazil, South America The stem and leaves of this plant vary between brown and red, depending on various aquarium conditions. The color is highly unusual among common aquarium plants, making this plant a popular choice in planted displays. The fine, feathery leaves require clean, well-filtered water any debris and or algae will clog them and stop them photosynthesizing. Strong lighting is essential for this plant. Do not plant individual stems too close...

Cats Paw Club Finger CoralStylophora pistillata WaterQuality

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:08:39 GMT

Medium-sized colonies Indo-Pacific Lighting Contains symbiotic algae and needs high-intensity lighting. Circulation Requires strong water movement. Water Quality Demands excellent water quality, including calcium supplementation for skeletal growth. Hardy and relatively easy to keep and propagate by cuttings. Forms a variety of colony shapes, depending on lighting and current conditions. Usually yellow or green, occasionally pink. Cnidaria Anthozoa Scleractinia Acroporidae

Other Plants Of Interest Tqm Aquarium Plants 4

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:59:36 GMT

Common name Japanese rush Origin East Asia Maximum height 14 in 35 cm Area Foreground, Midground, Specimen, or unusual Light Undemanding Temperature 50-79 F 10-26 C Propagation From cuttings at the base The numerous grasslike leaves of this plant are rigid, firm, and able to withstand fast-flowing water. Older leaves will begin to yellow before thinning and eventually dying, at which point they should be removed. Fully submerged, this plant may last many months, even a year in good conditions....

Info Cqn FreswaterFishes

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:30:41 GMT

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Boxfish and Trunkfish Saltwater Aquarium 2

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:16:03 GMT

The fish of the family Ostraciidae have box-shaped bodies covered with bony plates and no pelvic fins. These fish release poisons into the water when threatened and are, therefore, a poor choice for the average aquarium. Boxfish are generally bottomfeeders and can be intolerant of their own kind. You may find the This Spotted Boxfish secretes poison. This Spotted Boxfish secretes poison. Spotted Boxfish Ostracion meleagris in the aquarium trade, but, like all its cousins, it is best avoided. It...

T I P Saltwater Aquarium 2

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:44:23 GMT

Think carefully about where the tank will be placed because once the aquarium is set up, it cannot easily be moved. water. Since most marine tropical fish prefer water warmer than 75 degrees Fahrenheit, the amount of oxygen may be limited in the tank. If a tank has a lot of surface area, which is dictated by its length and width, then it has more room for gas exchange at the surface. This means more oxygen entering the water and more toxic gases leaving the water. Hence, larger tanks can hold...

Identification Group 2 TropicalFishes

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:44:59 GMT

Surgeonfishes - Moorish Idol - Rabbitfishes - Scats This ID Group consists of fishes that are fairly large, thin-bodied, have a basic oval shape, and are generally colorful. FAMILY Surgeonfishes - Acanthuridae Surgeonfishes have thin, oval bodies, with relatively long continuous dorsal and anal fins, small pointed mouths, and crescent tails. Lateral lines are continuous and scales are not conspicuous. A spine, or pair of spines in a few member of genus Naso, as sharp as a surgeon's scalpel and...

H Kmv FreswaterFishes

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:16:44 GMT

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Cryptocoryne crispatula var balansae125 GrowthRate

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:52:41 GMT

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is the oldest known variety of Cryptocoryne crispatula. In the region it Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is the oldest known variety of Cryptocoryne crispatula. In the region it comes from in southern Thailand there are limestone mountains, and the water can be very hard. Like many other Cryptocoryne it needs to acclimatise before growth starts in earnest. In recent years a narrow-leaf variety called Cryptocoryne crispatula var. flaccidifolia has...

The Identification and Care of Anemones Kept in Aquariums NaturalHabitat

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:55:52 GMT

Phylum Cnidaria, Class Anthozoa Subclass Hexacorallia Genera Arach nan thus, Anthoactis, Cerianthus, and Pachyceri-anthus are tropical genera Common Name Tube anemone, Cerianthus anemone Colour Brown, purple, green, pink, blue Distinguishing Characteristics Lives in soft grayish tube partially buried in the sand or mud bottom. The tube is made from fired nematocysts. Short tentacles around the mouth. Long tapering tentacles on rest of oral disc. Often has commensal phoronid worms on tube....

Sterilization Aquarium Plants 4

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:43:14 GMT

Sterilization as a form of filtration is normally employed in the marine aquarium, although there are situations when it can be useful in a freshwater aquarium. The process involves passing water through a pressurized unit containing an ultraviolet UV lamp. UV light at the right intensity is able to break down some algae cells and disease organisms, with obvious benefits for aquatic life. However, as with chemical filtration, it can also destroy useful elements. In general, because of the...

Info Bjd NaturalHabitat

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:37:49 GMT

This is a copy of the drawing of Platyzoanthus mussoides by Saville-Kent from his 1893 description. Was Platyzoanthus mussoides the species shown in the photographs below If so, the original description and drawing are bad. Colonies encrust over large areas of substrate. The appearance and texture of this corallimorph is remarkably similar to stony corals of the family Mussidae. Saville-Kent described Platyzoanthus as follows This species is remarkable for the fact that it coincides in...

Info Ucz MarineAquarium

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:42:37 GMT

Pseudochromis flammicauda 286 8'WC 26 C sg 1.022 5.5 cm 60L Pseudochromis perspicillatus 286 7 r O V SI J 26C sg 1.022 12 cm 150L 9WC V te 26 DC sg 1.022 8.8 cm 100L 7-8. 12 -vi- C V te 3 25 C sg 1.022 14 cm 150L Glaucosoma hebraicum 290 12 xr X 4 to 24 C sg 1.023 60 cm 600L 7-8. 12 -vi- C V te 3 25 C sg 1.022 14 cm 150L 12 XT X t gt V te S 23 C sg 1.024 5 cm 50L

lamiaceae GreenLeaves

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:32:10 GMT

This genus includes perennial herbs which are native to North America. The ' are commonly known as false head dragons. P. purpurea, a wetland species, can grow submersed as well. The leaves arc in rosette and about 17 cm long and 5 cm broad. They arc elliptic to lanceolate and dark green in colour. Submersed plants can reach 10 cm in height. This plant produces show ' purplish flowers arranged in terminal rhizomes when they grow in its natural habitat. Additional CO, fertilisation is necessary...

Superclass Gnathostomata Jawed Vertebrates Fishes

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:08:22 GMT

Jaws present, derived from modified gill arches endochondral bone present see Smith and Hall, 1990 paired limbs usually present three semicircular canals and two or more maculae gills covered with ectoderm and directed externally gill arches not fused with neurocranium, internal to gill lamellae gills opening to surface in fishes through slits opercular opening, when present, may be porelike myelinized nerve fibers. There are many characters that carry over in the transition from jawless fishes...

Undesirable Algae in Closed Systems StonyCorals

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:09:39 GMT

This is the topic that is the biggest stumbling block for everyone. We're told that the reef is a nutrient poor environment. Compared to our aquariums it is. It's hard to call the reef one environment, since there are many different zones of different reefs in different localities around the world see chapter 1, Reef Zonation . In general, the further out from shore, the further out in the open ocean that a reef occurs, the more nutrient poor it will be. Land runoff and the waste from birds and...

Info Xzq MarineAquarium

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:25:16 GMT

3 V ' V ci 26 C sg 1.022 30 cm 300 L Pomacanthus semicirculatus 339 Guv. 7-10 -XT -V V J - 26 C sg 1.022 45 cm 500L Pomacanthus paru juv. 339 2. 13 xr -V V r L-. 26 Pomacanthus arcuatus 339 2 xj C V te ES 26C sg 1.022 36 cm 400L Pomacanthus semicirculatus 339 Guv. 7-10 -XT -V V J - 26 C sg 1.022 45 cm 500L Pomacanthus arcuatus 339 2 xj C V te ES 26C sg 1.022 36 cm 400L Pomacanthus zonipectus lt uv. 339 3 Vto 26 C sg 1.02 Pomacanthus paru juv. 339 2. 13 xr -V V r L-. 26 Pomacanthus arcuatus 339...

Alternanthera reineckii Aquarium Plants 4

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:40:04 GMT

This red-ieaved stem plant can be found in many different leaf forms and shades of color. The top leaf surface may vary from olive-green to brown, while the underside is pink-red. A good source of iron will help to intensify the red color. The plant is easy to care for if given the right conditions, which include strong lighting and a good iron-rich substrate. In larger aquariums, plant A. reineckii in small, well-spaced groups around the center of the aquarium. The red leaves make the plant a...

Lighting 1 AquariumHobby

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:20:56 GMT

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rd Edition Supplemental Index MarineAquarium

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:23:07 GMT

This index contains only those entries referable to the species added to the Seeontl Edition to make this current edition, the Third Edition. As In the main index immediately following, entries are listed by both common and scientific names, with scientific names listed under both generic and specific names. abudjublx-, Cheilinus. Parrot Wrasse 668 Amblygobius rainfordi, Rainford's Goby. 670 Aracana ornata. Ornate Cowfish. 671. 672 aurantiacus. Cent ropy ye. Velvet Dwarf Angelfish. 666 Bandit...

Lysimachia nummularia Aurea155A GrowthRate

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:55:25 GMT

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' is a beautiful variety of Lysimachia nummuiaria, whose golden colour can form a good contrast to the other plants in an aquarium. It requires good light but makes no other demands. It is most decorative when planted in small groups.

Class ACTINOPTERYGIIthe rayfinned fishes Fishes

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:01:58 GMT

Cladogram showing the relationships of the extant actinopterygians as presented here. The Clupeomorpha and Ostariophysi compose the subdivision Ostarioclupeomorpha Otocephala , sister to the Euteleostei. See text for the many fossil clades omitted. The class Actinopterygii, one of the major vertebrate taxa, is not diagnosed by strong derived character sets, but is nevertheless thought to be mono-phyletic. The earliest fossil remains are of scales of the Late Silurian Andreolepis, Ligulalepis,...

Bibliography ReefAquariums

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:24:38 GMT

Adey, Walter H., and Karen Loveland. 1991. Dynamic Aquaria. New York Academic Press. Allen, Gerald R. 1980. The Anemone fishes of the World Species, Care and Breeding. Mentor, OH Aquariums Systems. Allen, Gerald R., and Roger C. Steene. 1987. Reef Fishes of the Indian Ocean. Neptune City, NJ TFH Publications. Alvarez, A.A. 1995. Dead corals in exchange for live fish exports Marinelife 2 1 9. Axelrod, H.R., and W.E. Burgess. 1985. Saltwater Aquarium Fishes. Neptune City, NJ TFH Publications, pp....

Scientific Name Phyllodiscus semoni Kwietniewski 1897 NaturalHabitat

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:03:07 GMT

Colour Mottled brown green and lavender with white column and tentacles. The overall colour of the anemone is dark greenish brown because of the mass of finelv branched vessicles. Distinguishing Characteristics Looks like a clump of dark seaweed. White tentacles and column are hidden by a distinctive mass of dark, highly branched vesicles containing symbiotic algae True tentacles emerge at night when the anemone feeds. Similar Species Resembles Actinodendron. The night vs. day extension of...

Info Qiw NaturalHabitat

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:03:35 GMT

Drupella cornus is a coral predator. These photos show the destruction it can cause, something like the effect of the Crown of Thorns Sea Star. These photos were taken at the Ningaloo reefs off Western Australia, where these snails have had population explosions that devastated Acroporid corals in some areas. P. Baker There are some snails that can quickly consume coral and anemone tissue as well. In volume one we discussed snails that are parasites on tridacnid clams, and the subject was also...