Holacanthus tricolor The black patch on the juveniles of the rock beauty angelfish enlarges as they grow, until, by the time they are adults, it covers their entire body. Famous for being difficult to acclimatize, they feed on algae, brine shrimps, and small pieces of fish. Size: 15 cm. Holacanthus ciliaris Even the […]
The Pomacanthids are reef-dwelling fish, although they can also be found in the rocky coastal areas where algae grow. They can sometimes be difficult to feed in captivity, although younger fish adapt more easily to the food offered by aquarists. The Pomacanthids include both angelfish and dwarf angelfish. Angelfish Angelfish can be distinguished from butterfly […]
CHAETODONTIDAE Chaetodon vagabundus The color of the young vagabond butterfly fish differs from that of adults. This species is not given to shyness and is easy to feed, with live prey and vegetable supplements. Its acclimatization is relatively smooth. Size: 1 5 cm. Chaetodon striatus The banded butterfly fish, like the C. capistratus […]
Chaetodon punctatofasciatus Placid, little prone to aggression, but a vigorous swimmer, the dot-dash butterfly fish can accept artificial food, after first adjusting to small animal prey. It is considered difficult to keep. Size: 10 cm. Chelmon rostratus The elongation of the “beak” of the copperband butterfly fish (more pronounced than that of the Chaetodon genus) […]
Chaetodon lunula Easy to acclimatize, the raccoon butterfly fish accepts food of animal origin backed up with vegetable material. The black patches on the young (dorsal area and rear) get bigger in adults once they have reached 7 or 8 cm. Size: 20 cm. Chaetodon meyeri Rarely found in the aquarium trade, Meyer’s […]
The butterflies are some of the most beautiful of all marine fish, on account of their vivid coloring. They are widespread in the tropical seas, where they live in coral reefs, either singly or as couples, generally staying close to the coast. The juveniles often have a different coloring from adults, which can cause some […]
SERRANIDAE Hamlets The Serranid family includes the species belonging to the Hydroplectiis genus, native to the tropical Atlantic, that are small in size and therefore much appreciated by aquarists who have only a 200 liter tank. These fish live alone and hide in crevices in the decor. They feed on crustaceans, worms, and small fish. […]
There are more than 400 species of Serranids in the world (including the groupers found in European seas) and some are easy to keep in a large aquarium (at least 400 liters). Serranids are robust and live alone once they become adults. The mouth of these voracious carnivores allows them to swallow small fish or […]
The blood red snapper has a good appetite and appreciates small fish. The juveniles have a dark band running from the eye to the base of the dorsal fin, but this is not very evident in adults. Size: 30-35 cm. Ocyurus chrysurus The yellowtail snapper is native to the tropical Atlantic. This strong […]
These are most active at night, their large eyes endowing them with good vision to detect their animal prey. They remain hidden by day, and so must be provided with shelters, and a tank of at least 300 liters capacity. Adioryx cornutus The squirrel fish is a placid species which lives alone. It is easy […]