LIVE FISH CLARIFICATION Occasional variations in color and name changes can lead to confusions in this group, especially in the species that are predominantly blue. The latter includes a blue-green damsel, while the blue damsels can present yellow coloring on the tail and belly, although this varies from one specimen to another. They are all […]
POMACENTRIDAE DAMSELS Damsels are pretty fish that are easy to raise, and some live in association with anemones. They adapt well to captivity and often accept artificial food (though live prey, mussels, and ground shrimps are clear favorites); they lay eggs quite easily. With these characteristics in mind, and not forgetting their modest price, damsels […]
POMACENTRIDAE Premnas biaculeatus The maroon clownfish is distinguished from the Amphiprion genus by the spine on its operculum. It is quite aggressive, towards both its own species and Amphiprions. Size: 13-15 cm. Amphiprion frenatus The juvenile’s small white band in the middle of its sides disappears in adulthood. Highly territorial, the tomato clownfish lives in […]
LIVE FISH POMACENTRIDAE These are undoubtedly the most popular marine fish found in aquariums. Modest in size and brightly colored, they are active and easy to keep. Most species reproduce without any problem. These fish are recommended for beginners, who can put them in a tank with a minimum of 200 liters of water. They […]
POMACANTHIDAE Centropyge loriculus One of the most beautiful dwarf angels, the flame angelfish appreciates hiding places in an aquarium. It feeds on algae and brine shrimps, but may also accept commercial food. Size: 7 cm. Centropyge heraldi The yellow angelfish resembles the lemonpeel angel, although it does not have the blue marks on the eye, […]
LIVE FISH Dwarf angelfish or Centropyges These also belong to the Pomachantid family and share its characteristic spine. They are mainly native to the Indo-Pacific region, where they frequent the coral reefs taking shelter in caves or under overhangs. Territorial; they can be aggressive with members of their own species, or with Centropyges with a […]
POMACANTHIDAE Genicanthus caudovittatus The Japanese swallow can be distinguished from the G. lamarck by its vertical stripes. Shy, but often on the move, it eats the same as the G. lamarck: prey small enough to fit into its mouth. Size: 20 cm. Apolemichthys trimaculatus The spine characterizing this family is blue, as is […]
Pomacanthus imperator This is one of the most beautiful of all the angelfish. However, the territoriality of the emperor angelfish can make it aggressive towards other occupants of the tank. The juveniles display several white circles against a blue background. This fish eats raw or cooked mussels, nereis, tubifex worms, fish flesh, shrimps, lettuce, and […]