Tropical Tank Temperature

Two tropical fish tank are described by their scientific names, preferential terms, descriptions of color, differences in sex and reproduction are given advice for One-striped African characins - Hoplerythrinus Nannaethiops (Family: Citharinidae) and Pearl Danio - Brachydanio albolineatus (Family: Cyprinidae).

A striped African characins - Hoplerythrinus Nannaethiops (Family: Citharinidae)

Really adapted to the tank community. Resilient to a wide variation of water temperature, but about 23 degrees centigrade is fine. It is a hardy fish peaceful, but a little shy and not particularly the subject of his food. It is also known as a lined African Tetra and is native to equatorial Africa.

Back It can reach about 8 cm with a maximum length of the male of about 6.5 cm which is a way to see the differences between the sexes. Other differences are that the female is duller than the male, more curved and is bigger. The wings on both are very upright and looks very colorful when their environment in regard to water quality is at its best.

The upper body of the fish varies from browny red to dark brown. This merges into a golden color on the sides in white or yellow discoloration white below. A dark line is noted by the middle of the fish's mouth through the eye to the tail. The caudal fin has a reddish tint of the upper part with a redder color.

Breeding wise, this fish is not a problem. A water temperature of 26 degrees centigrade is ideal and a great plant for the reservoir is Miriophyllum. Note that you must remove the two parents rearing tank after spawning has occurred. After several days of incubation will take place and the fry can be fed with infusoria and brine shrimp that just hatched.

Pearl Danio - Brachydanio albolineatu s (Family Cyprinidae)

As a tropical fish tank, it is ideal for a community tank, as it is very active and tends to stay in the top most part of the tank. In addition, it is very demanding as regards food and nutrition will also be delighted to have small meals of live food. A water temperature of 23-29 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal and the abundance of light show the colors of this fish.

The pearl danio is a slim fish. The main color of the fish has a glossy coating green, blue and pink in interior lighting. The mouth looks up with the upper lip after barbs. Sexing the species is not easy, but the male is slightly smaller than the female and has a thinner body and less round.

For breeding, you will need three males and one female in the breeding tank. It is important to note that these fish are eager egg eaters, so a trap breeding and spawning mat should be used in a long tank with a maximum depth of 13 cms. Separate males and females before spawning and not give them live food. Place the female in the breeding tank a day earlier than males.

After laying approximately 20 eggs pantyhose can be produced and after 48 hours incubation happens and fry will be swimming around after about three days longer, and will grow rapidly.

There are other species Brachydananio and they are all excellent aquarium fish community. Among these is the nigrofasciatus Brachydanio, also known as the Spotted Danio, which is difficult to reproduce and it is also the frankei Brachydanio, another favorite.