Fishkeeping, Part 2
23 entries in the Fishkeeping, Part 2 compendium.
Cleaner fishCleaner fish provide mutualistic cleaning services to other aquatic species.Clown loachA popular tropical loach known for bright stripes and playful behavior.Community aquariumA tank housing multiple compatible fish species from different regions.CorydorasArmoured catfish genus with venomous spines and diverse South American distribution.Croaking gouramiA small labyrinth fish that croaks using its pectoral fins.Ctenobrycon spilurusA peaceful, silvery characin ideal for planted community aquariums.Danio margaritatusA small danionin from Myanmar and Thailand, discovered in 2006.DanioninSmall, active freshwater fish popular in aquariums.DaphniaA genus of small crustaceans used as live food and model organisms.Deep sand bedA filtration method using sand to remove nitrates.Denitrifying bacteriaDenitrifying bacteria convert nitrate to nitrogen gas in anoxic conditions.DermogenysViviparous halfbeaks from South and Southeast Asia.Disease in ornamental fishDiseases in ornamental fish are often preventable through proper water conditions.Dither fishDither fish reduce timidity and aggression in aquarium fish.Dropsy in fishA symptom of fluid buildup indicating serious underlying disease.Dwarf pufferfishA tiny freshwater pufferfish endemic to Southwest India.Edward Edwards (zoologist)Welsh marine zoologist who improved aquarium design.EphippiaEphippia are protective resting stages of Cladocera crustaceans.Feeder fishSmall, inexpensive fish used as live food for captive predators.Feeder shrimpSmall semi-transparent crustaceans sold as live prey for aquarium fish.Aquarium filterFilters remove waste and support life in closed aquarium systems.Fish anatomyFish anatomy studies the structure of fish, shaped by water.Aquarium fish feedPrepared foods dominate, with dry, frozen, and live options available.
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