Fishkeeping, Part 3
30 entries in the Fishkeeping, Part 3 compendium.
IcthyobodosisParasitic disease of fish caused by flagellated protozoa.InfusoriaObsolete term for freshwater microorganisms used to feed fish fry.William T. InnesFounder of The Aquarium magazine and author of Exotic Aquarium Fishes.Gerald H. JenningsBritish aquarist and taxonomist of over 100 fish books.Jewel cichlidBrightly colored African cichlids with complex taxonomy and aggressive temperament.JulidochromisSmall cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika, with complex taxonomy and breeding behavior.Sven O. KullanderSwedish ichthyologist specializing in cichlids and tropical freshwater fishes.L-numberA semi-scientific classification for loricariid catfish before formal description.LabeotropheusAlgal-grazing cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi, popular in aquariums.Live rockLive rock is a biological filter and habitat from ocean reefs.LivewellA water tank on fishing boats to keep bait and catch alive.William Alford LloydFirst professional aquarist; installed early public aquaria across Europe.LymphocystisA viral fish disease causing cauliflower-like growths, with no known cure.MacquariumAn aquarium built inside an Apple Macintosh computer shell.Marine aquariumMarine aquariums house saltwater life with specialized equipment and care.Marine Aquarium CouncilNon-profit certifier of sustainable marine aquarium trade.Melanotaenia affinisA peaceful, adaptable rainbowfish endemic to New Guinea.Moonlight gouramiA peaceful labyrinth fish with a silvery, moonlit sheen.George S. MyersAmerican ichthyologist who described the neon tetra and many aquarium species.Nannostomus trifasciatusA small, hardy pencilfish with distinct day and night color patterns.Nannostomus unifasciatusThe original pencilfish, named for its single black stripe.Nematobrycon palmeriA placid tetra from Colombia with striking sexual dimorphism.Neocaridina zhangjiajiensisA hardy, prolific freshwater shrimp bred in Germany.Neoheterandria elegansA small livebearer from Colombia with unique daily fry release.Neon tetraOne of the most widely kept tropical fish in the world.NomorhamphusSoutheast Asian viviparous halfbeaks with short beaks and insectivorous habits.North American Native Fishes AssociationConservation, study, and captive husbandry of North America's native fishes.Otocinclus affinisA rare, rheophilic catfish endemic to southeastern Brazil.Painted fishArtificially colored aquarium fish with temporary, controversial dye methods.PanaqueWood-eating suckermouth catfishes from tropical South America.
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