Related FAQs:
Cypriniiform/Minnow Fishes,
White
Clouds, Shiners &
Rosies, Siamese Algae Eaters,
Flying Foxes, Hillstream Fishes,
Related Articles:
Barbs, Danios, Rasboras,
Minnow "Sharks", Bala or Tri-Colored Sharks, Siamese Algae Eaters, Loaches, Goldfish,
Koi/Nishikigoi, Glofish,
A Bad Omen for the Future of the Hobby? by Spencer
Glass
/A Diversity
of Aquatic Life
Cypriniiform (Minnow and Minnow-Like)
Fishes
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By Bob Fenner
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Labeo
variegatus
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Barilius sp. From Neale: "appears to be a Hillstream
trout, Barilius sp. Subtropical rheophilic fish from South Asia.
Most species get to about 15 cm in length. Good aquarium fish given
space, current and cool water." Interzoo 2010
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Myxocyprinus asiaticus (Bleeker 1864), Chinese
High-Fin Banded Shark. To two feet in length. Asia: China
(Yangtze River basin).
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Tanichthys albonubes, Lin, 1932. The White Cloud
Mountain Fish, or Tan's (a porter of Henry J. Fowler, the
describer) fish... A "standard" in the aquarium interest.
This delightful small minnow is hardy, energetic, and undemanding.
pH range: 6.0 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 A social species; best kept in
groups of five or more... Wild type at right, xanthistic variety below
it and a Longfin one
below. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4758 |
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