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Name of Fish:
Name of Fish:
Fish Glossary
| Golden Semilarvatus butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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These are found in the waters of red sea and are often very sturdy. They can adapt with the environment of the aquarium easily. They should be kept with the peaceful species and the water quality of the tank has to be great. They are good to keep in the community aquariums. The required capacity of the tank is 90 gallons. |
| Moorish idol (Saltwater Fish) | |
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The Moorish idol is commonly found in Hawaii. They can grow up to 7 inches in their natural habitat but the maximum attained size in captivity is 4 inches. They are peaceful and needs a lot of space to swim freely. The minimum size of the aquariums will be 125 gallons. They are not easy to feed. |
| Copper band butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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These are quite popular to the aquarists and can do well if you are handling them in a delicate manner. The pother fishes kept with them needs to be extremely peaceful and the quality of the water should be outstanding. The required tank size is 75 gallons. They can be small, medium and large in size. |
| Tinker’s butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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These fishes are generally found at the depth of at least 150 feet. They are quite durable by nature. They are bold enough and spend most of their time in the open part of the aquarium. They can be fed on simple food. The minimum requirement is 55 gallons. Their food includes mysid shrimps and frozen food. |
| Red sea racon butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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These are found in the red sea. This is a durable species when kept in an aquarium. The other fishes kept with it should be peaceful and they need ample hiding places and excess of space to swim about. The minimum size of the tank has to be 55 gallons. They are carnivores by nature and eat crustaceans, shrimps etc. |
| Racoon butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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This is one of the hardiest butterflies that you can keep in an aquarium. The other fishes kept with them should be extremely peaceful and they should be fed on a variable diet. This fish needs a lot of room to swim around in a large tank. The minimum size of the aquarium should be minimum 55 gallons. |
| Yellow longnose butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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This is another hardy species of the butterflies. It will start to eat in an aquarium before any other species will do. If the other tank mates try to harass them in any way they will erect their strong and longer dorsal spines to combat them. A 75 gallon aquarium is required to keep them happy. |
| False falcula butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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This is also a hardy butterfly which is easy to keep in an aquarium. This should be kept in a peaceful environment and in case of any disturbance they will stop eating. But after getting acclimated they will become easy and start swimming openly in the aquarium. The required size of the tank should be 75 gallons. |
| True falcula butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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This is a species of butterfly which can be kept in small aquariums at home. They should always be kept with fishes which are peaceful. These fishes can be fed on variety of diet and they are carnivorous. Plenty of swimming room will keep them happy and energetic. The minimum aquarium size is 75 gallons. |
| Auriga butterfly (Saltwater Fish) | |
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These fishes are quite hardy and durable among the butterflies. The water condition which is required for them should be optimal and they will be healthy. When they get acclimated with the environment of the aquarium, they will become really bold. A 55 gallon tank is just perfect to keep these butterflies happy. They will feed on mysid shrimps or frozen food. |