Trip to Kanyakumari: Chapter 5: Aqua World Fish Exhibition, Kanyakumari: Part 4
Fishes in the exhibition:
- Name: Albino Catfish: Albino catfish is like all other albino as a result of the genetic anomaly that causes the fish to lack pigment and hence they appear white. There exists albino specimens of all catfish species in the wild but the light coloration makes them easier to spot by predators and it is therefore uncommon with adult albino catfish in the wild.
- Name: Red Parrot
Origin: Probably Singapore or Taiwan
Size: 6-8 inches
Food: Worms, Fish food, and small fishes - Name: Fresh Water Clam
Maximum Size: 2 inches
Color Form: Black, Tan
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Burma, Thailand
The fresh water clam is a living filter that helps keep aquarium water clean. By removing uneaten food and detritus from the water column, the fresh water clam helps maintain water quality and lower nitrate levels. - Name: Neon Jewel Cichlid Fish
Origin: West African Rivers
Maximum Size: 4 inches
Life Span: 10 years
Food: Worm, Small Insects. - Name: Shovel Nose Cat Fish
Species: Pseudoplatystoma Fasciata
Family: Pimelodidae
Habitat: Rivers of Venezuela and Peru
Unique character: Nocturnal, Predatory - Name: Platy, Red Swordtail
Family: Cyprinodontidae
Size: 2 inches
Food: Any standard aquarium food with high vegetable matter and bloodworms.
Origin: Mexico - Name: Feather Fin
Family: Apteronotidae
Habitat: Northern South America
Feeding: Omnivore
Unique character: It has a weak electric organ near the caudal peduncle, which is used to locate the food - Name: Neon Gourami
Distribution: Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
Size: Up to 5 cm
Depends mainly on atmospheric air for respiration. - Name: Rasbora Doniconius








No related posts.









Leave a comment