Angel Fish

Native

They live in Amazon River.

Description

Among the bulrushes, they grow thickly, and it is no easy task to get between their stems. But the Angel Fish swims freely in and out, for their bodies are completely flat. They come out to play in the clear water, but soon as there is any sign of an enemy, back they dart into the rushes. Once there, they are as well-protected as though they were behind a fence; their enemy can see them, but he can’t get through to them, so he has to give up and go away hungry.

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Sword Fish

Description

The Swordtail has a long growth like a sword on his tail, which is how he got his name. He lives in small ponds in South America. If the pond dries out in summer, he gets to another one across dry land. He coils up like a spring, uses his sword as a lever and does a little jump. He moves along like this in leaps until he comes to more water. When he is swimming, he uses his sword like a rudder, to steer. In the picture it has only one sword, but they sometimes have two, three, or even five.

Congo Tetra

Native

This fish comes comes from Tropical Africa.

Description

In the River Congo, he used to escape from his enemies , so he became a fast swimmer. Now he has come to live in the aquarium. He darts up and down like a little motor-boat, so fast that you cannot get a proper look at him until he stops for a rest. And if you want to catch him, you have to use a big net because he will wriggle out of a little one. He’ll spin off to the side, and however hard you look, there’ll be no sign of him at all.

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Pseudotropheus Auratus

Description

This fish has such a long name that it’s hard to remember; it is called the Pseudotropheus Auratus, and it is cunning little fish. It hides its roe in its mouth to save it from other fish, then shuts its mouth tight for twelve days, not opening it even to eat. However thin and hungry it gets, it will not open its mouth. At this period it even grows a special pouch under its jaw to take the roe. It doesn’t mind going hungry if it can be sure that the roe is always there, so that the young will hatch out safe and sound.

Jewel Fish

Description

The Jewel Fish swims quietly and self-importantly around the aquarium.When the time comes to breed, it chooses its spot, deposits its roe on a stone and stands guard over it, letting no other fish come near. It leaves its post only to eat .Then the male takes his turn , until the female returns, and so they stand guard, turn and turn about, like loving parents. Woe betide any fish which tries to harm their young; it gets such a beating that it will think twice before trying again.

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Description

Cichlids are not just aquarists favorite but also of fish scientists who study their distribution, relationships and even their behavior. Cichlids occur throughout Central and South America and Africa, extended into the Madagascar, and reach even to the subcontinents of India.

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Dwarf Gourami

Native

The dwarf gourami originally came from the Indian subcontinent; it originates from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. However, it has also been widely distributed outside of its native range. This fish inhabits slow-moving streams, rivulets, and lakes with plenty of vegetation

Description

The Dwarf Gourami is a very elegant fish. Its dark-blue breast looks like a shirt under a jacket , and the jacket itself is all red and light-blue checks. It gets this beautiful colouring only when it is fully-grown and has learned to swim fast. When it is small, it is quite different; grey and undistinguished, to make it difficult for its enemies to see.