Pseudochromis LUTEUS
Hi ,
By doing a little reading this week, I came across a beautiful unknown pseudochromis! This is pseudochromis luteus , a small scale in high color !
There are many species of Pseudochromis , but only a very small of them are present in the trade . some are virtually unknown with little information and photos on them. One of these species is Pseudochromis luteus .
Pseudochromis luteus males are pink, orange and yellow throughout and without cause. Unlike other pseudochromis the generally dull appearance of the female, is not custom in this species the tail is incredibly bright in shades purple - pink, contrasting with the general color of gray - green body. This feature coupled with a gray body with a tail of a different color can be seen also in other species such as female P. and P. coccinicauda tapeinosoma .
Females of the latter two species are grayish throughout , the first having an orange - red tail and the last with a yellow tail . It is unfortunate that the very aggressive nature of pseudochromis probably not allow the mixture of these three species in the same tank . It would have been interesting to have females tapeinosoma P. , P. and P. luteus coccinicauda all together , giving a fun mix of yellow tails , orange and purple painted on gray background.
A couple of P. Luteus would certainly brighten any reef aquarium and believe me , breeders and enthusiasts of all kinds are keen to make a future breeding project . Males and females are very different, but both sexes are really beautiful and look great in a reef.
P. luteus is difficult to achieve , not because it is rare in the wild , but it is a species that has not been collected for the aquarium trade . Pseudochromis luteus is found primarily in Japan and at depths of 5 to 10m . It is also found in the Philippines but all images and information available for this species so far are based on individuals found in Japan. This does not mean that it is specifically endemic !
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Filtration in Aquarium
Filtration is essential in aquarium because it is a closed environment , the whole quality of your water and balance your aquarium depends . The filtration systems are not lacking on the market, you will always find a system suitable for your tank , whether internal, external, under the tank , mechanical, chemical , natural, plant , etc ... All are more or less effective. For certain specific conditions, for reasons other configuration , choose there depending on what you raise in your tank .
The external filter :
Its high quality is that it takes no space in the tray, by cons , the sealing must not fail you . Disassembly is quick and easy to clean and large enough capacity filtration. Choose it still good sized . Its flow rate should be between 2 and 3 times the volume of the tank per hour.
The foam filter :
This filter, less used, is however very convenient for breeding tanks , hospital , quarantine, or for small volume tanks . Its main advantage is its price.
The internal filter electric motor :
This type of filter is usually reserved for small tanks , the filtration capacity is not very high and cleaning is not very effective. It goes for small tanks from 40 to 150 liters in need of a lot of current .
The undergravel filter :
This is a plate placed under the sand , pierced along its entire surface, the water sucked by the air exhauster or by a water pump to the output is forced to pass through the gravel , the filtration is done this level , then the height of gravel must be higher than in the other filters . It is possible to replace the recovered system ( here the air pump and a bubbler ) by a water pump (for flow) , along with reverse direction of movement . Do not change the direction of flow once the balanced aquarium. The problem with this type of filter is the risk of clogging , which may lead to the stoppage of filtration, this type of filter is only suitable for temporary aquariums, less than 2 years.
The filter funnel :
This filter is widely used because it has a very good performance , easy cleaning and requires very little investment. It also allows you to receive the heater , it is possible to make without much knowledge. It also has the advantage of always having a little space available if you want to temporarily add a mass filter (like charcoal ) . The filter must have a sedimentation volume of 15 to 20% of the tank volume to be effective.
The filter gutter :
The gutter filter is actually the old version of semi- moist filter (see below) . There is practically no longer used since its inception . Its effectiveness is good but it is a filtration system quite noisy , access to filtration materials is very easy , or to his advantage. Good oxygenation of the water .
The semi- moist filter ( percolation )
( Also known as trickle filter or even more precisely filtration percolation ) This is the most efficient filter that is , with a capacity of filtration away from others. Here, the filter media are not submerged , they are above the water which gives denitrifying bacteria such as oxygen oxidation of organic waste is in very good conditions. The implementation is still quite complex , because it requires a second tank in the aquarium , accessibility for maintenance is very good. You have several options in the choice of filter materials , below left , foam filter , and right , bio balls ( balls in black or blue plastic , with multiple slots with a great mounting surface to denitrifying bacteria) . It is important to calculate the ratio of the volume of the settling volume after adding the height of the overflow in case of failure of the water pump.
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Kisser - Kissing Fish
Commun Name
kisser - Kissing Fish
Scientific Name
Helostoma temminckii
family
Helostomatidae
Life expectancy
10 years
Adult size
10 cm in captivity, but it can reach 30 cm in nature
Reproduction
This species breeds only rarely in captivity. It does not build a bubble nest but a piece of lightweight polystyrene or large sheet can be used as support. A large number ( several thousands) of floating eggs are then laid. Hatching occurs after 48 hours. Monitoring by the male is very limited and often even non-existent.
Difference between male and female
The female is a little more rounded than the male and there is also a difference in the dorsal and anal fins are more developed in the male .
commercial price
About 6 $
Ph
between 6.5 and 8
Hardness
between 5 º and 30 º Th Th
Temperature
between 22 º C and 28 º C
Habitat and need
Sue- East Asia , Thailand , Sumatra, Java Mouss
Minimum Bac
200 liters
Food
It accepts all fish foods, but can not absorb that much smaller than the size of his mouth prey.
In principle herbivorous (algae , salads, spinach) , he sometimes eat small live prey .
Behavior
Swimming area
Surface and middle
Brightness
dim light
Need plants
No plants either, unless you want to feed them ..
Sociability
Despite its size, it is a peaceful fish.
Avoid putting it in the presence of round fish because it tends to " kiss " them hardly . They are friendly although .
Also avoid plants because it tends to devour them .
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