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MARINE AQUARIUM FISH SPECIES ( Tropical and Cold water )
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Damselfish - Domino
The old English Sheepdog is an extremely affectionate
dog who could make an ideal pet. Sheep dogs are of a breed suitable for
guarding and herding sheep. |
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| Scientific Names |
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Dascyllus trimaculatus. |
| Family |
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Pomacentridae. |
| Origin |
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Indo-Pacific. |
| Medium |
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Tropical. |
| Diet |
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Omnivore, flake food. |
| Temperament |
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Relatively aggressive and
will only get more aggressive as it gets large. |
| Life Span |
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Unknown. |
The Domino or Three Spot Damselfish is an extremely hardy fish found
quite commonly in the pet trade. Very hardy and is often used to help
start new aquariums kept by beginners.
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Butterflyfish - Lemon
The Lemon Butterfly Fish is an amazing specimen that
can add a showy quality to many saltwater aquariums. |
| Scientific Names |
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Chaetodon miliaris. |
| Family |
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Chaetodontidae. |
| Origin |
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Indo-Pacific. |
| Diet |
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Chopped seafoods, Carnivore. |
| Temperament |
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Most Lemon Butterflies get
on well with other fish. |
The fish is mainly yellow with many dark spots on its sides forming
vertical stripes. It has a black bar through the eyes and its fins are
yellow. These are good community fish that are adored by many marine
enthusiasts.
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Goby - Neon
Though they do not seem to pay other fish in their aquariums
much attention, they are territorial amongst themselves, though rarely
aggressive. |
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| Scientific Names |
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Gobiosoma oceanops. |
| Family |
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Gobiidae. |
| Origin |
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Caribbean. |
| Diet |
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Neon Gobies should be offered
foods small enough to fit in their mouths. Often, mysis shrimp or brine
shrimp are appropriate. |
| Temperament |
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Peaceful. |
These lovely, peaceful little fish can make good additions to many reef
or fish tanks. Neon Goby is also quite hardy, making it ideal for any
marine hobbyist.
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