There are two types of Tropical Fish in Manhattan, NY; salt water and fresh water. Fresh water fish are those that are suitable for rearing in an aquarium, as are salt water fish; however, salt water fish require specific devices placed in the aquarium that allow them to survive in a simulated salt water environment. If you are considering tropical fish, it is important to have an aquarium that is large enough for them to swim and play as well as have areas that can be their own private territory, such as vegetation materials or rocks. There are a wide range of tropical fish to choose from, each with its own unique color and temperament. Here are some of the most common tropical fish housed in home aquariums.
Angelfish belong to the pterophyllum group and are one of the most common types of Tropical Fish in Manhattan, NY. Angelfish originated from the Amazon river basin in South America and there are three different species of angelfish; pterophyllum altum, pterophyllum scalare and pterophyllum leopoldi. The angelfish has a round body with triangular fins, which allow them to hide in vegetation as well as allow them to prey on smaller fishes. They also have a striped body, which works as a camouflage. There should be more than six fishes being reared in aquarium, because they do fight each other.
Oscars are also popular tropical fish for home aquariums. There are three types of Oscars; red Oscar, pink Oscar and tiger red Oscar. These are aggressive fish and frequently dominate other fish, so it is important to have at least six Oscars in the tank together to prevent them from preying on the other fishes. Oscars require a fairly large aquarium, typically a 500 gallon for six Oscars. They can share their space with white-tip sharks and plecostomus with fighting with each other.
A black knife-fish is often a favorite tropical fish because of its deep black color and weak electrical charge it produces. They can grow fairly large; up to 25 inches in length. If you choose black knife-fish for your aquarium, it is important to routinely check the pH balance of the water, which should be between 6.0 and 8.0 at all times. The staple diet of the black knife-fish are peas.
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