DATA SHEET Scientific name: Zebrasoma Flavescens Common name: Yellow Tang Taxonomic classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Subclass: Neopterygii Order: Perciformes Suborder: Acanthuroidei Family: Acanthuridae Genus: Zebrasoma Species: Flavescens Description: Zebrasoma Flavescens has a flattened oval shape, a small, elongated mouth with chisel-shaped teeth that uses to swell algae from the rocky surface, the dorsal fin and the anal extend over a large […]
Salt Water
Data Sheet: Pterapogon Kauderni “Banggai Cardinalfish”
SCHEDA TECNICA Scientific name: Pterapogon Kauderni Common name: Banggai cardinalfish Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Suborder: Percoidei Family: Apogonidae Genus: Pterapogon Species: Kauderni Description: Pterapogon Kauderni has an ovaloid body with a long caudal peduncle, has two dorsal fins, one smaller and the other more developed. The male compared to the female has a more squared jaw and three small […]
How to protect metal temperature probes from salty water
Today I will show you a simple escamotage to protect the temperature probes with metal head from corrosion of sea water. Lately, I have often done DIY projects, especially in aquariums, where the use of temperature probes for salty water in your aquarium was required. As long as these probes are plastic all fine, but […]
Data Sheet: Tridacna Crocea “Crocea Clam”
DATA SHEET Scientific Name: Tridacna Crocea Common Name: Crocea Clam Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Subclass: Heterodonta Order: Veneroida Family: Tridacnidae Genus: Tridacna Species: Crocea Description: Tridacna Crocea is a large bivalve mollusk that has a triangular shell with robust and convoluted valves with ribs, where the cloak is hooked when it is extroflexed. At the center of the cloak is […]
Data Sheet: Pavona Cactus “Cactus Coral”
DATA SHEET Scientific Name: Pavona Cactus Common Name: Lettuce Coral, Cactus Coral, Potato Chip Coral Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Anthozoa Subclass: Hexacorallia Order: Scleractinia Family: Agariciidae Genus: Pavona Species: Cactus Description: Pavona Cactusis predominantly formed from foliar colonies with polyps on both faces / leaves. Some species are incrustant, laminar or massive. They present small and shallow coral, […]
Data Sheet: Acanthurus leucosternon “Powder Blue Tang”
DATA SHEET Scientific Name: Acanthurus Leucosternon Common Name: Powder blue tang or powderblue surgeonfish Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Subclass: Neopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Acanthuridae Genus: Acanthurus Species: A. Leucosternon Description: Acanthurus Leucosternon has a flattened and elongated ovoid body, a small mouth with chisel teeth that uses to rock algae from the rock surface, the dorsal fin and the spine […]
Data Sheet: Chrysiptera Cyanea
DATA SHEET Scientific name: Chrysiptera Cyanea Common name: Blue damselfish Taxonomic classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Pomacentridae Genre: Chrysiptera Species: C. Cyanea Description: Fusiform body, flat on the hips. It has 13 dorsal spines, 2 anal spines and 13-14 soft anal spines. Coloring: It has a beautiful electric blue color; Behavior: This fish is […]
Data sheet: Valenciennea puellaris (Orange Spotted Goby)
DATA SHEET Scientific Name: Valenciennea puellaris Common Name: Diamond Goby or Diamond Watchman Goby or Orange Spotted Goby Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Suborder: Gobioidei Family: Gobiidae Genus: Valenciennea Species: V. puellaris Description: This small fish has an elongated body length of 14 cm in nature, while in an aquarium it usually does not exceed 8 cm. Coloring: The body is whitish […]
How to build a plywood fiberglass tank Part 2
Finally, we are talking about the construction of our wooden and fiberglass aquarium. For those who have not read the first part here is the article “How to Build a Wood and Fiberglass Aquarium Part 1“. In this article we will discuss the construction of the reinforcement curbs and how to apply the resin. The […]
Data sheet: Lysmata Amboinensis “White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp”
Photo By Felice PanicoDATA SHEET Scientific name: Lysmata Amboinensis Common Name: White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp Taxonomic classification Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Malachite Subclass: Eumalacostraca Order: Decapod Suborder: Pleocyemata Family: Hippolytidae Genus: Lysmata Species: Amboinensis Description: They are very peaceful and sociable animals for this reason they are suitable for any type of tank. Periodically they make a mute […]