How old is The Rainbow Fish?

How big does a Chilatherina axelrodi get?

1 Scientific Name: Chilatherina axelrodi 2 Family: Melanotaeniidae 3 Origin: New Guinea 4 Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm) 5 Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks 6 Lifespan: 5 years 7 Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller 8 Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon 9 Diet: Omnivore, eats from surface 10 Breeding: Egglayer More items…

What happens to Chilatherina “Wapoga” after a water change?

After a water change, one of our rainbowfish species, a rather rare one in the hobby, Chilatherina alleni “Wapoga” will go through a remarkable transformation. Chilatherina alleni “Wapoga” cruising lazily in the aquarium beneath the Staurogyne sp. Bihar.

What is a Chilatherina alleni?

My Chilatherina alleni “Wapoga” were F1 offspring of wild fish collected by Gary Lange and introduced to the American aquarium hobby just in the last few years and are still quite rare. I asked Gary to share with me, his own journey and history with this beautiful fish. An excited Chilatherina alleni male is a sight to behold.

Are there different types of alleni?

There had been other collections of the alleni but they were all very similar fish. The C. alleni “Wapoga” claim to fame was it’s coloration … lots more red and of course people like to see red in fish.

Why is the alleni Wapoga so popular?

To whom the fish was named after. There had been other collections of the alleni but they were all very similar fish. The C. alleni “Wapoga” claim to fame was it’s coloration … lots more red and of course people like to see red in fish.

How do Chilatherina alleni fight for dominance?

In a frenzied dance, the dominant male will try to attract the female C. alleni over to the largest willow moss clump in an attempt to get her to shed some eggs. The whole effect is quite frenetic and a contrast to the normal placid state of the aquarium. Right after a water change, two male Chilatherina alleni “Wapoga” wrestle for dominance.

What is a Wapoga?

My Chilatherina alleni “Wapoga” were F1 offspring of wild fish collected by Gary Lange and introduced to the American aquarium hobby just in the last few years and are still quite rare. I asked Gary to share with me, his own journey and history with this beautiful fish.

What kind of fish is bright blue?

Blue fish species are pretty rare in freshwater, but there are some amazing species in the modern aquarium trade. Even common aquarium fish like guppies and betta fish are available in various shades of blue. What Kind Of Fish Is Bright Blue?

What kind of fish is alleni?

Remarks: Alleni or Wapoga Rainbowfish ( Chilatherina alleni ) are one of the most beautiful species in the hobby. Males show colors including blue, green, orange, yellow, and red. They are found in West Papua in slow-moving tributaries.

What happens to our rainbowfish after the monthly water change?

However, our ordinary rainbowfish aquarium shares with us moments of the extraordinary, especially after the monthly water change. After a water change, one of our rainbowfish species, a rather rare one in the hobby, Chilatherina alleni “Wapoga” will go through a remarkable transformation.

Is the siriwo a high energy fish?

It to was a very high energy fish compared to any other bows and higher energy then the other species in the Chilatherina genus, however it was not quite as crazy as the Wapoga! Just thought I would post a picture of the Siriwo fish in this thread.

What animals are native to Ireland?

Twenty-six terrestrial mammals are native to Ireland, including the Irish hare, the Irish stoat, the Irish grey partridge, and ten species of bats. Though well over 450 unique bird species call Ireland home for at least part of the year, all but two of these species are migratory.

Are there Sharks in the Irish coastal waters?

There are five species of shark which anglers may contact in Irish coastal waters. They are the Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus), Thresher (Alopias vulpinus), Six Gilled (Hexanchus griseus), Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) and the Blue (Prionace glauca).

What happened to the siriwo fish?

Many breeders in North America have dropped this fish and now have the Wapoga fish in there collection, which is kind of sad for the Siriwo fish. Fortunately Mark Nicholson in the USA is maintaining a colony of the Siriwo and so they should be around for a while.

What’s the difference between a Wapoga and a siriwo?

The C. alleni “Wapoga” claim to fame was it’s coloration … lots more red and of course people like to see red in fish. But now after raising both fish I can see a few other differences. One being the Siriwo grew faster and was also a little wider.

What is the biggest fish ever caught in Ireland?

Irish Record 42lb 12oz taken on 25.09.2005 by Larry Kelly at White Lake. Record 42lb taken on 22.03.1964 by M.Watkins at River Barrow. An elongated, torpedo-shaped fish with a large tail and both dorsal and anal fins set back and close to the tail.

What is the Irish freshwater fishing guide section?

This section offers an over-view of most of the Irish fresh-water species available to local and visiting anglers. It gives information on each particular fish, including specimens and records, along with a brief description of how, when and where to find a particular species.

What are some of the lesser-known Irish mythological creatures?

The Oilliphéist used to inhabit the dark, murky waters of many lakes and rivers across Ireland and many Irish warriors ended up fighting these Celtic folklore creatures. 5. The Dearg Due (one of the lesser-known Irish mythological creatures) Photo left: R. de Moraine, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Right: Olga Vasileva Ah, the Dearg Due.

What is the National Fish of Ireland?

The national fish of Ireland is the Nothern pike. Fresh water fish have been described as Ireland’s national fish. They are also called coarse fish. This category includes the likes of bream perch and carp.

What is the national dog breed of Ireland?

The national dog breed for the Republic of Ireland is the Irish Wolfhound though some people contest the idea, proposing the Kerry Blue Terrier as the substitute. The national land animal is not very clear although the Irish Hare has been treated as the national animal. It can be noted that the hare was not the original idea for a national animal.

What fish live in the Irish Sea?

The leafscale gulper and the Portuguese dogfish are but two of 71. The basking shark is common in Irish waters. The basking shark is common in Irish waters.

Are there sharks off the coast of Ulster?

That they are ocean wanderers had been suspected and the sharks off the coast of Ulster have long been considered as part of the same population as those off the west coast of Scotland, which should hardly be surprising given that it’s the same body of water that just happens to be fringed by countries in different national jurisdictions.

How dangerous are gill sharks in Ireland?

Of late we have has six gill and seven gill sharks in Irish waters, the latter being caught off of the Kerry coast and the former off of the Clare coast. In theory every one of those could do damage to a human, with some of them more than able to kill a human.

How many sharks are there in Ireland?

The new New Red List of Cartilaginous Fish says that Irish waters contain 71 species of shark, about half of the number that live in European waters. This includes a broad range of sharks, skates, rays and rabbitfish. Of the 71 different species occurring in Irish waters, there was sufficient data to assess the numbers of 58 of them.