Showing posts with label Cyprinidae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cyprinidae. Show all posts

Sunday, 20 February 2011

Rainbow Shark Fact Sheet

Here is a fact sheet of the Rainbow Shark

Scientific Name
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
Family
Cyprinidae
Common Names
Ruby Shark, Red-fin Shark, Red-finned Shark, Rainbow Shark
Origin
Thailand
Adult Size
Up to 15 cm
Social
Can be territorial
Lifespan
4 - 6 years
Diet
Herbivorous and omnivorous diet
Breeding
Egglayer
pH
6.5 - 7.0
Hardness
2 - 15 dH
Temperature
22 - 26 C

Sunday, 24 May 2009

Danio Fact Sheet

Here is a fact sheet of the danio

Scientific NameBrachydanio rerio
FamilyCyprinidae
Common NamesZebra danio, zebrafish, striped danio, rerio, lauputi, anju
OriginEastern India
Adult Size6 cm
SocialPeaceful, suitable for community tanks
Lifespan5 years
DietOmnivore, eats most foods
BreedingEgglayer
pH6.5 - 7.0
Hardness5-12 dGH
Temperature18-24 C