aquarium
📖 Overview
It occurs in temporary pools, swamps and ditches or rain pans, usually without connection to river courses . The adults die when waterbodies dry out with low rainfall . Males display to attract ripe females, pair off and spawn, grasping the female by folding over the large dorsal and anal fins . Spawning occurs daily for an extended period with a few eggs laid at a time . It is a bottom spawner and development is suspended when the water bodies dry out . The eggs hatch the following rainy season when the pan fills, the fish growing to maturity in a few weeks . It are aggressive predators on insects and other aquatic invertebrates ; therefore it is used for mosquito larva control . It is easy to maintain in the aquarium and thus a popular aquarium fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Males display to attract ripe females, pair off and spawn, grasping the female by folding over the large dorsal and anal fins; spawning occurs daily for an extended period; few eggs are laid at a time; eggs are laid in the bottom sediments and development is suspended when the waterbodies dry out; eggs can endure dessication; eggs hatch the following rainy season when the pan fills, fish growing to maturity in a few weeks; males grow larger than females and are brightly colored; usually complete their life within a year .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothobranchius cyaneus | Seegers | 1981 | Synonym |
| Nothobranchius jubbi jubbi | Wildekamp & Berkenkamp | 1979 | Synonym |
| Notobranchius cyaneus | Seegers | 1981 | Synonym |
| Notobranchius jubbi | Wildekamp & Berkenkamp | 1979 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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