1. BIOASPECTS OF ORNAMENTAL FISHES

2. GUPPY

3. GUPPY Classification: Family : Poecilidae Genus : Poecilia
Species : reticulata
Common name : Guppy

4. Characters
Within this species there are many colour strains, No two fishes ever being exactly alike.
The female guppys body colouration is much more subdued than that of male, although the female caudal line may be vivid.
The caudal fin may take many forms including fan, veil or pintail.
Gravid females require a heavily planted tanks this also protects the fry from being eaten by the parents.

5. Aquarium conditions Water : Medium-hard Temperature : 24°C
Swimming level : All levels
Special attention : Plants

6. Species details Origin : Trinidad Size : 30 mm Long
Feed : Algae, Green foods
Sexual dimorphism : Males have gonopodium
female are dull coloured and
Larger
Breeding method : Live bearer
Breeding Potential : Easy, prolific

7. PLATY

8. PLATY Classification: Family : Poecilidae Genus : Xiphophorus
Species : maculatus
Common name : Platy

9. Characters
By hybridization fish keepers have developed a large number of colour strains of platy.
In some cases the body and fins are a single colour. In some cases the fins are black. Very often multi coloured are also available.
Platy is a short, stocky fish and does not carry a sword. The dorsal fin rays are clearly visible.

10. Aquarium conditions Water : Medium-hard Temperature : 24°C - 26°C
Swimming level : All level
Special attention : Plants
Tank type : Community

11. Species details Origin : Central America Size : 50 mm Long
Feed : All foods
Sexual dimorphism : Males have gonopodium
Breeding method : Live bearer
Breeding Potential : Easy, prolific

12. BLACK MOLLY

13. BLACK MOLLY Classification: Family : Poecilidae Genus : Poecilia sp
Common name : Black molly

14. Characters
Body is jet-black in colour and seeming to have a velvety texture.
They are live bearer if given plenty of space, the males dorsal fin will become large.
It is an active fish and requires plenty of vegetable matter in its diet.

15. Aquarium conditions Water : Soft, Medium- hard Temperature : 24°C
Swimming level : Bottom
Special attention : Plants

16. Species details Origin : Mexico Size : 70 mm Long
Feed : Algae, Green foods
Sexual dimorphism : Males have gonopodium and may have large dorsal fin
Breeding method : Live bearer
Breeding Potential : Easy

17. SAILFIN MOLLY

18. SAILFIN MOLLY Classification: Family : Poecilidae Genus : Poecilia
Species : velifera
Common name : Sailfin Molly

19. Characters
Body colour is dark green but in the market an albino / gold variety is also available.
Each scale is dotted.
The Sailfin molly gets its name from the males impressive dorsal fin, which is erected to attract female.

20. Aquarium conditions Water : Hard Temperature : 24°C
Swimming level : All levels
Special attention : Plants
Tank type : Community

21. Species details Origin : Central America Size : 120 mm Long
Feed : Algae
Sexual dimorphism : Males have gonopodium and may have large dorsal fin
Breeding method : Live bearer
Breeding Potential : Easy

22. SWORD TAIL

23. SWORD TAIL Classification: Family : Poecilidae Genus : Xiphophorus
Species : helleri
Common name : Sword tail

24. Characters
Many colour varieties of swordtails are now established by selective breeding.
Before the sword develops you can sex young fishes by observing the anal fin; the female is fan shaped, the males rod like.
Generally orange red coloured sword tail is commonly available.

25. Aquarium conditions Water : Medium-hard Temperature : 24°C - 26°C
Swimming level : All levels
Special attention : Plants

26. Species details Origin : Central America
Size : 120 mm Long (Female) males are still smaller
Feed : Omnivorus
Sexual dimorphism : Males possesses sword at caudal fin and gonopodium.
Females are deeper bodied with fan shaped anal fin
Breeding method : Live bearer
Breeding Potential : Easy, prolific

27. MOSQUITO FISH

28. MOSQUITO FISH Classification: Family : Poecilidae Genus : Gambusia
Species : affinis
Common name : Mosquito fish

29. Characters Male are smaller than females.
Males upto 5 cm long and females 6 cm long seen.
They are peaceful and hardly aquarium live bearers.
Since they exhibit sexual dimorphism (the gonopodium makes the males easy to recognize).
Females are cannibalistic and should be removed after birth.

30. Aquarium conditions Water : Hard Temperature : 18°C - 24°C
Swimming level : Upper
Special attention : Plants
Gestation period : 3-4 weeks

31. Species details Origin : South East United States Size : 50 mm long
Feed : Mosquito larvae
Sexual dimorphism : Males has got gonopodium
Breeding method : Live bearer
Breeding Potential : Easy

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