The classification of "lamp fish" in China is relatively chaotic, and the introduction of many fish is also relatively lacking, so I plan to be a porter and dare to send a popular science post of lamp fish knowledge. Since the content is all hand-typed and translated from English, if there are errors or inaccuracies, please correct them.
First of all, to clarify a concept, the so-called lamp fish is actually a general term, in fact, there is no light family in the animal kingdom, the lamp family refers mainly to the lipid carp and some small tropical fish in the family of carp. This post mainly introduces the genus of the fish in the Family Galacinidae (Lipidopterae) under the order Licarpaceae, which is commonly known as the Flag Pulling. In fact, in addition to the common few flag pulling, there are also many "lamp fish" that are also flag pulling, red back blood seal flag, red tail ghost lamp, Amapa tricolor lamp
Neon lines, also known as Stuart's fish, Savana Tetra
It is found in central Brazil and is 2.5 to 3.5 cm long. It is recommended to breed in the South American style fish tank, the so-called South American style has been introduced earlier, that is, the bottom bed is sanded, plus sunken wood vines and weak lighting
。 The suitable water temperature is 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, and the PH is 5.5 to 7.5. Haddock neon is also an omnivorous fish, and it is also recommended to increase live food in addition to regular feeds. The female is darker in color and slightly larger.
Flame Crystal Flag, Crystal Red Tetra
Produced in the Amazon, the body length is 2 to 2.5 cm, which is also suitable for South American style landscaping, and the grass tank is no problem. The suitable water temperature is 20 to 28 degrees, and the PH is 5.0 to 7.0. The same omnivorous fish, very gentle personality, suitable for polyculture with fish of the same size, the mother fish body is larger and more rounded.
Red-eyed Loka lamp
Finally came a more well-known variety. The red-eyed loka lamp is produced in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil and has a body length of about 4 cm. This goods also like the South American style landscaping, it is recommended to lay a sandy bottom bed, add sunken vines blabla. The suitable temperature is 20 to 28 degrees Celsius, and the PH is 5.5 to 7.5. Omnivorous fish, very mild in nature, the mother fish has a darker and slightly larger body color. This goods are sold domestically and are more expensive
Amapa tricolor lamp,
One of the town building diagrams, the famous Amapa tricolor lamp, is also one of the landlord's favorite lamp fish. It is found in the state of Amapá in northeastern Brazil and is 2.5 to 3 cm long. It is also recommended that the South American style landscaping, sandy bottom bed, with sunken wood and vines, the lighting should not be too strong. The suitable temperature is 23 to 28 degrees Celsius, PH5 to 7. It is also omnivorous and can be fed ordinary feed, but it is recommended to supplement live food, such as red worms, shrimp, insect larvae and so on. The personality is very gentle, and the female fish has a darker body color and a slightly larger body.
Red-tailed ghost lights Loreto Tetra
It is found in southern Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Adults are 2 to 2.5 cm long. The red-tailed ghost is suitable for breeding in a fish tank with South American style landscaping, and it is recommended to lay a sandy bottom bed in the tank and add decorations such as sunken wood, vines, and fallen leaves. The suitable water temperature is 22 to 28 degrees, and the PH is 5.0 to 7.0. Red-tailed ghosts are omnivorous, and it is recommended to supplement some live foods in addition to regular fish food, such as red worms or shrimp. Red-tailed ghosts are mild and can be polycultured with fish of comparable size. The female is slightly larger and more rounded than the male.
Meta Black Neon, Red-winged Amethyst, Imperial Blue Lantern, Peruvian Tetra
The landlord actually does not know what the name of this product is, it seems that these three names refer to the same kind of fish, the scientific name is Hyphessobrycon peruvianus, in short, this product is not common. Produced in Peru, with a body length of 3 to 4 cm, it is recommended to be kept in a South American style tank, especially a weak light source. The suitable water temperature is 22 to 27 degrees, and the PH is 5 to 7. Omnivorous fish, with a gentle personality, can be polycultured with fish of similar size. The male fish is more colorful, and the female is slightly larger and slightly rounder.
Red Phantom Flag, Red Phantom Tetra
It's a familiar one. Although the red dream flag is not a bad street, it is also a relatively common flag pull. It is produced in Colombia and Venezuela and lives in streams in the rainforest. The body size is 3 to 3.5 cm, suitable for breeding in The South American style tank (it seems to be nonsense, South American fish are suitable for this style). The suitable water temperature is 20 to 28 degrees Celsius, PH4.5 to 7.5. Omnivorous flag pulling, very gentle personality, easy to raise, male fish fins longer.
Black Phantom Tetra
This product is also what I like, it looks very domineering, and the feeling of pulling the flag is completely different from other flag pulling. Produced in the Amazon, the body length is 3 to 3.6 cm, suitable for temperature of 20 to 28 degrees, PH5 to 7, omnivorous, mild temperament. The fins of the female are smaller, and some of the fins appear red.
Belgian Flag, Heterogeneous Fish, Flag Tetra
Origin of the Amazon, body length of 3 to 3.5 cm, suitable water temperature of 20 to 26 degrees, PH5.5 ~ 7.5, omnivorous fish, the female fish is slightly larger, the body color is darker. This product is very rare, and it is particularly easy to confuse with Amapa tricolor lamps... But there is still a clear difference, that is, the black line in the middle of the body runs from the head to the tail, while the black of the Amapa tricolor lamp is only more obvious near the head.
Smoutow Flag, False X-ray Tetra
It is from French Guiana and is 3 to 3.5 cm long. Suitable for South American style fish tanks, grass tanks can also be (pictured). Omnivorous fish, milder in personality, the female fish is larger and more rounded.
Red Tail Golden Flag, Golden Flag Light, Yellow Phantom Tetra
At first glance, it is the shape of the flag, produced in French Guiana and Brazil. It is very small, only 1.5 to 2 cm long. Suitable for water temperature of 20 to 28 degrees, PH5.0 to 7.0, omnivorous, female fish darker color, slightly larger body size. This cargo is often confused with the flag pulling of other varieties, distinguished by the black spot in the middle of its body, and the whole body of the cargo is rose red, and the fins are only red, and there is no other color mixed.
Northern Lights, Northern Carp
The name of this goods is very foreign, the Northern Lights, and it feels like something very powerful project
。 Native to French Guiana, it is smaller than 3 cm and prefers to swim in shallower waters along the banks of rivers. The same information is very small, I don't know if there are any big gods in The country.
Black Neon Tetra, herbertaxelrodi (scientific name)
The first cognitively subversive surprise emerged
I'm sure most aquarists would think that this product is the same as the Pauline light traffic light, but it is not. This product is a serious genus of fish, with a body length of 3 to 3.5 cm, PH5 to 7.5, suitable for a South American style tank, omnivorous, mild temperament, the female fish is darker and slightly larger. This product is very very common, the price is also very affordable, to be honest, it is also very good-looking, personally think that it is a relatively high cost performance lamp fish.
Spitfire, Ember Tetra, amandae (scientific name)
The familiar sprinkler light appeared
I believe that everyone did not expect that this goods is also a flag pull. In fact, if you look closely, you can still see that there is some similarity with the classic flag pulling, especially the towering dorsal fin on the back. The sprinkler is also produced in the Amazon, the size is very small, only 1.5 to 2.0 cm, it is recommended to be raised in a grass tank with dense aquatic grass, the filter can not be opened too large, this goods do not like the flow of waters too fast. The water temperature is 20 to 28 degrees, the PH is 5.0 to 7.0, and the small carnivorous fish
Although it is possible to feed ordinary feed, it is also recommended to supplement with some live food. The Flamelight has a gentle personality and travels in groups! Males are more colorful and females are more rounded.
New Big Hook Flag, Rainbow Flag, Little Blood Heart Flag, Socolofi
Note: The fish that was sent before have forgotten to write their scientific names (Latin), and the first word in the scientific name of the fish is the same, hyphessobrycon, indicating that it is the same genus, followed by the species. All English names are also common names, and the proper names are Latin!
Well, let's officially introduce this cargo. The name of the new big hook flag is believed to be familiar to everyone, produced in the Amazon, the body size is about 5 cm, the suitable temperature is 22 ~ 28 degrees, PH4 ~ 7.5. This product is relatively unspecific, but it is still recommended to keep it in a tank with dense aquatic grass and a dark bottom bed. It is said that low light favors its hair color. Omnivorous, males have a certain sense of territory, may chase other fish of comparable size or smaller size, male fish are more colorful, longer fins.
Red Heart Tick, Blood Heart Lamp, Bleeding Heart Tetra, erythrostigma (scientific name)
Produced in Peru and Brazil, the body size can reach 5.5 to 6 cm, the suitable water temperature is 21 to 28 degrees, PH4.0 to 7.5. Suitable for raising in a grass tank with a dark bottom sand, it is recommended that the light is not too strong (personally feel that the grass tank is densely planted with aquatic grass, there are dark areas). This product is omnivorous, but it is worth mentioning that it will eat fruit... If possible, you can feed less. Male fish have a certain sense of territory and are more colorful than female fish.