In our article we want to talk about the most popular inhabitants of the aquarium - black fish. They are in great demand. A well-designed aquarium and well-chosen fish are the pride of the owner and speak of his great taste. Black aquarium fish - a stylish and unusual solution. What are their varieties?
Mollinsia
One of the most common aquarium fish is molliesia. She has been popular for many years. Most often, aquarists find precisely black fish, artificially bred. It is also called Pecilia sphenops, Mollies Lira, Mollies sharp-winged. This fish is black (photo is given in the article), it looks like velvety. It appeared with us in the forties, and only in the sixties it got quite widespread.
This fish lives in the waters of America from Colombia to Mexico. Under natural conditions, different types of mollinsia have a completely different color. But the black fish (aquarium) was bred artificially, it got its name because of the uniform velvet-black color.
In mollies, an oblong, laterally flat body with small fins and large eyes. These fish belong to the viviparous species.
Mollinesia is quite active and at the same time moderately friendly creature. The fish prefers to stay in the middle layer of water. She can live both in the general aquarium, and in a separate. Mollinesia gets along well with almost all of its neighbors. The only representatives of the underwater world with which it may conflict are tiger barbs. Mollieses get along remarkably well, but in a cramped vessel the males sometimes chase each other, therefore it is better for them to purchase a spacious aquarium so that each individual has at least ten liters of water. Fishes are very fond of all sorts of thickets and shelters, but at the same time they need a place to frolic.
Gold fish (black)
Over the millennium of breeding goldfish, dozens of varieties have finally appeared with surprisingly different colors: from pearl white to velvety black. Gold fish - black - this is something extraordinary. They have become so popular that they sometimes compete with golden individuals.
Since together with this kind of fish it will not be possible to contain algae in the aquarium - they completely eat them, the black fish looks beautiful on white ground. The sight is unusual and bewitching.
It should be remembered that gold fish cannot be kept together with tropical species, since they need a completely different temperature regime.
Now more than fifty varieties of goldfish are known . They all differ not only in color, but also in the shape of the fins, eyes, body, and scales.
In aquariums, their sizes do not exceed twelve centimeters. Goldfish love space and good aeration. In fact, they are flocking creatures, and therefore feel better in a team than in solitude. In addition, the fish are calm and friendly, they can get along well with all neighbors without showing aggression. But they are also better off picking quiet varieties as friends, since active representatives can injure them with beautiful fins and damage their eyes. It should be noted that goldfish are considered aquarium centenarians, since they can live in it for up to ten years.
Zebrasoma
Another black fish is zebrasoma. It is a very rare species in home aquariums. That is why it is very much appreciated. It is very hardy; keeping it in an aquarium is not particularly difficult. But on sale such fish are infrequent. This is due to the fact that they lead a nocturnal lifestyle and live in inaccessible corners. Fish are characterized by survivability. They are quite large (21 centimeters).
In nature, a zebrasome is found in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the Solomon Islands, Tuamotu, and Pitcairn. To keep such fish at home, you need an aquarium with a volume of at least five hundred liters. Other species of fish are very aggressive on zebrasomes, and those, in turn, angrily welcome newcomers, although this passes with time. In an aquarium, fish does not breed.
Black dory
Black Dory fish is an ordinary surgeon fish. The children began to call her Dory after the release of the animated film "Nemo". Surgeons are very popular fish in marine aquariums. They all have a bright and attractive color, and black varieties are also found. Surgeon fish keep the aquarium clean. However, their behavior cannot be called calm; often they behave aggressively. Some individuals grow so large that they cannot be kept at home.
Under certain circumstances, surgeon fish can change color, becoming darker or lighter. They got their unusual name due to a very sharp outgrowth located in the tail region, which resembles a blade. In an angry state, fish can cut and smash each other with such weapons, but the damage is usually not serious.
All surgeons are voracious creatures who love to eat. They are herbivorous and agree to almost all plant foods.
Black surgeon 0 is Achilles, it is also called red-tailed. This fish is black with orange spots on the sides and the same bright tail. This kind of surgeon is the least hardy and most susceptible to disease.
Labeo
Two-color Labeo is quite widespread in the aquarium world. The most beautiful is black fish with a red tail. She looks very bright and contrast. The velvety black color of the body turns into a bright red fin. In the aquarium, these fish reach twelve centimeters. They like to hide in shelters and caves, because the pond must be equipped with everything necessary. In addition, the labs are characterized by a cocky character. Very often they conflict with their neighbors in red or with their brothers. In principle, a labeo can be kept with other fish, but on condition that the aquarium is large enough (at least one hundred liters).
If several individuals live in one pond, then a larger one will necessarily dominate, and it will constantly prove its superiority by entering into fights.
Little black fish
If you want to see in your aquarium a quick flock of small black fish that frolic fun, then you certainly need to get the Pecilian family.
Swordsmen, guppies, and Pecilia are bred in a noble black color. All of the above varieties get along well with each other. They can make an excellent company with the
black phantom ornatus
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Black angelfish
In a fairly large aquarium (from a hundred liters or more), you can contain a couple of black tanning salons. These fish have an interesting crescent-shaped fins. They love dense vegetation, but the rich black color does not allow them to completely get lost. Scalaria are quite peaceful, they can be combined with pecelium.
Black knife
Uteronot received the nickname Black Knife because of the shape of his elegant body. Fish of this species are completely painted black, only two white rings are present on the tail. The black knife is an unusual fish. Her belly fin is so developed that it allows him to swim in almost all directions.
Arteronotes are very aggressive towards their brethren, therefore they are recommended to be kept separately. In addition, they grow quite large - up to twenty centimeters. Active but peaceful apertones get along well with scalars and mollies. But they can perceive small guppies as food.
Black cichlids
Black cichlids are unique fish. First of all, they are interesting for their unusual colors. In addition, they surprise with their habits: they can be so tamed that they allow you to stroke yourself.
Black cichlids look wonderful and spectacular in a separate aquarium.
Instead of an afterword
The beauties discussed above instantly attract the eye. If you decide to design your aquarium in the style of minimalism, then black fish and artificial white soil will be a great effective solution. Fortunately, dozens of species of black aquarium fish are currently bred.