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blushing shark

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                                                        Blushing shark   The blushing shark is a freshwater fish, however, it is called a shark because it bears a certain physical resemblance to sharks.   Its  scientific name is  Cyprinus  boga   and it is one of the species that make up the  Cyprinidae  family .

rainbow shark

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                                                      Rainbow shark   The rainbow shark is also known as the red-finned carp shark, and is called that because of its resemblance to sharks, however, it is a freshwater fish.  Its scientific name is   E  palzeorhynchos frenatum  and   it is one of the species belonging to the  Cyprinidae  family . Where does the rainbow shark live? These  freshwater animals  are  typical of the Asian continent  and live specifically in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. They generally remain in watersheds, tributaries, and rivers, moving seasonally to flooded forests, marshes, and floodplains. When they are in captivity they stay at the bottom of fish tanks, ponds or aquariums.  And they become quite territorial when they re...

Ringed longtail catshark

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                                                       Ringed longtail catshark   The ocellated long-tailed catshark  is one of the sharks belonging to the  Hemiscyllidae  family .  Its scientific name is  Hemiscyllium  ocellatum   and it is from the  order  Orectolobiformes  . Where does the ringed longtail catshark live? It is a shark native to the eastern Indian Ocean and the central western and southwestern Pacific Ocean .  And  it can be found in the waters of  Indonesia,  New  Guinea and  Australia  , staying at depth ranges that go from 0 to 40 meters. It should be noted that its presence is more common in shallow coastal waters, as well as in coral reefs located in the north of Western Australia and around New Guinea. It is more active at night and at...

Siamese Kelp Shark

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                                               Siamese Kelp Shark   The Siamese kelp shark is also known as the Siamese kelp shark, however, it is a freshwater fish.  Its  scientific name is  C  rossocheilus oblongus  and it is part of the   Cyprinidae  family . Where does the Siamese kelp shark live? This animal can be found in Thailand, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia;  although everything seems to indicate that the population that used to live in Java (Indonesia) has decreased considerably and may be extinct. Usually prefers to stay in the lowlands of streams, as well as on fast-flowing rocky areas of hills. It is important to note that if it is going to be kept in captivity, a pond that holds around 25 gallons of water will suffice.  Also, it should be covered with a lid as ...

What to do if your snail lays eggs

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  Freshwater snails are some of the most prolific aquatic animals you can keep.  While some species lay only 1-4 eggs at a time, many snails lay tens or hundreds in a single round! These eggs can be a complete surprise for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike!  Fortunately, caring for freshwater snail eggs is a simple task, and we will discuss how to care for some of the more common species below. Where can I find freshwater snail eggs? This is the most likely place for freshwater snail eggs in your aquarium. Also apply Mysterious Snails Mystery snails are a species of apple snail, and all apple snails lay large numbers of dozens of eggs at a time.  These packages are placed above the water in a moist place;  usually along exposed glass, tank rim, or hood, where humidity remains high. Apple snail eggs develop for 3 to 4 weeks, with small dark spots that are a sign of developing fertile embryos.  Eventually, the young freshwater snails are released and ...