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Wakin (pron. Way-Ken)
Scientific name: carassius
auratus
Size: 25-45cm
Ph: 7.0-7.5
Gh:
180-250ppm (10-14deg)
Temp:
5-20 deg C
Tank size required:
Any- 30 litre min.
Diet:
Flakes, Pellets, Goldfish Dinner, Live Brine
Shrimp & Black worm. Frozen Brine Shrimp,
Bloodworm, Daphnia.
The wakin is a very hardy fish, ideally suited
for fish ponds or aquariums. They are a rather
odd looking fish when viewed from the side,
having a deep rounded body, but from above these
fish are gorgeous with their bright colour, long
body and fantail. This makes them perfect for
ponds where fish are predominantly viewed from
above.
Wakin are ideally kept at approximately 15°
C -
20°
C, but they can tolerate temperatures from
near freezing to the low thirties. All coldwater
fish will benefit from variety in the diet and
can help prevent unnecessary complaints such as
constipation and swim bladder.
Wakins will live very happily with other
goldfish such as Comets, Shubunkins and
Fantails.
Wakins and Goldfish are capable of reaching the
grand old age of 20years. Do not skimp on
filtration, as goldfish are heavy feeders and
produce a lot of waste. A power filter or at
least a large box filter must be used to trap
solid particles.
TROPICAL FISH OF THE MONTH
Odessa Barb
Scientific
name: punctius ticto
Size:
5-7.5cm but can reach 10cm
Ph:
6.5-7.0
Gh: 180-220ppm
(10-12 deg)
Temp: 20-28 deg
C
Tank size required: 2 foot
min.
Diet: Flakes, Pellets,
Live Brine Shrimp & Black worm. Frozen Brine
Shrimp Bloodworm, Daphnia and Beef heart.
The Odessa barb is a beautiful aquarium
fish, but less well known than its famous barb
relatives like the Tiger barb and the Rosy barb.
Odessa barbs should always be kept in groups
consisting of at least 4 Odessa barbs,
preferably more. Keeping fewer Odessa barbs will
usually result in very shy fish that spend most
of their time hiding or sitting at the bottom of
the aquarium. Odessa barbs are not as fin-nippy
as their tiger barb cousins and are a much
better suited to a community environment. A well
planted aquarium is recommended, but an open
area for swimming should also be included.
CHICHLID OF THE MONTH
Electric Yellow
Scientific name: labidochromis
caeruleus
Size: 10-13cm
Ph: 75-8.5
Gh:
200-250ppm (12-14 deg)
Temp:
24-28 deg C
Tank size required:
2 foot min.
Diet: Flakes,
Pellets, Live Brine Shrimp & Black worm. Frozen
cichlid dinner, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Veggie
Diet.
The Electric Yellow Cichlid is set
apart from other African Cichlids by its
striking electric yellow coloration. It injects
an irresistible splash of bold colour to the
cichlid aquarium, a peaceful and shy cichlid
compared to other African Cichlids; Squabbles
between yellows are rarely serious and resulting
injuries are rare. Electric yellows shouldn't be
kept in the same aquarium with other aggressive
species of cichlids.
Keeping a group of about 6 electric yellows is
best as long as you have the room in your
aquarium. Ideal tank mates include other Lake
Malawi African Cichlids and African Catfish of
the genus Synadontis.
The Electric Yellow will act aggressively
towards fish of similar body shape and colour
perceived to be a threat for food and mate.
They will do best if you have provided plenty of
tough plants, caves and rocks in your tank.
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