Moonfish

is an important species of tropical fish, it is as small and colorful as the peacock fish, which is popular. Moonfish body length fish body length 4~6 cm, it is adaptable and reproduction ability is very strong. It is characterized by its ability to hybridize with swordtail fish to breed new species. Common moonfish species include: red moonfish, blue moonfish, red-finned golden moonfish, golden-headed moonfish, double-finned moonfish, sail-finned moonfish, and golden-headed sail-finned moonfish.

Chinese name

Moonfish

Alias

Flamboyant swordtail, fuller's fish, crescent moonfish

Synonymy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Portal

Phylum

Chordata

Organism

Radiofinacea

Order

Medaka

Family

Medaka

Genus

Swordtails

Species

Moonfishes

Region of Distribution

Mexico, Guatemala, and other river basins

Regional Water Temperature

18~24°C

7.4-8.0

Moonfish

Adult males are 5-6 centimeters long, females up to 8-9 centimeters. The body is short and laterally compressed with a slightly rounded belly. In natural waters, the body color of its original species is brown and black, with scattered blue spots on the side of the body and a half-moon shaped black stripe on the caudal peduncle.

The moonfish is small, delicate and popular for its many colors.

The red moonfish is the red moonfish with a red body, the blue moonfish with a golden head, the blue moonfish with a red belly and a black tail is the red moonfish with a black tail, the red moonfish with an alabaster body and red, yellow and blue spots is the tricolor moonfish, and the moonfish with a tall dorsal fin is the high-finned moonfish.

2Habits Edit

The moonfish also has a strong ability to adapt to the environment and temperature, can adapt to the water temperature of 18-28 ℃, the optimal growth temperature of 22-26 ℃, such as the precious

moonfish

species, the water temperature of 25 The optimal temperature for growth is 22-26 degrees Celsius.

Like neutral, weakly alkaline water, hydrogen ion concentration 39.81-100nmol / L (PH7-7.4).

When you notice that the moonfish is weak and sluggish in swimming, add some salt to the water (1-2 tsp of salt per 10 liters of water).

Moonfish are not picky eaters. It is gentle in nature, loves silence and swims for food in a civilized manner.

3 Moonfish - Species Classification Edit

Capable of hybridizing with swordtails, it has been bred by artificial superiority, and has so far produced many moonfish of different colors in body and fin color, which are very beautiful. There are red moonfish, blue moonfish (silver-blue), yellow moonfish (orange-yellow), black-tailed yellow moonfish, black-tailed red moonfish, flower moonfish, gold-head moonfish, and a harp-type moonfish that is newer and more exotic, and so on. These new fancy moonfish, which have been stabilized, should not be mixed with swordtails and should not be backcrossed with the original species to avoid undesirable mutations or regression.

Red Moonfish

This species is the most common moonfish and can certainly be found in aquarium stores. Surprisingly, many of the original species of moonfish have this red color. The body is rounded and cute as the female individual in the picture.

Sunset Moonfish

Named for having a body color as beautiful as the setting sun, this species is one of the common moonfish species. Because of its shiny body color, it is especially conspicuous in aquascape aquariums. Swimming this fish in a group adds to the aquarium's charm.

Golden Sunset Moonlight Fish

This is an attractive golden sunset moonlight fish with light coloring that stands out in darker aquariums. At first glance it seems to be very delicate, but in fact its feeding is the same as other moonfish feeding.

High-fin red moonfish

This is a high-finned red moonfish with a modified dorsal fin. The large dorsal fin gives an elegant look and more presence than the red moonfish. It is best to choose an individual with a beautiful dorsal fin when purchasing.

Pin-tailed Red Moonfish

This variety is a red moonfish with a modified pin-tailed dorsal fin. Although it doesn't have the same presence as the high finned red moonfish, it is a slender, inviting species. Try to avoid mixing it with fin-nibbling fish.

Blue Moonfish

The blue moonfish is the representative species of the blue moonfish, and it is the moonfish that gives you the most natural feeling. This moonfish also gives people a sense of coolness and is very cute. Unfortunately, there are not many chances to see this fish because its popularity is overwhelmed by the colorful varieties.

Blue Pepper High-Fin Moonfish

This is a peppery, high-finned version of the Blue Moonfish, with a lovely rounded body and an interesting large dorsal fin that does not match its size. There are not many chances to see this variety.

Black-fin red moonfish

The black color of each fin is called the black-fin type, and this is the black-fin variety of the red moonfish. The black color of its fins gives it an elegant look, and it is as easy to keep as other moonfish such as the red moonfish.

Blackfin Red Sun Moonfish

This fish is a blackfin variety of the Red Sun Moonfish and is a very common moonfish. Its bright body color contrasts strongly with its black fins, making it very attractive in the aquarium. When purchasing, it is best to choose an individual with bright black fins.

Steel Helmet Moonfish

This species is named after the fact that it looks like it is wearing a steel helmet because of the coloring on its entire body except for its head. At first glance it may give off a rustic look, but on closer inspection you'll find the black parts shining like metal, which is very beautiful.

Mint Mickey Mouse Moonfish: The pattern carried by the tail fin of this fish is jokingly called Mickey Mouse, which is very attractive and popular especially among small children. When purchasing, it is better to choose an individual with a clear pattern on the caudal fin.