Sea Life
The marine or salt water environment is one of the most diverse and colorful environments on the planet. As you enter the marine aquarium of Rhydin, you will meet an enormous range of creatures, some so very small that they are easily missed, and others so large they defy imagination.
Sea water is not a consistent salinity. It varies from place to place and season to season. Even the depth influences the make up of sea water. The general range of sea water for the aquarium is a density of 1.025 -1.028. The pH is also maintained around 8.0 pH.
Welcome to the RhyDin Aquarium.
Squirrelfishes (Family Holocentridae)
Squirrel fish are easily recognized as most are similarly shaped with a deeply notched dorsal fin, forked tail, large eyes and a very strong second spine of the anal fin. In some genera, Neonphon, Sargocentron, and Holocentrus, there is also a strong, sharp spine present on the cheek bone. Squirrelfishes are basically red in color, usually trimmed with a pattern of black, white or yellow.
They have large eyes, and the red coloration, both of which are adaptations to a nocturnal existence. They are very shy during daylight, and prefer to come out in the evenings to eat. Squirrelfishes are carnivorous and will eat any fish smaller than themselves.
The Holocentridae family is further divided into two subfamilies: Holocentrinae (squirrel fishes) and Myripristinae (soldierfishes). Until recently, the subfamily of squirrel fishes was thought to contain only one genus, Holocentrus. But, two new species having significant anatomical differences were found in the Atlantic. Thus, they were given separate genera, Flammeo and Adioryx. These three genera contain a total of 32 species of squirrel fish.
Compatibility: Squirrelfish, tangs and surgeons, live corals, live rock, sand.
Sargocentron http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Zoology%20Museum/702px-Sargocentron.jpg
Crown Squirrelfish http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Zoology%20Museum/Crown_Squirrelfish.jpg
The marine or salt water environment is one of the most diverse and colorful environments on the planet. As you enter the marine aquarium of Rhydin, you will meet an enormous range of creatures, some so very small that they are easily missed, and others so large they defy imagination.
Sea water is not a consistent salinity. It varies from place to place and season to season. Even the depth influences the make up of sea water. The general range of sea water for the aquarium is a density of 1.025 -1.028. The pH is also maintained around 8.0 pH.
Welcome to the RhyDin Aquarium.
Squirrelfishes (Family Holocentridae)
Squirrel fish are easily recognized as most are similarly shaped with a deeply notched dorsal fin, forked tail, large eyes and a very strong second spine of the anal fin. In some genera, Neonphon, Sargocentron, and Holocentrus, there is also a strong, sharp spine present on the cheek bone. Squirrelfishes are basically red in color, usually trimmed with a pattern of black, white or yellow.
They have large eyes, and the red coloration, both of which are adaptations to a nocturnal existence. They are very shy during daylight, and prefer to come out in the evenings to eat. Squirrelfishes are carnivorous and will eat any fish smaller than themselves.
The Holocentridae family is further divided into two subfamilies: Holocentrinae (squirrel fishes) and Myripristinae (soldierfishes). Until recently, the subfamily of squirrel fishes was thought to contain only one genus, Holocentrus. But, two new species having significant anatomical differences were found in the Atlantic. Thus, they were given separate genera, Flammeo and Adioryx. These three genera contain a total of 32 species of squirrel fish.
Compatibility: Squirrelfish, tangs and surgeons, live corals, live rock, sand.
Sargocentron http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Zoology%20Museum/702px-Sargocentron.jpg
Crown Squirrelfish http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Zoology%20Museum/Crown_Squirrelfish.jpg