Difference between revisions of "Sphyraena barracuda"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Commonly found in oceans worldwide. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :This fish must have a large tank, ideally a long, and/or circular raceway shaped, if not wide tank with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs, making them suitable for a non-reef, or reef aquarium depending on preference. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle. Adults have a dark back for countershading. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Oddballs, Barracuda | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Oddballs, Barracuda | ||
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== Pictures == | == Pictures == | ||
| + | ==Videos== | ||
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| + | |Feeding: | ||
| + | |In an aquarium: | ||
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| + | |<youtube>z-RROYyWiro</youtube> | ||
| + | |<youtube>CmM0ITdC4e4</youtube> | ||
| + | |} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | *[ | + | *{{FishBase|id=1235}} |
| + | *[[w:Great barracuda|Wikipedia]] | ||
*[http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetail.asp?cid=291&pid=2048&did=1 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | *[http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetail.asp?cid=291&pid=2048&did=1 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | ||
*[https://www.saltwaterfish.com/product-barracuda Saltwaterfish.com] | *[https://www.saltwaterfish.com/product-barracuda Saltwaterfish.com] | ||
| + | *[http://eol.org/pages/205286/overview EOL] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:02, 17 June 2020
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
3785 Litres (1000 US G.)
180-200 cm (70.9-78.7")
8.1 - 8.4
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
9-14 years
Family
Sphyraenidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Commerson's Sea Pike, Barra, Snoek, Short Barracuda, Striped Seapike, Barracouta
Additional scientific names
- Agrioposphyraena barracuda, Esox barracuda
Origin[edit]
- Commonly found in oceans worldwide.
Sexing[edit]
- Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten.
Diet[edit]
- A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- This fish must have a large tank, ideally a long, and/or circular raceway shaped, if not wide tank with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs, making them suitable for a non-reef, or reef aquarium depending on preference.
Behaviour[edit]
- A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild.
Identification[edit]
- An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle. Adults have a dark back for countershading.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
| Feeding: | In an aquarium: |
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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