Chicago Aqaurium and Aquatic Life New Arrivals...Puffers, Orandas, Juguar Cichlids and more!
We just received some Large puffers and Figure 8 puffers. (Your choice - $15!)
Puffers have a unique and comical way of swimming. Some species of Puffer Fish live best in freshwater, some other species live best in brackish water, and some Puffers live best in marine or sea water. - we have a nice assortment that will do great in your freshwater tank.
Tetraodon biocellatus, commonly the figure 8 puffer or eyespot puffer, is a pufferfish found in freshwater in Southeast Asia.
Figure 8 puffers can grow to about 3" long. They are colorful fish, with greenish yellow patterns on their backs. These patterns vary greatly from fish to fish, but the markings either side of the caudal fin resemble the number eight, or eye-spots (earning the species another common name as 'Eye-spot puffer'). Figure 8 puffers are relatively peaceful among tetraodontidae, and have been kept successfully with other fish such as bumblebee gobies and mollies, but as with all pufferfish there is a risk that tankmates will not be tolerated.
Another new arrival - Julli Chromis Marlieris - in the cichlid family. We are selling pairs for $12.99! This is such a good deal, for a pair of really pretty freshwater fish!
Julidochromis is a genus of cichlids in the subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae. They are commonly called julies and are endemic to Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa.
These ray-finned fish are smallish to mid-sized (about 7-15 cm/3-6 in) and have a yellowish backgroupd color with black lengthwise stripes or a checkerboard pattern.
Then I have a great assortment of Large Orandas! They are running $59.99 - lots to choose from.
The Oranda Goldfish is one of the most popular goldfish in the world. It is favored for its hood, a fleshy growth on the top of its head called the wen. The wen starts to show at about 3 - 4 months, but only really begins to form at about 1 - 2 years. The hood gets fully developed when the fish gets to be about 2-2 1/2 years old.
This beautiful gold fish has a large round shape, shimmering scales, and a long flowing split caudal (tail) fin that fans out when it comes to a stop. It is not surprising that the Chinese refer to it as the "flower of the water".
I also got in some Juguar Cichlids - we are selling them in pairs. The Jaguar Cichlid has beautiful patterned scales and stealthy predatory ability like the jaquar. It is one of many large Central American fish known as a Guapote.
Stop in and see what's new! New things arriving week!
CHICAGO AQUARIUM and AQUATIC LIFE
5040 N. Clark ST Andersonville
773-878-8474
Categories: Miscellaneous Freshwater Fish, NEW ARRIVALS Saltwater Fish, NEW ARRIVALS Freshwater Fish
I love Puffer fish! They remind me of a submarine, the way they swim around. And they are very observant fish. They really pay attention to me, when I am near the tank.
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