Skeletal bones orientated in the axial sense, comprising the neurocranium, branchial skeleton, vertebral column and intermuscular bones and ribs.
Glossary: axial skeleton
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Glossary: axil
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The upper angle between a fin and the body of a fish, most often used in reference to the pectoral fin.
Glossary: axillary process
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A modified, often elongate, scale or group of scales located at the base of the pectoral or ventral fins in some fishes.
Glossary: azygos
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Used in reference to an unpaired anatomical structure, e.g., an azygos vein.
Tetraodon miurus (Congo Puffer)
I own one of these guys and they are truly awesome. His name is Quagmire (given the squared-out jaw.) If you’re not keen on the idea of the fish bei...
5th Nov 2018
Poecilia reticulata – Guppy (Lebistes poecilioides, Girardinus guppii )
You recommend keeping this species with Rasboras, Tetras and Corydoras? Guppies do best in very high pH, while Tetras, Corydoras and Rasboras do best ...
1st Nov 2018
Aphyosemion striatum – Red-striped Killifish (Haplochilus striatus, Epiplatys striatus)
The default photo isn't indicative of how most populations of A. striatum look like in reality. That is a very washed out looking male in my opinion. ...
13th Oct 2018
Nothobranchius rachovii (Bluefin Nothobranch)
The image shown for "Captive-bred, adult male individual of the 'Beira 98' collection." is incorrect. That isn't a 'Beira 98' male. The picture is s...
13th Oct 2018
Heros notatus (Spotted Severum)
"Limited reports of breeding in the hobby, as the fish is not often seen for sale."-My pair of Heros Notaus are breeding alle the time. You have to re...
4th Oct 2018