Omobranchus smithi
| Scientific name | Omobranchus smithi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rao |
| Year of description | 1974 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Blenniidae |
| Genus | Omobranchus |
Introduction
Omobranchus smithi is a brackish water fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity12 year
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity12 year
How to recognize Omobranchus smithi ?
Omobranchus smithi measures between 7 and 9 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Omobranchus smithi is a fish living in small groups naturally found on the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .
Although Omobranchus smithi is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Omobranchus smithi is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)7.5 - 8.5
Biotope presentation
Omobranchus smithi is found in rivers, marshes and seaside creeks. With the influence of the tides, the water changes constantly in salinity.
Main recommendations for fishkeeping
Deontology
In order to preserve wildlife, if you acquire this animal, it must not be released into the wild. See also, the Fishipedia charter.
Fishipedia supports the practice of responsible and environmentally friendly aquarium keeping. We encourage maintenance if it is motivated by a desire to understand the biological functioning of living things and if it is done with respect for animal life.
We believe that aquaristics is an opening to the discovery of aquatic environments, especially freshwater, and that this knowledge is necessary to better protect and respect these environments. Logically, we refute the compulsive purchase of animals that would not find a sufficient and / or adapted place in the host aquarium.
Our recommendations
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Min volume250 liters
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Population min5
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)7.5 - 8.5
Characteristics
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Difficulty breedinghard
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Robustnesstolerant
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Behaviourslightly aggressive
General reminders
It is strongly advised to read the complete dedicated file and to get information on the feedbacks of maintenance of the envisaged animal, this to avoid any potential conflict whose end result is generally the death of the individual (or the other inhabitants). It is important not to overload your aquarium to limit pollution. This will make maintenance easier.
In nature, animals are subject to weather conditions and live in waters with variable characteristics. The recommendations offered by our team for aquarium maintenance are a guidance and cannot be assimilated to scientific datas.
General reminder on maintenance datas
Le démarrage d'un aquarium est une partie primordiale pour l'équilibre et le bien-être des poissons. Lorsque l'on met en eau un aquarium, l'eau passe naturellement par un cycle biologique : le cycle de l'azote. Celui-ci dure environ trois semaines. Tous les 2 jours, nous vous conseillons de tester votre eau jusqu'à ce que le taux de nitrite soit à zéro pendant plusieurs jours d'affilée.
Pour accélérer ce cycle, vous pouvez utiliser un activateur de bactéries comme JBL Denitrol. Cette solution riche en bactéries vivantes et enzymes permet une mise en place rapide du cycle de l'azote. Les poissons peuvent alors être introduits plus rapidement.
Il est important de tester l'eau de son aquarium régulièrement pour maintenir un environnement sain pour les poissons et les autres habitants. Les tests d'eau permettent de mesurer les niveaux de différents paramètres tels que le pH, la dureté totale, ainsi que les taux de nitrates, de nitrites et d'ammoniaque.
Pour réaliser ces tests, vous pouvez utiliser des produits d'analyse spécialisés tels que JBL ProScan qui permet de réaliser un diagnostic de l'eau directement via un smartphone. Il existe également des coffrets de tests plus classiques de bandelettes, comme JBL PROAQUATEST.
En cas d’usage de l’eau du robinet, vous pouvez utiliser un conditionneur d’eau de type Biotopol de JBL pour éliminer les substances nocives comme le chlore, le cuivre, le plomb et le zinc. Les conditionneurs d'eau garantissent une meilleure santé aux poissons et une meilleure croissance des plantes.
Chlorine and chloramine are dangerous for the health of animals. Used to disinfect water, these agents are present in significant quantities in tap water. We recommend using an anti-chlorine agent every time you change the water. In addition to chlorine, treatments and medicines sold for aquarium use sometimes contain dangerous heavy metals in high doses.
Specific needs for Omobranchus smithi
Omobranchus smithi is a species which lives naturally at a temperature between 24 °C and 28 °C. For proper maintenance, the temperature should never exceed the 31°C for long periods. Nitrate levels should remain below 50mg/L. To keep the water clean and unpolluted, plan on changing 20% to 30% of the water volume each month.
Omobranchus smithi is a species whose maintenance is rather reserved for informed aquarists . It can only be successfully carried out by carrying out a minimum of documentation work. Special husbandry conditions can easily lead to the death of the species or other animals.
Cohabitation & Environment
Omobranchus smithi being {labels.demonstrative_current_species}} brackish water fish, its maintenance requires very specific water conditions.
Although the species can live part of its time in freshwater, salt intake is recommended . The species can be acclimatized in freshwater for a short period but requires continued growth with slight salinity . This fish tolerates density deviations very well. In fact, in its natural environment, this parameter fluctuates naturally depending on the intensity of the tides. nitially, a decoration made up of limestone rocks and coral sand can participate in a good water balance. . Usually, powerful filtration is required to properly stir the water.
If you opt for maintenance in an evolving tank setting, with salinity gradually increasing with the growth of the animals, it will be necessary after several years to add a skimmer . This type of maintenance is very difficult although fascinating because as close as possible to the living environment of the species concerned.
Being a living in small groups fish, it is advisable to install at least 5 individuals in an aquarium of 250 liters minimum. Group maintenance is a prerequisite to ensure their well-being. Lonely individuals tend to quickly become stressed and become especially susceptible to disease. Warning, mixing several species living in the same living area is not recommended if the volume is not significant. Omobranchus smithi needs a large living space, therefore it is advisable to keep it in an aquarium with a frontage of at least 80 cm.Basic water maintenance
Omobranchus smithi naturally living in basic water, the presence of limestone rocks such as millstone or travertine will improve its environment. It is also advisable to add sand with a contribution of specific salts to stabilize the pH, to be gauged according to the hardness of the water used.Tips for feeding
Omobranchus smithi is carnivorous.
You should not overfeed your residents to avoid polluting the water. For most species, it is better to feed a few small portions each day rather than one large meal.
Reproduction protocol
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Maintenance difficultyhard
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egg-laying protectionYes
Hybridization risks
In general, it is advised not to mix several species of the same genus or different varieties of the same species, to avoid the risks of hybridization.
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