FNR STUDENT COMMONS AQUARIUM
Currently the Pfendler tank houses tropical fish!
If you would like to help with the care of the fish contact Austin Happel at ahappel@purdue.edu
Blue Gourami
Scientific Name: Trichogaster trichopterus |
Yellow Gourami
Scientific Name: Trichogaster trichopterus Family: Belontiidae Origin: Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam Adult Size: 4 Inches (10 cm) Social: Peaceful (towards other species Lifespan: 4 years Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods |
Gold Pristella Tetra
Scientific Name: Pristella maxillaris Family: Pristella Origin: Brazil, Guiana, Guyana, and Venezuela Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm) Social: Active Schooler Lifespan: 5 years or longer Diet: omnivore |
Pleco (spp unknow)
Scientific Name:Many Family: Loricariidae Origin:Central and South America Adult Size 24 inches (60 cm) Social: Loner Lifespan: 10 + Diet: omnivorous (focus on plants) |
Platy
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus Family: Poecilidae. Origin: Central America Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm) Social: Small groups Lifespan: 2 - 3 years Diet: Omnivore |
Molly
Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops Family: Poecilidae. Origin: Central America Adult Size: 2 to 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) Social: Peaceful Lifespan: 3 - 5 years Diet: Omnivore |
