Without it, having an anemone would be next to impossible and shrimp and starfish would be very problematic. On the aquarium in the movie, there was no protein skimmer which is a critical part of saltwater filtration. There is no way that so many fish could live in such a small water volume with so little filtration. There is a small hang on the back filter that would have come as part of an aquarium kit, intended for a lightly-stocked freshwater aquarium. The aquarium was far too small, giving people the impression that they can keep a quantity of fish together that require far more room. The aquarium in the dentists’ office in the film is probably no larger than 20-30 gallons, which would have meant that these creatures would have been practically stacked right on top of one another. What would happen if these things were all put together in the aquarium in the dentists’ office in Finding Nemo? We would have equipment problems. They also require an aquarium that has had several months to mature prior to them being added. This means very good filtration and very regular water changes. Jacques – Cleaner ShrimpĬleaner Shrimp are delicate critters that need very high water quality. Like most tangs, the Yellow Tang requires a 6′ aquarium to be happy. However, once settled into its new home, it usually becomes aggressive to anything that is added to the aquarium. The Yellow Tang is a fairly robust fish that adapts well to aquarium life. Dory technically wasn’t a tank mate in the dentists’ office, but in real life most people want to put her in with a Nemo themed aquarium, so she is being mentioned here. The Blue Hippo Tang gets very large (easily reaching a foot in length) and requires a 6′ long aquarium to develop properly. This beach ball would be about 30 gallons worth of water. Ocellaris Clownfish are relatively non- aggressive, but occupy a space in an aquarium about the size of a large beach ball. If put into the aquarium when small, two clownfish will often form a pair. Bright, colorful and a distinctive ‘flower horn’ will add all the of the wow factor you need in your fish tank.The Ocellaris Clownfish is a relatively hardy little fish. You wanted an exotic looking pet? You got it. Flowerhorn cichlid Image: sysylvester/Flickr They don’t require a huge tank, are relatively low-maintenance and, let’s be honest - they’re so gorgeous, you’ll be gawking at them for hours. Fantail guppies Image: aussie kiwi/Flickrįantail guppies make excellent family pets. If you loved Dory just as much as Nemo, try this blue tang fish look-a-like. Love Nemo’s dashing stripes? Try the freshwater version of the clownfish - a loach - instead. They come in a wide variety of colors and make an excellent, easy-to-care-for family pet. If it’s the bold color of the clownfish that you love, try an eye-catching betta instead. Here are five equally gorgeous fish with a healthy population that will not dwindle when you want to bring a fish home as a pet.ġ. There are several fish species you can buy to stock your tank without harming the environment. What can you do to help save Nemo? It’s simple - don’t buy him. More: 6 low-maintenance fish that basically anyone can keep aliveĬome on pet owners, let’s not leave all the hard work up to the researchers. They are even trying to snag the attention of the Finding Nemo star, Ellen DeGeneres, in hopes that she can help promote the conservation fund and prevent another surge in clownfish adoptions when Finding Dory, the Finding Nemo sequel, is released this summer. Researchers from Flinders University and the University of Queensland are not going to let our fishy friends go down without a fight they have teamed up to create The Saving Nemo Conservation Fund, which will bring some much-needed education and awareness to the issue. Some research has shown that wild clownfish numbers have dropped by as much as 75 percent since the film’s release. The clownfish population took a serious hit when families started demanding clownfish be plucked from their cozy homes in the coral reef and made available in pet stores.
It’s a well-known fact that breeding facilities are outrageously cruel to animals, but snatching wild animals from their natural habitat isn’t a great alternative, either. Most animals found in pet stores come from breeding facilities, but exotic pet fish are usually taken directly from the ocean. More: New ‘Finding Dory’ trailer takes a big dig at SeaWorld But their popularity also had a pretty devastating effect on the clownfish population. It’s easy to see why clownfish had such a huge spike in popularity - they’re beautiful, exotic and relatively easy to care for.
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