the japanese flying squid , japanese common squid or pacific flying squid , scientific name todarodes pacificus , is a squid of the family ommastrephidae .

this animal lives in the northern pacific ocean , in the area surrounding japan , along the entire coast of china up to russia , then spreading across the bering strait east towards the southern coast of alaska and canada .

they tend to cluster around the central region of vietnam .

japanese flying squid

today i want to write about a really cool flying animal , the japanese flying squid .
the japanese flying squid or japanese common squid , ( todarodes pacificus ) , is an cephalopod from the crazy cephalopods expansion pack .
en - japanese flying squid , fr - toutenon japonais , sp - pota japonesa .
the japanese flying squid : a cephalopod that can… . . fly ? | invertebrate zoology
) at two locations in the japanese flying squid ( autumn cohort ) spawning ground .
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japanese flying squid live in the northern pacific ocean in the cold waters of japan , china and russia .
japanese flying squid are able to leap out of the water and fly for about 30 metres at a time .
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the main food source of the japanese flying squid is a variety of small fish . they will also consume other types of squid that are out there if food sources are short .
japanese flying squid ( also known by the less flamboyant moniker japanese common squid ) are found in northern portions of the pacific ocean near korea , japan , coastal china , russia , and across the bering strait toward parts of alaska and canada .
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there have been numerous sightings of a certain type of japanese squid
flying
above the ocean ' s surface , and now scientists have offered an explanation .
while reports of flying squid were widespread , how they pulled the trick off was unknown . some had wondered whether the squid glided ( like flying fish ) , but this study - - published in
japanese flying squid ( todarodes pacificus ) gliding over the ocean south of japan . photo by graham ekins . photo used by permission . copyright © 2010 graham ekins .
yamamoto and his team were tracking a shoal of around 100 squid , part of the japanese flying squid family , in the northwest pacific , 600 kilometres ( 370 miles ) east of tokyo , in july 2011 .
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neon flying squid : amazing creatures soar more than 100 feet through the air at 11 . 2 metres per second
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it marks the first specific study of the neon flying squid and its curious talent , according to yamamoto , though a 2004 study collected substantial anecdotal evidence of flying squid . speaking to afp , yamamoto said :
there were always witnesses and rumours that said squid were seen flying , but no one had clarified how they actually do it . we have proved that it really is true .
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neon flying squid : amazing creatures soar more than 100 feet through the air at 11 . 2 metres per second | daily mail online
three sub - populations of japanese flying squid have been found off japanese waters . the main group spawns in the east china sea , the second group spawns in autumn in western kyushu , and the third but minor group spawns in the spring or summer in the sea of japan and north - eastern japan .
) occurred in subtropical japanese waters in winter . heisei 8 nendo ikaruishigen kenkyuu kaigi houkoku . report of the 1996 meeting on squid resources . national research institute of far seas fisheries , shimizu , 81–91 ( in japanese ) .
we have discovered that squid do not just jump out of water but have a highly developed flying posture ,
the report said .
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' we have discovered that squid do not just jump out of water but have a highly developed flying posture , ' the report said .
the japanese flying squid was not the species caught on film and measured , but if they aren’t already partaking of this aerial transportation , they should really consider , it as they undertake a lengthy 2000km migration during their short lives .
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researchers say is the first time anyone has ever described the mechanism the flying mollusc employs .
image taken by kouta muramatsu of hokkaido university on july 25 , 2011 shows the oceanic squid flying in the air in the northwest pacific ocean .
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. squid cartilage lacks hyaluronan , and the core protein differs from vertebrate cartilage glycosaminoglycan core protein . squid chondroitin sulphate contains novel tetrasaccharide sequences ; the common squid ,
the main fishery players of the japanese flying squid is mostly japan . this is followed by the republic of korea , and then china . the production and consumption of this squid is the highest in japan . this squid is also exported to other countries for human consumption . the usa is the top importer of this squid , while japan is the largest consumer and exporter . this squid is used to make seafood - related dishes , such as sushi .
how does the japanese flying squid catch air ? it releases a high - pressured water jet for propulsion , and then spreads its fins like wings to glide above the water , according to a new study from marine biologists at hokkaido university .
the main food source of the japanese flying squid is a variety of small fish . they will also consume other types of squid that are out there if food sources are short . fishermen have learned to check their nets often too . otherwise they will discover their catch is far less because larger squid have consumed the smaller ones in there with them .
in japanese waters , squids are mainly caught in summer - autumn squid fishery ; coastal catches are landed fresh while catches from offshore waters are landed as frozen blocks . in addition to squid jigging and net fishing in japanese waters they are also caught in multi - gear fisheries within chinese and korean waters .
the japanese flying squid isn’t as well known as many others out there . they also have features that are distinct to this particular species . you will notice rings around the back of the head . these are used to determine how old they are . they are very small and light weight squid as well .
he added that as the squid are vulnerable when flying , it ' s possible they may be a source of food for sea birds or other predators .
flying snails . well , that blows another preconceived notion out of the water , as it were .
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you will find the japanese flying squid in the northern parts of the pacific ocean . they can be found all the way up the cost too . this includes both china and russia . they have also been located along the bering straight and into the areas of alaska and canada .
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news of the finding comes after other japanese scientists last month unveiled the world ' s first pictures of the elusive giant squid in its natural habitat , deep in the pacific ocean .
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there are no specific management plans in place in chinese waters , but the stock is well managed within japanese limits through tac quotas ; but score 2 and score 4 have been equal to or above 6 in recent years in japanese waters .
the behavior of the japanese flying squid is hard to identify . we don’t know much about them in their natural habitat . at the same time though we can’t learn much from them in captivity . this is one species of squid that tends to not do well at all in such an environment . they suffer from stress so they don’t eat or at like they normally would .
a species of oceanic squid can fly more than 30 metres ( 100 feet ) through the air at speeds faster than usain bolt if it wants to escape predators , japanese researchers said friday .
every time you think nature couldn ' t get any weirder . . . what ' ll be next in the evolution of flying squid ? sustainable flight via ' air pumping ' jet propulsion ?
modelling of trends is only possible after getting catch and landing data across its entire distribution range from china to japanese waters .
the researchers tracked about 100 squid in the northwest pacific ocean in july 2011 , and there they observed the creatures launching into the air . when flying , the squid can remain airborne for about three seconds and travel upwards of about 30 meters , yamamoto told afp .
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the squid in question turns out to be todarodes pacificus , and according to the literature it isn’t the first member of the species to try to mate with a diner’s oral mucosa . it also boasts an intriguing common name : japanese flying squid . can it actually fly ? sort of . can it impregnate a human ? absolutely not . and , really folks , get your mind out of the gutter .
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there were always witnesses and rumours that said squid were seen flying , but no one had clarified how they actually do it . we have proved that it really is true ,
yamamoto told afp .
' there were always witnesses and rumours that said squid were seen flying , but no one had clarified how they actually do it . we have proved that it really is true , ' yamamoto told afp .
studied 23 patients with seafood allergies and determined that 18 of them were sensitized to squid . however , none of the patients were confirmed as squid‐allergic by either history or challenge trials . in a study of 99 patients with shrimp allergy , 63 individuals had attempted squid ingestion and 11 subjects were identified as squid‐allergic (
tanaka y . japanese anchovy egg accumulation at the sea surface or pycnocline—observations and model . j oceanogr . 1992 ; 48 : 461–472 .
sp . in marine mammals collected in the antarctic ocean . bull inst public health 19 : 193–196 ( in japanese with english summary )
to help conserve the levels of japanese flying squid out there , plenty of effort is put into the process of capturing them . since these squid are going to die anyway after they mate , that is the best time to capture them . the goal is to allow them to successfully mate and for the females to deposit the eggs . then they can be captured before the inevitable death the face occur . this way they aren’t taking away from the life span of these squid in their natural environment .
so flying squid invented the canard wing , not people . lucky thing the mayans didn ' t see these things and make gold pendants of them or we would be saying they were proof they had rockets too .
and of related species of nematodes in the fishes from sagami bay . yokohama med j 23 : 285–316 ( in japanese with english summary )
japanese flying squid also have three hearts , and the ability to shoot ink at predators . they are comfortable in a range of temperatures and can survive almost freezing 36 degrees fahrenheit ( 2 degrees celsius ) to 81 degrees fahrenheit ( 27 degrees celsius ) . they usually inhabit the top layer of the ocean , that gives them access to the open air .
chen , x . j . , zhao , x . h . , and chen , y . , 2007 . influence of el niño / la niña on the western winter - spring cohort of neon flying squid (
neither its fins nor its arms are the japanese flying squid’s primary tools for travel . instead they race through the water via jet propulsion ( mantle first during sustained swimming , with limbs dangling behind them ) . this is done by taking water into the mantle and then forcefully expelling it through a siphon . whoosh ! other squid ( and octopi ) also propel themselves in this soaring manner , todarodes pacificus just happened to get the cool name .
) occurred in the subtropical north pacific ocean in autumn . heisei 9 nendo ikaruishigen kenkyuu kaigi houkoku . report of the 1997 meeting on squid resources . tohoku national fisheries research institute , hachinohe , 1–8 ( in japanese ) .
ichii , t . , mahapatra , k . , sakai , m . , and okada , y . , 2009 . life history of the neon flying squid : effect of the oceanographic regime in the north pacific ocean .
) in the north pacific . research institute of north pacific fisheries , hakodate , hokkaido university , 161–179 ( in japanese with english summary ) .
the neon flying squid propels itself out of the ocean by shooting a jet of water at high pressure , before opening its fins to glide at up to 11 . 2 metres per second , jun yamamoto of hokkaido university said .
described an individual from norway who was weakly sensitized to squid and more strongly sensitized to crustacean shellfish but provided no other evidence of squid allergy . a case of severe anaphylaxis to squid was reported to the french allergy vigilance network from the isle of reunion (
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the fishing season is all year around . however , the most popular seasons are from january to march , and then june to september as this is when the largest catch of japanese flying squid can be caught . they are caught with hook and line , lift nets , and gill nets . the most popular fishing method is hook and line , which is used in jigging .
regular stock assessments are conducted and the stock is well managed through annual tac limits in japanese waters ( fisheries agency of japan 2012a , b ) .
jun yamamoto and his team had been sailing around the northwest pacific ocean , 600km off the coast of japan , looking for schools of squid . they spotted about 100 20cm squid swimming just below the surface of the ocean , but as they approached around 20 of the squid launched themselves into the air , gliding around 30m in ten seconds . that the squid took flight as the researchers ' boat approached has led yamamoto to speculate that flying is a safety mechanism , to help them espace predators .
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they tend to live in the upper layers of the ocean , but are only short lived as they live for only 1 year . within this year of life , the japanese flying squid matures from larvae form . they then fed , grow , migrate , and then at the end of their lives , they congregate in mating grounds where they reproduce . when they reproduce , they die .
adachi k , yabumoto m , yoo h - k , morioka k , ikeda y , ueta y , et al . salt soluble without jelly - like component from the oviducal gland induces chorionic expansion in the ova of the japanese common squid
the japanese flying squid isn’t unique in either its locomotion or its sperm delivery system . what sets it apart from other squid is its popularity as food , especially in japan , korea and other east asian nations . often it is sold in a processed , dried form ( i . e . , no insemination risk ) , but it is increasingly also consumed raw and sometimes with its internal organs still intact , and thus the species occasionally finds its way into food horror headlines .
chen , x . j . , tian , s . q . , chen , y . , and liu , b . l . , 2010c . a modeling approach to identify optimal habitat and suitable fishing grounds for neon flying squid (
ichii , t . , mahapatra , k . , sakai , m . , inagake , d . , and okada , y . , 2004 . differing body size between the autumn and the winter - spring cohorts of neon flying squid (
spp . ( anisakinae , nematoda ) in marine mammals on the coast of japan . jpn j parasitol 16 : 427–435 ( in japanese with english summary )
it is important to understand the physical process that determines the vertical distribution of egg masses to predict their horizontal drift in relation to embryo survival and subsequent recruitment [ 33 ] . in our previous cycle of experiments [ 13 ] , we observed the spawning behavior of the japanese flying squid and how the thermocline helps to sustain the egg masses in the water column . the present study was designed to investigate the structure and durability of the egg masses , including how they function to prevent infestation , the physical properties , and the role of jelly during embryo development in the egg mass . the fate of the egg mass jelly during and after embryo development was also assessed . the properties of the egg masses observed in vitro were related to seawater parameters in the natural spawning grounds of the japanese flying squid .
dietary studies of squid are difficult because their oesophagus is very narrow as it passes through their brain , therefore food particles must be chewed up very finely and are hard to identify . both dietary analysis and squid fatty acid analysis are being used to determine squid prey species .
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there were always witnesses and rumors that said squid were seen flying , but no one had clarified how they actually do it ,
biologist jun yamamoto of hokkaido university told afp .
we have proved that it really is true .
chen , x . j , cao , j . , chen , y . , liu , b . l . , and tian , s . q . , 2012 . effect of the kuroshio on the spatial distribution of the red flying squid
reproduction takes place for the japanese flying squid at about the end of their life . after they mate , the will die . they will migrate to the location for mating which has been identified as one of three locations – the east china sea , kyushu , and the sea of japan . the females can create up to 4 , 000 eggs at a time which they will deposit into the ocean .
total estimated catch , including estimates for non - reported landings , are below an advised tac issued by the scientific body conducting the stock assessments within japanese waters .
in the subtropical north pacific ocean in autumn , 1997 and 1998 ( abstract ) . heisei 10 nendo ikarui shigen kenkyuu kaigi houkoku . report of the 1998 meeting on squid resources . hokkaido national fisheries research institute , kushiro , 85–86 ( in japanese ) .
the largest invertebrate in the world is the giant squid , which can grow to 15 m .
) were documented as part of a study primarily aimed at identification of the major squid allergen .
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marine biologists in japan have discovered how squid are able to move across the oceans so quickly .
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the stock is managed through tacs or quotas in japanese waters ; but management effectiveness could not be evaluated for korean and chinese waters hence a precautionary score is applied here .
when japanese flying squid hook up , the male clutches the female and uses his “hectocotylus” ( the fourth right arm , designed for this sort of hand off ) to grab some spermatophores and stick them onto the lucky lady . it’s the ejaculation device contained in the spermatophores – not the live male squid – that ultimately sends the sperm mass burrowing through the female’s skin . it’s not a powerful enough mechanism to penetrate the thick skin of , say , a human hand . the delicate mucosa inside the human mouth , however , is no problem .
ichii , t . , mahapatra , k . , sakai , m . , wakabayashi , t . , okamura , h . , igarashi , h . , inagake , d . , and okada , y . , 2011 . changes in abundance of the neon flying squid
this is the first reported instance of accidental culinary insemination involving a partially cooked squid . in all other cases , unsuspecting diners bit into fully raw squid . but even the raw squid incidents were few and far between . most squid – raw or cooked – is served sans internal organs and is thus unlikely to contain spermatophores . and calamari’s biggest threat to health is probably the whole breading and frying thing .
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high amounts of japanese flying squid are consumed in both japan and china . therefore the commercial fishing for them is very high . they use it for sushi which is a big part of their diet there . the abundant amounts are also shipped to other countries for consumption including the united states . they are mainly captured the first three months of the year . however , to keep up with the demand for it the process continues all year long .
( note : the kites in the above photo look more like octopi than squid , so don’t rely on them for species identification . it’s just not easy finding a good picture of a squid kite . )
yatsu , a . , watanabe , t . , mori , j . , nagasawa , k . , ishida , y . , meguro , t . , kamei , y . , and sakurai , y . , 2000 . interannual variability in stock abundance of the neon flying squid ,
squid belong to a group of molluscs called cephalopods , which also includes octopuses , cuttlefish and their allies .
most squid complete their life cycle – from tiny planktonic juveniles to mature adults – in approximately one year .
graphic on a species of squid that can fly more than 30 metres through the air to escape predators .
in squid jigging fishery and the relationship between fishing ground and sst in the north pacific ocean in 2004 .
regular stock assessments are in place in japanese waters ( affrc 2012a , b ) , but there is shortage of information on stock assessments , distribution and landings in chinese and korean waters .
tang , f . h . , cui , x . s . , fan , w . , shen , x . q . , and wu , y . m . , 2011 . study on relationship of neon flying squid yield in north pacific ocean with marine environment by remote sensing .
the warty squid moroteuthis ingens is one of the species most preyed - upon by vertebrate predators in the subantarctic .
* helpful hint : parasites in raw squid and fish can be killed by freezing the items prior to consumption .
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squid are a diverse group of invertebrates ( animals without backbones ) , and range in size from barely two and a half centimetres ( idiosepius sp . ) to a total length approaching 18 metres ( giant squid architeuthis sp . ) .
the fins and the web between the arms create aerodynamic lift and keep the squid stable on its flight arc .
, it was thought that the enzyme plays a role in myosin metabolism in squid muscle . however , tissue distribution analyses revealed that myhc hydrolytic activity is not restricted to the mantle muscle in squid , but is also found in other tissues
who recognized that it is not an obligate correlate of small egg size . indeed , the embryos of the pygmy squid
indicate that some of the 24 squid‐allergic patients were also allergic to octopus but the exact number is unclear . similarly ,
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' the fins and the web between the arms create aerodynamic lift and keep the squid stable on its flight arc .
based on stock assessments in japanese waters current fishing mortality is not expected to cause the stock to drop below b lim in the next five years , and an increase in fishing effort could be sustained .
although the stock is relatively well managed within japanese maritime limits through tac quotas ; reliable estimates of status of the stock are not available in chinese and korean waters hence status of the stock cannot be determined .
marine biology - - found that the squid actually propel themselves with a jet of water , and that they deliberately control their fins and arms to direct themselves . thus , describing them as
flying
is actually pretty accurate . a major downside for the squid , though , is that they have to fly backwards , so they don ' t know whether where they ' re going to land is any safer than where they ' re escaping from .
machida m ( 1969 ) parasitic nematodes in the stomach of northern fur seals caught in the western pacific , off the coast of northern japan . jpn j parasitol 18 : 575–579 ( in japanese with english summary )
image taken by kouta muramatsu of hokkaido university on july 25 , 2011 shows the oceanic squid flying in the air in the northwest pacific ocean . it propels itself out of the ocean by shooting a jet of water at high pressure , before opening its fins to glide at up to 11 . 2m per second , the university said .
the overall size of a squid can vary depending on the species . some of them are only 24 inches long while others are more than 40 feet in length . the heaviest squid found was in 2007 around new zealand . it was more than 1 , 000 pounds ! they body of a squid may seem very unique , but it definitely serves its purpose in the water .
footage of the giant squid—architeuthis to scientists—provided final proof of the quasi - mythical ocean - dwelling beast reported by sailors for centuries .
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these giant predators lurk off the shore of san diego ' s popular beaches . read more about the giant squid invasion : urltoken
japan ' s national science museum succeeded in filming the huge creature at a depth of more than half a kilometre ( a third of a mile ) after teaming up with japanese public broadcaster nhk and the us discovery channel .
many vertebrate predators depend heavily on squid , which is second only to krill as a food source in the southern ocean . animals such as the grey - headed albatross and the sperm whale ( the largest of the toothed whales ) feed almost entirely on squid .
bazzino , g . , quinones , r . a . , and norbis , w . , 2005 . environmental associations of shortfin squid
the peptide pagt ( 405 . 99 da ) isolated from farmed amur sturgeon skin could maintain the intramyofibrillar water of japanese sea bass mince subjected to freeze–thaw cycles . in fresh minces ( freeze–thaw cycle 0 ) , the intramyofibrillar water (
the researchers had plenty of time to photograph and study the squid , and work out exactly how they stay in the air . yamamoto writes :
once they finish shooting out the water , they glide by spreading out their fins and arms . the fins and the web between the arms create aerodynamic lift and keep the squid stable on its flight arc . as they land back in the water , the fins are all folded back into place to minimise the impact . we have discovered that squid do not just jump out of water but have a highly developed flying posture . this finding means that we should no longer consider squid as things that live only in the water . it is highly possible that they are also a source of food for sea birds .
qualitative scores have been assigned for this stock due to absence of reliable scientific and management quality information within korean and chinese waters . stock assessments have been conducted on a regular basis within japanese limits but a precautionary score has been applied for the whole stock here due to transboundary nature of the stock , which straddles korean , chinese and japanese maritime limits . management measures could not be evaluated for chinese and korean waters hence precautionary scores are applied for 1 to 3 .
our bodies consist of many different kinds of cells , each with their own role . the japanese scientist shinya yamanaka had made earlier the discovery , earning the nobel prize in 2012 , that cells from adult skin can be converted . . .
pla2 can use as alternative enzyme of porcine pancreatic pla2 , and phospholipids from squid are rich source of functional polyunsaturated fatty acids , especially dha .
kimura s , higuchi y , aminaka m , bower jr , sakurai y . chemical properties of egg - mass mucin complexes of the ommastrephid squid
chen , x . j . , 1995 . an approach to the relationship between the squid fishing ground and water temperature in the northwestern pacific .
the squid that can fly faster than usain bolt ! amazing creatures soar more than 100 feet through the air at 11 . 2 metres per second
there are more than 300 known species of squid out there that have been identified . they fall into one of two categories – myopsida and oegopsida .
koslow , j . a . , and allen , c . , 2011 . the influence of the ocean environment on the abundance of market squid ,
this cranchid squid larva is only 10 mm long but adults can grow up to 2 m . their bodies remain translucent . ( photo : russ hopcroft )
new research is shedding light on the preferred habitat of the northern squid , gonatus fabricii - a key but often overlooked species in arctic marine food webs .
that are main fisheries products in hokkaido prefecture , japan was analyzed . total lipids were extracted from scallop adductor muscle and squid mantle muscle by the method of
kimura s , sugiura y , mizuno h , kato n , hanaoka y . occurrence of a mucin - type glycoprotein in nidamental gland mucosubstance from the squid
while in the water , a squid can swim using two main methods . one method , like a fish , is fin undulation ( macia et al . 2004 ) . while fin undulation is sufficient for the regular paced movement of a squid , the use of jet propulsion is necessary when the squid needs to move quickly , such as when evading a predator ( macia et al . 2004 ) . the first step of jet propulsion is achieved when water is drawn into the mantle through a wide opening and into the mantle compression chamber ( packard 1969 ) . should a squid need to make a quick evasive move , it can contract its mantle , forcing the water through a slender funnel , creating a jet that will propel it in the opposite direction of the jet stream ( gosline and demont 1985 ) . so where does the flight come from ? sometimes , if the jet propulsion from the squid is strong enough , there is enough force to push it through the water surface and send it flying through the air ( muramatsu 2013 ) .
footage of the giant squid - - architeuthis to scientists - - provided final proof of the quasi - mythical ocean - dwelling beast reported by sailors for centuries .
describe seven patients with histories of reactions from the ingestion of squid or the inhalation of vapors from cooking of squid . all of these patients experienced asthmatic reactions . positive spts and rasts were obtained . six of the seven patients had a history of coexisting shrimp allergy . the cross‐reaction with shrimp was confirmed by spt and rast in these six individuals . no cross‐reactivity could be confirmed between squid and oyster and the patients ' histories provided no suggestion of cross‐reactivity with other molluscan shellfish . in a study of 48 seafood‐allergic patients in the canary islands of spain , 24 individuals were identified as allergic to squid including 18 individuals who were also allergic to crustacean shellfish (
koyama t , kobayashi a , kumada m , komiya y , oshima t , kagei n , ishii t , machida m ( 1969 ) morphological and taxonomical studies on anisakidae larvae found in marine fishes and squids . jpn j parasitol 18 : 466–487 ( in japanese with english summary )
someday you ' ll be looking out a window , and instead of a pigeon sitting on the window sill , it will be a squid . eating a pigeon .
these squid have a mantle length of about 50 cm . females are larger than males . they have 8 arms and 2 tentacles . they also have 3 hearts .
and swordtip squid concentration on the changes of unfrozen water in mf during freezing at 25°c for 90 days . after the addition of squid peptides , the amount of unfrozen water regarded as bound water increased in the mf because of the interaction between hydrophilic side chains of peptides and hydrate water in the hydration sphere of mf . the mf in the presence of 5 . 0–7 . 5 % concentrations of peptides of swordtip squid had a maximum amount of unfrozen water ( 0 . 737–0 . 625 g h
researchers at the hokkaido university classified the squid’s flight into four main parts . the first step is launching , where the squid uses the high pressure from jet propulsion to break through the surface , folding their arms so as to reduce resistance from the water surface . the second step is jetting , where the squid opens up its arms and fins and travels through the air using the water remaining in its mantle . the third step is gliding where , similar to a flying fish , it uses its spread out arms and fins to help generate lift from the wind and travel further . the last step is diving , where much like any other organism that dives , it folds in its appendages to form a streamline body shape to make entry back into the water a smooth process ( muramatsu 2013 ) .
young re , harman rf , mangold km . the common occurrence of oegopsid squid eggs in near - surface oceanic waters . pacific sci . 1985 ; 39 : 359–366 .
puneeta p , vijai d , yoo h - k , matsui h , sakurai y . observations on the spawning behavior , egg masses and paralarval development of the ommastrephid squid
[ parody ] this is clear evidence of the flying spaghetti monster . his noodley appendages are obvious . once again science queers the pitch by developing an overly complex explanation for what we witness as a simple truth . i can just imagine him riding the backs of dinosaurs in our recent past .
the giant squid has the largest eye in the animal kingdom . it is much bigger than the eye of a blue whale ! that is about the size of a volleyball .
the squid are in the air for about three seconds and travel upwards of 30 metres , said yamamoto , in what he believed was a defence strategy to escape being eaten .
anderson , c . i . h . , and rodhouse , p . g . , 2001 . lifecycle , oceanography and variability : ommastrephid squid in the variable oceanography environments .
generally , these creatures can weigh about 1 . 1 pounds ( 500 grams ) and can have a length of up to around 1 . 5 feet ( 50 centimeters ) . the average life span of such a squid is very short ( about 1 year ) because they are so heavily preyed upon by creatures like sperm whales , dolphins , seals , baleen whales and rays . chinese , japanese and other people in the region fish the squid for consumption . also contributing to the short life span , is that they die as soon as they reproduce ( 1 year is usually the time it takes for them to reach sexual maturity , mate , and lay eggs ) .
scientists and broadcasters said monday they have captured footage of an elusive giant squid roaming the depths of the pacific ocean , showing it in its natural habitat for the first time ever .
it can be fun as well as educational to look at photos of the different types of squid . you will be able to see first hand the differences in their appearance as well as their size . many people don’t realize that what they may see in the water is a squid though because one species can look so different from others they have previously identified .
staaf dj , camarillo - coop s , haddock shd , nyack ac , payne j , salinas - zavala ca , et al . natural egg mass deposition by the humboldt squid (
dawe , e . g . , colbourne , e . b . , and drinkwater , k . f . , 2000 . environmental effects on recruitment of short - finned squid (
researchers say architeuthis eats other types of squid and grenadier , a species of fish that lives in the deep ocean . they say it can grow to be longer than 10 metres .
to escape predators in the ocean , these cephalopods will speed away by shooting a jet of water . but can squid use that behavior to take to the air and control their trajectories ?
it is reasonable to think that different enzymes in squid liver can be characterized by the enzyme - specific digestion pattern of myofibrils , which are easily analyzed on sds - page . inhibition spectrum study was the method to identify the proteinase present in squid liver . when myofibrils were incubated with the crude extract in the absence of any inhibitors , mhc and actin were degraded into fragments (
scientists have uncovered a new large species of squid among 70 types gathered during an exploration of the depths of the indian ocean , the international union for the conservation of nature said on monday .
arkhipkin ai , rodhouse pgk , pierce gj , sauer w , sakai m , allcock l , et al . world squid fisheries . rev fish sci aquac . 2015 ; 23 : 92–252 .
jackson , g . d . , and domeier , m . l . , 2003 . the effects of an extraordinary el niño / la niña event on the size and growth of the squid
for years , fishermen and sailors have reported seeing squid
flying
across the surface of the sea , and every now and again someone gets lucky and manages to nab a few photographs of cephalopods in action . it ' s only now , though , that marine biologists from hokkaido university have discovered exactly how these squids squirt water out fast enough to propel themselves through the air at up to 11 . 2 metres per second - - faster than usain bolt ' s top speed of 10 . 31 metres per second .
this finding means that we should no longer consider squid as things that live only in the water . it is highly possible that they are also a source of food for sea birds .
researchers from the university of queensland played a key role in filming the first video images of a live giant squid in its natural habitat , in lightless water up to a kilometre under the ocean .
watanabe k , sakurai y , segawa s , okutani t . development of the ommastrephid squid todarodes pacificus , from fertilized egg to rhynchoteuthion paralarva . am malacol bull . 1996 ; 13 : 73–88 .
litz , m . n . , phillips , a . j . , brodeur , r . d . , and emmett , r . l . , 2011 . seasonal occurrences of humboldt squid (
' this finding means that we should no longer consider squid as things that live only in the water . it is highly possible that they are also a source of food for sea birds . '
) , but these suspicions were not confirmed by diagnostic evaluations . a survey of 659 portuguese adults revealed 3 individuals reporting allergy to squid and octopus but further confirmation of these self‐reported allergies was not sought (
liu , h . s . , and chen , x . j . , 2002 . study on water temperature distributions and fishing grounds of squid in the north pacific during may - july in 2009 .
the impact of the squid fishery in a multi - gear fishing across all three jurisdictions is difficult to quantify until more information is made publicly available on types of gear used within limits of this fishery .
as a squid moves through the water , they stretch in the mantel area . this is going to force water to be moved through the funnel . you will notice that they move tail first through the water . they are very quick as well as agile in the water . when a squid feels that they are in danger they release a dark color of ink as they try to make their rapid escape .
a squid has gills which is uses to breath through . therefore it doesn’t have to go to the surface of the water for air . they have a very complex body design for a mollusk which makes them very fascinating . they are also simple enough to capture in the water . this is why so many fishermen use squid for bait . it is an attractive way for them to get a variety of fish .
) . following confirmation of this hypothesis , as discussed in the previous paragraph , other deep - sea squid families with similar reproductive structure morphologies ( e . g . octopoteuthidae , onychoteuthidae , gonatidae and architeuthidae ;
gong , y . & k . h . choi , 2008 . fluctuations in abundance of common squid , todarodes pacificus in the far east . journal of environmental biology 29 ( 4 ) : 449 - 452 . urltoken
an image from footage taken by nhk and discovery channel in july 2012 and released on january 7 , 2013 shows a giant squid up to 8m long , filmed at a depth of 630m in the sea near ogasawara islands .
what ' s more , the squid can speed through the air at over 11 meters per second . that ' s faster than usain bolt , who averaged only 10 . 3 meters per second in the 2012 london olympics .
a more rigorous study of both government reports and published literature is necessary for chinese waters . studies need to be conducted to evaluate seasonal movements of this stock across all three jurisdictions of korean , chinese and japanese waters . governance measures also remain unknown for this stock in chinese and korean waters . suggest increased data collection to gather information to make an analytical assessment possible in the near future across its distribution range .
macia s , robinson mp , craze p , dalton r , thomas jd ( 2004 ) new observations on airborne jet propulsion ( flight ) in squid , with a review of previous reports . j mollusc . stud . 70 : 297–299 .


spathodus marlieri is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika where it is only known from the northern portion of the lake .

this species prefers areas with rocky substrates in very shallow waters to a depth of about 2 metres ( 6.6 ft ) .

this species can reach a length of 10 centimetres ( 3.9 in ) tl .

it can also be found in the aquarium trade .

spathodus marlieri

spathodus erythrodon is similar to marlieri in teeth only . in fact , it is hard to distinguish spathodus erythrodon from eretmodus cyanostictus except for the teeth . both species of spathodus have long and cylindrical teeth . erythrodon is imported to the u . s . on a somewhat regular basis .
spathodus marlieri is the monster of the group , with females reaching 2 . 5
and males a whopping 4
. it is the least likely to be seen in the aquarium of hobbyists . its reputation is one of nastiness and an overall bad attitude . it is reported to be a maternal mouthbrooder though i cannot speak from first hand experience with this fish . if anyone reading this has kept this fish , please let me know !
the
gobies
are typically thought of as being one of five species from three geneses . the list includes spathodus marlieri , spathodus erythrodon , eretmodus cyanostictus , eretmodus
cyanostictus north
, and lastly tanganicodus irsacae . all of these are mouthbrooders and all of them live in the shallow water or surge habitat of the lake . males tend to be larger than females and may contain a bit more color . of course , none of the gobies are particularly striking when it comes to color but they sure make up for that in their comical personalities . it may be why these fish are also called
clown
cichlids in europe . they also appear to be a bit comical in appearance as well .
except for spathodus marlieri , all gobies are bi - parental mouthbrooders . the female holds the eggs for the first ten days or so then she exchanges the eggs to the male for the next ten days . pairs of gobies stay close to one another throughout the aquarium whether breeding or not . it is quite endearing to see a pair of fish journeying around the tank , never straying far from its partner . spawns are usually under 25 fry , although my experience has shown counts smaller than that .
in the wild they are found alone or in pairs . their routine is different from their cousin the blue goby cichlid spathodus erythrodon , who ' hops ' from place to place . rather , they will swim long distances along the substrate looking for food . they feed by picking algae and micro - organisms living in the algae from the rocks .
maréchal , c . and m . poll , 1991 . spathodus . p . 458 - 459 . in j . daget , j . - p . gosse , g . g . teugels and d . f . e . thys van den audenaerde ( eds . ) check - list of the freshwater fishes of africa ( cloffa ) . isnb , brussels ; mrac , tervuren ; and orstom , paris . vol . 4 . ( ref . 5695 )
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greek , spathe = sword + greek , odous = teeth ( ref . 45335 )
freshwater ; benthopelagic ; depth range ? - 2 m . tropical ; 25°c - 27°c ( ref . 2060 ) ; 3°s - 6°s
maturity : l m ? range ? - ? cm max length : 10 . 0 cm tl male / unsexed ; ( ref . 5695 ) ; common length : 7 . 0 cm ng male / unsexed ; ( ref . 6770 )
swims over rock bottom for long distances , alone or in pairs , instead of jumping from place to place between pebbles as s . erythrodon does . feeds by picking microorganisms from the rock biocover ( ref . 6770 ) .
phylogenetic diversity index ( ref . 82805 ) : pd 50 = 0 . 7500 [ uniqueness , from 0 . 5 = low to 2 . 0 = high ] .
bayesian length - weight : a = 0 . 01514 ( 0 . 00700 - 0 . 03275 ) , b = 2 . 97 ( 2 . 80 - 3 . 14 ) , in cm total length , based on lwr estimates for this ( sub ) family - body shape ( ref . 93245 ) .
trophic level ( ref . 69278 ) : 3 . 3 ±0 . 4 se ; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
resilience ( ref . 69278 ) : high , minimum population doubling time less than 15 months ( preliminary k or fecundity . ) .
vulnerability ( ref . 59153 ) : low vulnerability ( 12 of 100 ) .
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is the largest , and also the most tolerant of the lake tanganyika gobies . while the females are smaller at 2 . 5” ( 6 . 4 cm ) , the males will reach up to 4 inches ( 10 . 2 cm ) in length . this species is commonly called
plain ,
but perhaps that ' s because it is not quite as brilliantly adorned as the other gobies . yet this fish it actually very pretty . it has a body colored in dark brown splotches and is topped with electric sky blue dots on the front half .
this cichlid is fascinating in both appearance and in personality . they will spend much of its time swimming over the bottom searching for food , but will also use their rigid pectoral fins to ' perch ' on the substrate . their color patterning is designed to help camouflage them in nature . in the aquarium this patterning and their and swimming style gives their keepers the impression that they are playing ' hide and seek . ' . their larger size also makes them more visible than their smaller cousins .
plain goby cichlids are an intriguing choice for the cichlid enthusiast who has limited space and cannot provide a large aquarium . as long as their needs are met , aquarists with some experience will find they are easy to moderate to care for . provide stacked rocks with lots of caves and crevices for hiding and flat stones in the front for perching . some natural sunlight will help algae growth on the stones , which the gobies relish . an extra enjoyment for these fish is adding a wave - making box , similar to those used in aquariums , which will simulate the water surge of their natural environment .
these cichlids can be kept alone or in pairs but are generally not tolerant of their own species or other goby cichlids . in fact they are said to be the most aggressive of the tanganyikan gobies . they primarily inhabit the bottom of the tank so can be housed with some other mid - water cichlids . avoid other cichlids that are too large or boisterous , like the mbuna from lake malawi . good tankmates are species that inhabit the upper and middle areas of the aquarium rather than the lower substrate areas of these fish .
the goby cichlids from lake tanganyika are an intriguing and attractive group of fish .
goby cichlids are members of the eretmodini tribe belonging to the pseudocrenilabrinae subfamily under the cichlidae family . currently there are five recognized species of eretmodines placed in three genera : plain goby cichlid
these fish are unique in the natural environment where they are found and in body shape .
scientists speculate that their body shape is most likely an adaptation to their environment . they are small fish , give or take around 3
in length . they live close to the shore in shallow waters , usually less than 3 feet ( 1 m ) and never more than 10 feet ( 3 m ) . the sandy substrate is strewn with rocks and pebbles . these are fast moving waters subject to ' surge ' , where the shoreline is continuously washed with wind driven waves .
the shallow waters get good sunlight penetration and have relatively clear visibility , but the goby cichlids are difficult to see . their interesting color patterns that can readily be seen in the aquarium create a camouflage in the wild .
the rocky rubble substrate has plenty of healthy algae growth which houses small crustaceans and insect larvae . this provides a diverse diet for this bottom dwelling cichlid .
there are few aquatic predators in such shallow water , but these areas are preyed upon by birds . the goby cichlids forage the substrate with their snout like mouths while with their eyes , mounted high on the head , and their heavily spined dorsal fin help them evade airborne predators .
the rugged water movement of the ' surge zone ' requires special adaptations so that these shallow dwelling fish do not get picked up and dashed into the rocks .
their swim bladder is greatly reduced giving them little buoyancy . this keeps them close to the bottom and makes for a rather comical hopping motion when they swim .
their pelvic fins are positioned downward and have stiff heavy spines . perching on their pelvic fins helps them cling to the substrate and maintain their position in the fast moving waters .
was described by poll in 1950 . these fish are endemic to the northern end of lake tanganyika , africa . this species is listed on the iucn red list of threatened species as least concern ( lc ) as they are widespread along their range in the northern parts of lake . although they are at risk due to increased siltation , it is not significant enough to consider them threatened .
they prefer the top part of the water column , not often venturing below 6 . 5 feet ( 2 m ) . they inhabit the rubble or pebble edges of the shoreline , called the ' surge zone . ' this area is continually washed by waves that are driven by the wind . this water has a ph of over 9 due to the releases of oxygen at the shore called “faunal exhaust . ”
the plain goby cichlid is a small , moderately elongated fish , but they are the largest of the tanganyikan gobies . the females are smaller at 2 . 5” ( 6 . 4 cm ) , but the males will reach up to 4 inches ( 10 . 2 cm ) in length . their average life span of the tanganyikan gobies is said to be approximately 3 - 5 years , though like other african cichlids they may live longer when well maintained and provided proper diet and care .
the body of this fish has darker brown splotches with electric sky blue dots on the front half of the body . the back half is a lighter plain color and the belly is lighter still . the dorsal , tail , and anal fins are a very light blue tipped in a muted gold and lined in brown .
they have a uniquely shaped mouth with their top lip almost looking like an “overbite” . their eyes are located toward the top of their head . these cichlids have one row of teeth on each side of their jaw that are long and curved with tips that are blunt , used for eating algae off of rocks . all cichlids share a common feature that some saltwater fish such as wrasses and parrotfish have and that is a well - developed pharyngeal set of teeth that are in the throat , along with their regular teeth .
with the name goby , one would rightly picture a hopping motion that these fish use due to the absence of a swim bladder . their pectoral fins are heavy , sharp and located lower than other cichlids . they use these fins in an almost
foot
like application by pointing them straight down and digging into the rock or rubble to keep from being thrown around by waves .
cichlids have spiny rays in the back parts of the anal , dorsal , pectoral , and pelvic fins to help discourage predators . the front part of these fins are soft and perfect for precise positions and effortless movements in the water as opposed to fast swimming . cichlids have one nostril on each side while other fish have 2 sets . to sense “smells” in the water , they suck water in and expel the water right back out after being “sampled” for a short or longer time , depending on how much the cichlid needs to “smell” the water . this feature is also shared by saltwater damselfish and cichlids are thought to be closely related .
4 . 0 inches ( 10 . 16 cm ) - females grow to 2 . 5” ( 6 . 4 cm ) , but males will reach up to 4 inches ( 10 . 2 cm ) in length .
3 years - the lifespan of lake tanganyikan gobies is said to be 3 - 5 years , but as with other african cichlids , they may live longer with proper care .
the plain goby cichlids are suggested for the intermediate aquarists due to their sensitivity and specific requirements . they are easy to moderate to care for , but they are aggressive and they require top - notch water conditions . diligent attention must be given to their requirements of diet and habitat . the aquarists must also be willing to do frequent water changes and provide appropriate tank mates .
the lake tanganyikan goby species are rather expensive fish that have rather specific , though uncomplicated needs . they are fine in an aquarium of 30 gallons or more and can be kept in a cichlid community . but their tank needs to have good filtration with highly oxygenated water , and their diet must consist of a variety of quality foods .
intermediate - these fish must have appropriate tankmates and require attention to diet and tank care .
the plain goby cichlid is an omnivore . in the wild they pick algae and microorganisms from the rock biocover . in the aquarium they can be fed nutritious live foods , tablets , and some will accept frozen or flake . flakes are often accepted by captive bred fish though captive caught fish are less enthusiastic . a varied died is important however , as a diet consisting of just flakes has been said to contribute to bloat .
provide a diet of high quality spirulina or vegetables such as blanched chopped peas , broccoli or lettuce . also feed crustaceans , cyclops , brine shrimp , glassworms , or other special foods for lake tanganyika cichlids . on rare occasions you can feed bloodworms , but high protein foods such as shellfish , meat ( especially animal meat ) and other worms should be avoided . all fish benefit from vitamins and supplements added to their foods . feed smaller amounts of 2 to 5 small pinches of food several times a day instead of a large quantity once a day .
some of diet - avoid high protein foods such as shellfish , animal meat , and worms .
several feedings per day - generally feed 2 - 3 small feedings a day rather than a single large feeding for better water quality .
the plain goby cichlid needs diligent maintenance for good water quality . regular partial water changes are very important and removing any uneaten foods will help prevent disease . do water changes of 10 % to 15 % a week , or more frequent changes depending on the nitrite / ammonia levels and stocking numbers .
the lake tanganyika cichlids cannot handle large water changes very well unless the new water chemistry closely matches the water they are in . if a large water change is needed , changing 15 % every couple of days should bring water back to normal . this inability to tolerate large water changes is due to lake tanganyika being very deep and the water tends to stay stable .
weekly - water changes of 10 % to 15 % a week are recommended .
the plain goby cichlids will swim mostly on the bottom and occasionally in the middle areas of the tank . though they are a smaller cichlid they are shy and need a minimum 30 gallon aquarium . a tank that is 4 foot long , 75 gallon or more , is better for long term maintenance and if you wish to keep a cichlid community . they need good water movement along with very strong and efficient filtration . extra aeration is suggested for the aquarium to provide optimal oxygen levels . lake tanganyika is a very oxygen rich lake , and in nature these cichlids occur in the
surge
zones near the shore where the water is always high in oxygen .
with a fine sand substrate , undergravel filtration is very difficult to implement . an external canister filter or hang on tank filter can be used as long as the flow rate is higher than required for your particular tank because of the oxygenation that is required . make sure the intakes are well above the sand and have a protective cover to prevent sand from entering the filter , or the impeller will wear out quickly .
for lake tanganyika cichlids the water needs to be well buffered and maintained with small , regular water changes . they do fine in either freshwater or brackish freshwater . the surge zone areas of lake tanganyika have a ph of over 9 . this is due to the releases of oxygen at the shore called ' faunal exhaust ' . keep an eye on ph parameters for the goby cichlids . a higher ph means that ammonia is more lethal , so water changes are a must for these fish . in addition keep an eye on total hardness and carbonate hardness . avoid overfeeding and overstocking .
the best set up is a system of caves that reach almost to the water surface , formed by rocks or flowerpots . though they primarily inhabit the bottom parts of the tank , this provides a higher refuge for the female when the male gets aggressive . laying stones at the bottom and front of the tank for perching and growing the algae the gobies relish is also suggested . positioning the tank near natural sunlight will encourage growing this beneficial algae .
a sandy substrate is needed as it is thought to aid in the goby cichlid’s digestion . it is helpful to use sand that is designed for marine aquariums which will help keep the ph high . salt is sometimes used as a buffering agent to increase the water ' s carbonate hardness . an alternative buffering approach is to use a chemical filtration method , where the water passes through layers of crushed coral or coral sand .
although rift lake cichlids need hard alkaline water they are not found in brackish waters . this cichlid has some salt tolerance so can be kept in slightly brackish water conditions . however it not suited to a full brackish water tank . salinity must be less than about 10 % of a normal saltwater tank , a specific gravity of less than 1 . 0002 .
for freshwater an optional practice is to add 1 heaping teaspoon of salt per 11 gallons of water . this is considered to be a simple and natural remedy for wounds , minor fungal infections and film over the eyes of fish in transit . tanganyika cichlids also need iodine for the thyroid to function properly to regulate growth and development , and which can be achieved by adding iodized table salt to the water . be very careful to not add too much salt as this may cause bloat . using a marine salt ( used for salt water fish ) will add some trace elements .
30 gal ( 114 l ) - the minimum size for a pair of these cichlids is 30 gallons but a 4 foot long , 75 + gallon tank will be needed to keep a cichlid community .
moderate - normal lighting - normal lighting is okay , but stronger lighting will help with algae growth .
sometimes - can tolerate a low salinity , but must be less than 10 % of a normal saltwater tank , a specific gravity of less than 1 . 0002 .
the plain goby cichlid is a community cichlid that can be kept with smaller mid - water swimming cichlids . they can be kept alone or in pairs , but are generally not tolerant of their own species when not paired up . in the wild they are the more tolerant of other goby species , but in the aquarium it is a gamble . in fact , this species has a reputation as one of the most abrasive gobies in the aquarium with an overall bad attitude towards conspecifics . they do best in a species specific tank if you want to see much of them or breed them .
they can be kept with some other cichlids , but will feel threatened and hide if the other fish swim in the lower regions or compete for the same foods . they will stay hidden in the rockwork but won ' t get hurt . housing with mid - water fish gives them more “room” and allows them to come out of hiding . avoid other cichlids that are too large or boisterous , like the mbuna from lake malawi . good tankmates are species that inhabit the upper and middle areas of the aquarium rather than the lower substrate areas of these fish .
semi - aggressive - is generally compatible with mid - water cichlids of similar size but not with the same species .
sometimes - mostly intolerant of their own species , but can be kept as a pair .
males and females have an almost identical appearance , but when adults , the males are larger and develop a more pronounced hump on the forehead .
the plain goby cichlid has been bred in captivity . these are the only gobies in the cichlidae family that are not biparental mouthbrooders . this may be because they are the largest of the gobies , allowing the female to carry the eggs full term . only the female cares for the young from beginning to end . a strong bond between the male and female is established by buying around 6 juvenile goby cichlids and waiting for them to pair . once they pair , remove the other fish . just buying a male and female that are not paired will end in the female being harassed to death .
the female will clear a flat spot in the tank and display to attract the male . she will lay only 1 or 2 eggs and then immediately pick them up in her mouth . the male then swims over and the female nuzzles his vent until he releases sperm , which she takes into her mouth to fertilize the eggs . she will do this over and over until 10 to 30 orange / yellow eggs are produced . the number is dependant on her age and nutritional levels .
the female carries the eggs through hatching and the full development of the fry . the female releases the fry at night , only letting out a few at a time in different areas . the female waits until they find a hiding place but if a fry does not seek shelter , the female pulls it back into her mouth before she moves on .
provide small shells and piles of small stones for the fry to hide in after they are released . be sure to cover intakes with screen . if there is a need to remove the 10 mm ( . 3” ) long fry , wait until the female is done releasing the fry so as not to disturb her .
feed the fry artemia nauplii and powdered spirulina flake , and within a few weeks they will graze on algae . they double their size in 6 weeks . in 4 to 5 months , they will reach . 9” to 1 . 1” ( 2 . 5 - 3 cm ) and are sexually mature between the 10th and 14th month after the female releases them . in the case of a male being too aggressive toward the female , she can be separated from the male . see more information on breeding cichlids in breeding freshwater fish : cichlids .
the goby cichlids are relatively hardy as long as diligent attention is paid to maintaining their environment and diet . these fish are susceptible to typical fish ailments , especially if water is stale and of poor quality and has low oxygenation . an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . water changes , not overfeeding or overcrowding , and observation along with feeding your fish the proper foods ( thawing frozen food and adding vitamins ) will keep them in optimum health . for freshwater an optional practice is to add 1 heaping teaspoon of salt per 11 gallons of water . this is considered to be a simple and natural remedy for wounds , minor fungal infections and film over the eyes of fish in transit .
one common problem is ich . it can be treated with the elevation of the tank temperature to 86° f ( 30° c ) for 3 days . if that does not cure the ich , then the fish needs to be treated with copper ( remove any water conditioners ) . several copper based fish medications are available for ich . copper use must be kept within the proper levels , so be sure to follow the manufacturers suggestions . you can also combine increasing the temperature with an ich medication treatment . a copper test also can be used to keep the proper levels .
as with most fish they are susceptible to skin flukes and other parasitic infestations ( protozoa , worms , etc . ) , fungal infections , and bacterial infections . it is recommended to read up on the common tank diseases . knowing the signs and catching and treating them early makes a huge difference . for information about fish diseases and illnesses , see aquarium fish diseases and treatments .
the plain goby cichlid is quite rare online or in fish stores . you may be able to special order , but these cichlids are relatively costly and price varies depending on age and size .
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mark phillip smith , lake tanganyika cichlids , a complete pet owners manual , 2nd edition , barron ' s educational series , inc . 2007
glen s . axelrod , brian m . scott , neal pronek , encyclopedia of exotic tropical fishes for freshwater aquariums , tfh publications , 2005
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cichlids - lake tanganyika
, mongabay . com , referenced online , 2007
glen s . axelrod , rift lake cichlids , t . f . h . publications , inc . , 1979
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snoeks , j . ( freshwater fish red list authority ) & darwall , w . ( freshwater biodiversity assessment programme )
justification : a widespread species of the shallow surf zone in the northern parts of lake tanganyika . it is threatened by increased siltation but is sufficiently widespread so as not to qualify as threatened .
endemic to lake tanganyika where it is distributed in northern the part of lake .
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where as some fish are from lake tanganyika are overrated , some are actually not given enough credit . a great example of this would be any of the goby cichlids from lake tanganyika .
all gobies have a somewhat
deflated swim bladder making them look like they
hop
across the bottom of the aquarium . they also have a snout - like head and eyes placed high on the head as well . all gobies have a spiny dorsal fin designed to deter birds . this dorsal fin can also be a bit of a hassle in an aquarium net .
all gobies graze through the algae layer on the rocks , eating both algae and the small organisms living among it . in the aquarium i like to feed them spirulina based flakes and other typical fare . they are not picky eaters and adapt to any food pretty easily . they are not strictly vegetarians .
i will briefly discuss all five species of gobies but , will concentrate on the few that i have kept in my aquariums .
eretmodus cyanostictus and eretmodus
cyanostictus north
are basically the same fish except that the northern type has a more underslung mouth . i really enjoyed keeping this fish . i kept a male of the northern type in a large tanganyikan community tank several years ago . he had a strange nature about him . first , he enjoyed playing hide and seek . ok , ok , he never did close his eyes and count but he used to take turns peering behind a large rock in the center of the aquarium . when you looked at him on the right side of the rock , he would scoot around it and look at you from the left side of the rock . when you leaned over to look at him on the left side of the rock he would go to the right side . it was really crazy . i have multiple witnesses to this spectacle and people would laugh out loud at this nutty fish . of the thousands of fish i kept over the years this is one of the few that my wife , brenda , named . his name was charlie . you ' re not going to get me to admit i called him charlie but my wife did . another strange thing was even though i fed ( how do i say this ? ) charlie , he was more apt to come to the front of the tank from behind his big rock when she was there . talk about weird , it happened every time . alas , charlie is no longer with us and my wife has never attached herself to a fish again .
though this eretmodus was a great fish , i got lucky enough to receive a pair that was from bemba . this pair had some orange between their vertical stripes and they had some bright blue spots . they were the best looking gobies i have ever seen and they spawned well for me . the male was about 3 . 25
and the female a bit smaller then that . they were a wild pair and i understand why wild gobies are so popular ; they are inexpensive for wild fish and the fry take a long time to grow up . anyone who had grown up any altolamprologus can appreciate the growth rate of this fish . i would dare to say it is about as slow as any cichlid ! the babies i had from this pair were always in high demand from anyone who saw them .
lastly there is the smallest of the bunch , tanganicodus irsacae . a wild pair i owned consisted of an adult male at 2 . 5
and a female at 2
. they had nice neon blue dots on them and a pointy mouth . not quite like the snout - like mouth of the other gobies . unfortunately the male never seemed particularly pleased with the female and he always chased her around the tank . she died a few months after i got her , probably from the stress of being chased all the time . i would like to try them again when i get the chance .
speaking of chances , why not give one of the tanganyikan gobies a chance and see why i believe this is one underrated fish .
if you like to see a regular article on new world cichlids similar to this one , ask del calhoun . he promised me two years ago if i took up writing a regular cichlid article that he would do one as well . if you don ' t know who del is , you can find him hanging out in the hall during meetings with a diet coke attached to his left hand . this leaves his right hand free for writing . don ' t be shy . he thinks people who enjoy south american cichlids can ' t read but i don ' t believe that ' s really true . but then again maybe . . . □
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