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Animal Science 2-Small Animal

Animal Science 2-Small Animal. Unit I-Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles. Competency 21.00. Summarize the use of fish, amphibians, and retiles for pets. Objective 21.01. Identify the major species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles used for pets. Egg laying fish Koi Goldfish Betas Tetras.

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Animal Science 2-Small Animal

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  1. Animal Science 2-Small Animal Unit I-Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles

  2. Competency 21.00 Summarize the use of fish, amphibians, and retiles for pets.

  3. Objective 21.01 • Identify the major species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles used for pets.

  4. Egg laying fish Koi Goldfish Betas Tetras Barbs Catfish Chinese Algae EaterHeadstanders Species/Breeds of Fish

  5. Koi • Member of the goldfish family used in cold water aquariums • Prefer water temperatures between 32-68˚F • Moved to outside pools once they reach 5” in length and may grow to 3’ in a pool of adequate size • Occupy all levels of the pool or aquarium

  6. Koi • Colors range from yellow or orange to multi-colors of blue, white, and red

  7. Goldfish • Very popular first fish for many children • Hardy and easy to keep freshwater fish that prefers pools or cold water aquariums • Prefer a temperature range of 32-68˚F • Can live in various types of water as long as water is kept clean

  8. Goldfish

  9. Betas • Freshwater fish that are very aggressive • Frequently kept alone as a specimen fish in a species-only aquarium • Males must never be put in the same aquarium • One or two females may be put in a community aquarium but it may affect their coloration • Prefer a temperature range of 80˚F ± 3˚

  10. Betas Female Beta Male Beta

  11. Tetras • Easy to medium care ornamental fish that prefer soft water that is slightly acidic • A very sociable fish that does well in community aquariums • Average 1 ½-3” in length • One species is the neon

  12. Tetras

  13. Barbs • Freshwater fish that like water 73-77˚ F • Occupy lower levels and average 2-4” in length • Eat all types of food

  14. Catfish • Grown as ornamentals including the upside-down catfish, glass catfish, and electric catfish • Prefer their water temperature to be 70-80˚ F

  15. Chinese Algae Eater • Soaking loach that grows up to 10” long when the aquarium size permits • Large, fleshy lips that can cling to vegetation, rocks or the sides of a glass aquarium • Good community fish and feed off algae • Prefer a water temperature of 70-80˚F

  16. Chinese Algae Eater

  17. Headstanders • Grow 3-5” long and are known for the way they position themselves vertically with their head down while at rest • Middle to bottom dwellers that are excellent in community aquariums • Prefer a temperature of 79˚F

  18. Headstander

  19. Livebearing fish • Give birth to live young • Live in shoals or groups of five or more • Guppies • Swordtails • Mollies • Platys

  20. Guppies • Most popular • Varieties only differ in shapes of their fins and tails • Prefer water temperatures 68-75˚F • May average giving birth to 50 young, but adults may try to eat the young fry

  21. Guppies

  22. Swordtails • Known for its long sword-like caudal fin • Like environment similar to guppies • Average 3-4 ¾” long • Prefer water temperatures 68-70˚F

  23. Mollies • Most species are black and differ only in the size of their fins • Prefer water temperatures 72-82˚F • Dwell in large groups or schools • Have problems with large fins (may grow so large that swimming is difficult)

  24. Mollies

  25. Platys • Very popular • Average only 2 ½” in length • Prefer water temperature 68-77˚F

  26. Saltwater Breeds • Live in saltwater and require the addition of sodium chloride (salt) to create a marine environment • Most of these ornamental fish lay eggs • Angelfish • Butterfly fish • Brasslets • Clown fish • Sergeant Major

  27. Angelfish • Some can live in freshwater • Delicate in appearance, but are very hardy • Eggs are carried in the parent’s mouth and placed either in foliage or sand as part of the incubation process • Prefer water temperature of 77-86˚F

  28. Angelfish

  29. Butterfly Fish • Beautiful and very popular marine fish • Need lots of space because they are territorial and need to be separated from other butterfly fish • Prefer water temperature of 75-82˚F

  30. Butterfly Fish

  31. Brasslets • Small, popular, colorful fish for marine aquariums • Royal gamma is the suggested brasslet for beginner marine aquarists • Mix well with other species, but must be isolated from their own due to aggressive nature • Eat a diet of brine shrimp • Prefer water temperatures 79-82˚F

  32. Clown Fish • Orange in color with three white bands encircling the body • Each white band & fins are edged in black • Known for their ability to live around the tentacles of the sea anemone in a mutually beneficial relationship known as symbiosis

  33. Clown Fish

  34. Sergeant Major • Marine fish that grows to 7” in length • Silver-blue in color with a yellow tinge on its body and has seven vertical dark bands on each side.

  35. Breeds of Amphibians • Newts • Salamanders • Frogs • Toads

  36. Newts and Salamanders • Range in size from a few inches to 5’ or more • Usually have four legs and long tails

  37. Frogs and Toads • Differ in that frogs make a croaking noise, have slender, longer bodies, and moist skin while toads have a rough skin and dry appearance • True frogs include the American Bullfrog and may grow to 14” long

  38. Frogs and Toads • American Toad is the common toad in the eastern United States • Green Tree Frog is actually a yellow-green toad with a yellow stripe running from its lower jaw back along its sides

  39. Species of Reptiles • Boa constrictors • Garter snakes • Green anole • Skinks • Savannah Monitor • Chameleon

  40. Boa Constrictors • Popular pets because they adjust well to captivity and tame quickly • May grow 18’ long • Like to feed on small animals, birds, fish, and eggs

  41. Garter Snakes • Adjust well in captivity and can be tamed • Easily recognized by stripes running the length of their body • May reach 2-3’ in length

  42. Green Anole • An iguana that is often found in pet stores • Reaches a length of 8” and feeds on insects • Changes color from various shades of gray to brown

  43. Skinks • Very tame and make excellent pets • Secretive and do best with leaves to burrow under • May reach 2’ in length

  44. Savannah Monitor • A lizard that can be used as a pet • May reach sizes up to 6’ or more and become hard to handle

  45. Common Chameleon • A true chameleon that reaches about 10” in length • Can change their colors rapidly to adapt to their surroundings

  46. Objective 21.02 • Discuss the physiology of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

  47. Terminology • Ornamental fish- • Kept for their appearance (bright colors and fancy fins) • Personal appeal to people • Not usually used for food

  48. Terminology • Tropical fish • Popular fish for aquariums that come from the warmer regions of the world

  49. Terminology • Marine fish • Fish that are kept in salt water aquariums • Often more colorful than freshwater varieties

  50. Terminology • Freshwater fish • Fish that are kept in a freshwater tank • Often the most popular fish for pets

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