Once in the oceans and seas were discovered, big fish, people began to fear them. Everyone was afraid of how large freshwater inhabitants satisfy their hunger. After all, the larger kind of fish, the more food is necessary for nutrition. Therefore, to meet the needs of his growing organism in food, freshwater giants begin to eat their smaller relatives of various kinds. Usually fish are classified according to such characteristics as gender, species, etc. We tried to do it on the basis of their size. And here please find a list of the top 10 biggest freshwater fish in the world .
Trout — the big fish of the genus salmon, so it is often referred to as the “Russian salmon”. Its habitat are the major rivers and lakes of Siberia, the Far East and Altai. The predator is able to reach 1 m or more in length and up to 55 to 60 kg in weight. This species is famous for the aggressive and ruthless nature. It is believed that the trout are able to feed their own calves. For this freshwater species there are no restrictions in food. Russian salmon eats literally everything that comes his way.
Catfish — the largest freshwater fish accesata. Inhabits lakes, rivers of the European part of Russia. as well as in Europe and the Aral sea basin. Continue reading
In March of 2011 Italy was caught the largest catfish in Europe. It weighed 114 kg and was 2.5 m. Robert godi, the angler who caught it, fought with it for 50 minutes and overcame. He was helped by several people. It was the biggest fish caught in freshwater bodies of Europe. It was called the biggest catfish in the world, caught by the fishermen.
The day was fishing Roberto godi looking for bream, he felt a bite, walked into the river. When soms were on shore, they were all surprised. Roberto weighed the fish, captured him in photos and let it go.
The previous record was caught a little earlier. It was also the European record with a weight of 111 pounds. He was caught on the river Ebro in Spain. May 1, 2009 in the waters of the Mekong river in Thailand was captured another world record weighing 293 pounds with a length of 270 centimeters. These data were recorded by Thai authorities. Was attended by the head of the international research Foundation for WWF (the world Fund of protection of wild nature) Zeb Hogan. The project is interested in the big fish caught in the world. Catfish caught on the Mekong river, is currently the largest fish in the world caught in fresh water. Continue reading
Pleasing to the eye with its bright color freshwater tropical fish firmly established in the hearts of both Amateur and professional aquarists. But if you are new, how not to get lost among such a variety of shapes, colors and requirements to the conditions of detention? Let’s all in order.
The major groups and the most popular types of tropical aquarium fish
Among popular members of the squad paracinematic should be allocated such as Tetra. distichum, Kerry, Congo, nannostomus, neon. ornatus. Philomena, hilodus, etc. Also this group includes the piranhas, but to keep in your aquarium this tropical fish is not for every professional.
Popular predstaviteley squad catfishes are species such as the so-called nagging catfish (family brestkoye), synodontis. Mahakala, chiloglanis, corydoras. hoplosternum, dianema, ancistrus and others. Such tropical fish in the aquarium are valued for the function of cleansing the bottom and sides of their habitat. Continue reading