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Article: Comparison of Metabolic Rates of Guppy, Poecilia reticulata (Poecilidae), and Black Molly, Poecilia latipinna (Poecilidae), at Different Temperatures.(Statistical Data Included)
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- Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences
- Article date:
- July 1, 2001
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Julius O. Ikenga [1]
This research was designed to compare the metabolic rates (mRs) of guppy, Poecilia reticulata (Poecilidae) and black molly, Poecilia latipinna (Poecilidae) at 23-25[degrees]C and at 15[degrees]C, using the indirect respirometry. Most aquaria kept at homes are maintained in the 23-25[degrees]C temperature range. The 15[degrees]C was chosen to test the fishes' survivability at a lower temperature and to compare the mRs at different temperatures. Guppies and mollies are popular, small aquarium pets. The male guppies are about 3 centimeters long and are naturally smaller than the male black mollies. Both fishes, along with other similar aquarium ...