Collection: Tints of the Tank

TINTS OF THE TANK 

Like the diverse marine life, freshwater life including various species of fish come in a spectrum of colors, shapes and sizes. Some of these freshwater life are widely sought after as pets for their beauty. This collection showcases some of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish.

Tints of the Tank, acrylic on canvas, 2020. Set of 9, each piece 8" X 8" 



Galaxy Crayfish

Galaxy Crayfish, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

The galaxy crayfish (Cherax pulcher) is a newly-discovered species of crayfish which can be found in western New Guinea. The vivid and fancy coloration on the crayfish is said to resemble celestial objects and phenomena, hence the name. The crayfish in the painting is accompanied by a pair of neon tetras.




Comet Goldfish

Original Goldfish, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

The comet goldfish is one of the breeds of goldfish which is the closest in relation to the original common goldfish. It can be differentiated from the common goldfish for its long, single and deeply-forked tail fin. Although the comet goldfish is a distinct breed, the two breeds are often mixed together when sold in most pet stores.




Bubble and Celestial Eye Goldfish

Eye-Popping Goldfish, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

The two breeds of goldfish shown in this painting are the bubble eye (bottom) and the celestial eye (top). Bubble eye goldfish have upward-pointing eyes with two large fluid-filled sacs, while celestial eye goldfish have a pair of large, telescope-like eyes that gaze upward. Both these breeds have oval-shaped bodies and no dorsal fin.




Discus Fish

Discus, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

Discus fish are commonly found in the Amazon river basin in South America. The striking appearance for most breeds of Discus led them to be nicknamed the "King of Aquarium Fish". Below the fish in the painting is a suckermouth catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus), another popular aquarium fish also from South America. Its sucker-like mouth enables it to feed on algae and this feeding mechanism sometimes cleans surfaces.



Giant Betta

Giant Betta, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

The giant betta (Betta anabantoides) is related to the Siamese fighting fish and can be found in the Indonesian part of Borneo. Unlike the Siamese fighting fish, the giant betta is a paternal mouth brooder: males of the species usually incubate eggs inside their mouth and release the young when they hatch.





Pearl Gourami

Pearl Gourami, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

The pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is named for the pearl-like pattern of its scales. Originating from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia), this fish prefers living near the surface and middle levels of the water.


Guppies

Guppy Family, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are one of the world's most widely-distributed tropical fish and one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. They originate from northeastern South America. Male guppies have the species' distinctive large and flashy tail fin, which vary in color and pattern by breed.



Swordtails

Swordtails, acrylic on canvas, 2020.

The swordtail fish depicted in the painting is the Montezuma swordtail (Xiphophorus montezumae). Females of the species are usually larger than males, but it is the males which are brightly-colored and possess the genus' signature elongated, sword-like lower tail fin. The swordtail's native range is in Mexico and Central America.




Koi

Double Koi, acrylic on canvas, 2019

Koi is a variant of carp which is a very popular decorative fish. It is very significant in East Asian cultures, where it is often kept by wealthy keepers who regard them as a symbol of good luck, prosperity and fortune. Koi have also been observed to live a very long lifespan: the oldest one in record reached 226 years of age.



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