Nature Club Bukit Jalil

 Catfish in the large pond near the bridge at Bukit Jalil. The catfish have very large vacuum-looking mouths. The large catfish is around 1 meter in length.

We visited Pusat Ikan Hiasan (Ornamental Fish Centre) at Port Dickson. It has a beautiful collection of local salt water fishes, coral, eel and ocassionally some baby seahorses. Here are some interesting fishes we spotted today. Pusat Ikan Hiasan opening hours (updated 2022) Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm Friday (break time) 12.15pm - 2.30pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4.30pm Public holidays 10am - 4.30pm Blue face angelfish Mantis shrimp, very large around 1 hand size. (we also found one in the sea today, so cool!) Close-up view of the Mantis shrimp eyes Lion fish Try and find the Stonefish Here's the tail

"Guppy" is the common name for Girardinus guppii. It has many colors and breeds. The fish are small, growing up to 1 inch in length. Wild guppies are also found in Malaysia, it is commonly known as  ikan longkang  or drain fish. They feed on mosquito larvae and are a natural method for mosquito control. They give birth to their young, so instead of eggs you'll see lots of tiny baby fish. Super cute.

The remora or suckerfish slides backward to increase the suction. It usually acts as a cleaner in the fish tank. Sometimes, it attaches to sharks, boats and even divers. The weather was very hot & sunny today.

The beautiful betta splendens is also known as the Siamese fighting fish. They are also territorial fish that likes to puff up it's body & fins to defend it's territory. The betta fish is also commonly found in paddy fields, however these tend to be more plain or brown color. In captivity, the fish are bred to produce vibrant colors. It has a labyrinth organ that allows it to breathe air from the surface of the water.