Aquarium fish are an integral part of the interiors of many homes and offices. Their colorful fins and graceful movements soothe, relax and give aesthetic pleasure. But among the variety of species of aquarium inhabitants, there is one that often goes unnoticed - the modest spotted mormirulka.This small fish with a distinctive pattern of dark spots is almost forgotten in the aquarium world. In the shadow of the popular guppies, swordsmen and neons, mormirulka leads a modest existence. But it cannot be called boring or ordinary. This fish has its own zest, and today we will tell you more about it.A little bit of history, the spotted worm (Latin Pseudomugil signifer) was first described in 1859. Its homeland is Australia, where it lives in fresh waters of the east coast.Initially, mormirulok was kept only by experienced aquarists, as the fish were rare and expensive. But in the 1970s, a breakthrough occurred - mormirulok began to be bred en masse and exported to Europe and Asia.Since then, the spotted mormulka has been present in almost every pet store. But at the same time, it has not gained wide popularity among ordinary aquarists. The reason is simple - a modest appearance and a peaceful disposition.The appearance of the spotted shark is a small fish of 5-7 cm in size. The body is elongated, torpedo-shaped. The dorsal and anal fins are offset to the caudal stem.The color is brownish-olive with a distinctive "tiger" pattern of dark spots along the sides. The fins are orange with dark specks.Despite the modest color, mormirulki have grace in their movements. They glide smoothly in the water column, bending a slender body. Sometimes they hover motionless, only gently swaying their fins.Features of the contents of the freezer is an ideal tenant for a small communal aquarium. She is peaceful and not aggressive. It can coexist with other peaceful fish of similar size.Optimal conditions of detention:- The volume of the aquarium is from 40 liters- Temperature 22-28 C- pH 6-8- Moderate lighting- Abundantly overgrown plants, dormitories prefer to live in a flock of at least 5-6 individuals. They constantly stick together, gracefully maneuvering among plants and decorations.Standard feeding - flakes, daphnia, bloodworms. Mormirulki are eaten willingly, but they should not be overfed.During the spawning period, the males of the mormirulka become brighter - their fins are saturated with red, orange and blue colors. The mating outfit serves to attract females.The spawning is portioned, 5-10 eggs each. Caviar is deposited on the foliage of plants. After 24-36 hours, the juveniles appear.The fry are very small, barely noticeable. They are fed with infusoria and small live food. After a month, the mormirules reach 1 cm and switch to regular food.Conclusion The shark is a low-key but charming fish for a small aquarium. Her smooth movements, gregarious lifestyle and bright wedding attire make the mormirulka an interesting living decoration of the reservoir. This humble fish is worth remembering and giving it a second chance! Stay ahead in the logistics industry with our advanced container depot management systems .