Almanac Of Aquarictankus or something idk

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After an extended hiatus (and a sudden, significant decrease in revenue), Namazu Industries™ has formally decided to begin updating its current species portfolio. May new and exciting species swim into loving homes soon!

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Wailing Widow; Paliuxorus tsirichtorus

Average length: 24-38cm

Maximum length: 62cm

Depth: 550m

Element: Biohazard/Clairvoyant/Infernal/Luminescent

The Wailing Widow may not look like at first, but it is one of the most well-defended species in and around the wreckage. It defends itself with Clairvoyant energy strong enough to drive predators more than twice its size away, and anything more pervasive is warded off with toxic spines.

It connotatively has an association with death, and gets its name from the effects its Clairvoyant energy has on humans. It’s powerful enough to comb through the mind of an individual, find the people most emotionally important to them, and make them scream. It telepathically mimics their voices to yell out phrases frequently associated with human distress, usually causing the affected individual to rush to their aid. Said individual is usually never seen alive again, more often than not drowned in the immediate vicinity of the fish.

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Vampire Anthias; Filtrosatietas sanguiltros

Average length: 12-18cm

Maximum length: 28cm

Depth: 215-550m

Element: Biohazard/Infernal/Scrap

For a larger pelagic fish, this would for sure be one of the most annoying species to encounter down in the cauldron. The Vampire Anthias gets its name for slicing open wounds into larger species, and filtering out blood.

The poison that it spits is a notorious anticoagulant, and bleeding can persist for hours, or even days after the wound is created. In order to combat such potent blood flow, the fish is also able to cauterize wounds it creates once finished, by heating its metal-tipped fins.

Speaking of, tiny metal outcrops grow on the edges of its fins. Each fin serves one of two purposes - either offense or defense. Fins it doesn’t use frequently also often end up rusting.

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Archon’s Consort; Squillamica gyanaicus

Average length: 5-7cm

Maximum length: 9cm

Depth: 275-550m

Element: Clairvoyant/Luminescent/Phantom

The Archon’s Consort gets its name from commonly lurking around the Soverign Sheetfin, usually nesting on its head for protection and acting as a lookout for the species in a mutualistic relationship. These pairings are usually between individuals of the same gender, and can be a reliable way to tell the gender of the goby, due to its lack of outward sexual dimorphism. It becomes especially skittish if separated from its host.

It is also known to have a mild aversion towards Weeping Angels, despite the three species always being found within close proximity of each other. The species’ presence also amplifies any skittish behavior exhibited when separated, yet has no effect when the Soverign Sheetfin is present.

Notably, the goby isn’t just a lookout - they support the intimidation factor of the Soverign Sheetfin using their Clairvoyant abilities.

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Manic Muse, Mollusaris trelamenois

Average length: 5-7cm

Maximum length: 13.5cm

Depth: 175-550m

Element: Biohazard/Clairvoyant/Nebulous

A rarely seen deepwater basslet, the Manic Muse gets its name from an uncanny ability to drive those who see it insane. It uses extreme clairvoyant energy to telepathically “place” an inconsistent “eyespot” on the tip of its dorsal fin that usually manifests itself really roughly, with the outer edges seeming “boiled”, or at the very least, constantly moving.

As a side effect of this telepathic projection, however, it also unknowingly manages to not only jumble the neural functions, but also dredge up the victim’s deepest desires, fixations, and interests. The combination of both factors easily results in symptoms involving extreme deranged rambling, as well as a significant lack of foresight and thinking before actions are committed to. There is no known cure for this affliction, which has yet to be named. You know what they say…

“The laser is charged to 20 watts. Don’t look into the beam!”

Note: Indeed only humans are affected by this phenomenon. Other intelligent organisms, whether earthly or beyond, do not experience any brain scrambling whatsoever. Other species of primates are notably not tested.

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Periscopic Scythearm; Nevmocephalus cruvlaaphticus

Average length: 12-15cm

Maximum length: 18cm

Locality: Cauldron of Coalescence

Depth: 215-550m

Element: Clairvoyant/Luminescent/Phantom

This skittish species uses all six of its eyes to constantly watch, monitor, and scan its surroundings. It quickly darts off when threatened, usually into crevices or detritus from the many sunken vessels in the area.

If you were to somehow get close, its eyes can give off extreme clairvoyant energy, deterring most species from taking any bites. It is most commonly compared to the feeling of being watched, causing extreme paranoia and anxiety in victims that, in most cases, causes predators to dart off. This effect only occurs if an eye is focused entirely on you, and is compounded if all three eyes happen to be on you at the same time. It is still a common target of the Watchman Barracuda, as its own clairvoyant energies offset the Scythearm’s.

A labyrinthine organ is present, though its use is unknown, as it shies away from the surface.

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Mesmerizer Shrimpgoby, Squillamica panypnotistikos

Average length: 12-15cm

Maximum length: 17cm

Locality: Tabalitan Reef

Depth: 75-120m

Element: Infernal/Luminescent

One of the rarest dual element species to find on the reefs, the Mesmerizer Shrimpgoby is a marvel to behold. It is commonly found singly in burrows on the seafloor, close to rockwork. They shovel through sand to find food particles, but they can also be seen up in the water column, feeding on passing plankton. They also feed on smaller fish and crustaceans, given the opportunity.

It gets its name from its first dorsal fin. When threatened, they fan it out, and rapidly flash the blue and purple pattern inside. The flashes serve to disorient anything that tries to take a bite, but as a side effect, they are also somewhat hypnotic…

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Glowlight Sharpnose, Parvufoscono dilitronontas

Average Length: 5-7cm

Maximum Length: 12cm

Locality: Tabalitan Reef

Depth: 15-110m

Element: Biohazard/Luminescent

Smaller than most Pufferfish species, the Glowlight Sharpnose is adapted to hiding away in the rockwork. It feeds on smaller shrimp, adapted to snatch prey from deep and narrow crevices. Like the Incandescent Cardinalfish, it has the ability to intensify or diminish the strength of its glow, along with the ability to puff up when threatened.

The puffing shouldn’t be what predators worry about, however. If stressed, like Earthen Boxfish, it exudes a tetrodotoxin, similar to that of the Tiger Pufferfish. While the toxin itself is not as potent, it is still a heavy deterrent, and it’s why they should be avoided on diving expeditions.

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Largespine Bristletooth, Saxovoskos ponaculeo

Average length: 10-13cm

Maximum length: 19cm

Locality: Tabalitan Reef

Depth: 5-70m

Element - Biohazard/Infernal

Unlike larger species of surgeonfish, the Largespine Bristletooth usually hides closer to the rockwork, rather than swimming in the open. Adapted to squeeze into smaller spaces, its teeth are more efficient for scraping algae from rocks. Do note that the fin tips are also hot to the touch. It is wise to use gloves.

Compared to its earth counterparts, it sports a larger tail spine, and more potent venom. It is equipped to paralyze, or at least numb, any potential threats. Despite this, however, it is still a common prey species.

Now, of course, due to being a common prey species, it’s also a lot more defensive and aggressive. Caution is definitely advised if you plan to add this species to a reef tank.

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Single Element #005: Glacial Sailfin Wrasse, Leptosatoikos glacifrigus

Average length: 6-12cm

Maximum length: 17cm

Depth: 2-100m

Element - Permafrost

Imbued with the element of Permafrost, the Glacial Sailfin Wrasse is a bit of a paradoxical species in these waters. Like the Flarefin Hawkfish, it can keep its body temperature different from surrounding areas, but unlike the Flarefin Hawkfish, it instead has a protective layer of ice *above* its skin. It feeds on crabs, and has specialized teeth to shear through thin sections of their carapaces.

Unlike Permafrost species from the poles, it only reaches a temperature of -40°C. If taken out of the water, the ice usually melts at rates similar to regular ice. The ice itself melting does not seem to harm the fish, but please, do not take the fish out of the water for significant periods of time in order to melt the ice. It regenerates the icy sheath once placed back into the water.

Bonus notes: The breeding season of this species coincides with the molting season of some species of crab. The eggs are seemingly perfectly timed to hatch right as the crabs molt. Gotta get the hunting practice in while they’re young.

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Single Element #004: Meadowfin Chromis, Omadopiscis phytopinnus

Average length: 5-7cm

Maximum length: 13cm

Depth: 2-60m

Element - Overgrowth

Peer into the leaves of a floating clump of seaweed, and you’re likely to find a shoal of this species. Instead of going for a more conventional form of camouflage, they gather en masse, and group in a way that mimics a “true” plant. Not only that, they mask their scent, helping them hide amongst seaweed meadows and coral. If an herbivore approaches, they simply scatter.

Intriguingly, they also sometimes swarm around the branches of colorful coral heads. This breaks the illusion, so it’s a bit of a wonder why they do this.

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Single Element #003: Incandescent Cardinalfish, Avgostoma phoslux

Average length: 4-6cm

Maximum length: 9cm

Diurnal Depth: 75-130m

Nocturnal Depth: 35-150m

Element - Luminescent

In the deeper waters of Aquarictanktus, you will probably find the hallmark glow of the region’s manifestation of the Luminescence element. While usually the lantern of the deeper reefs, at a moment’s notice, they can shift their luminosity, effectively turning it off. This deters most predators, letting the fish live another day.

Like the cardinalfishes of Earth, they also employ mouthbrooding, but with both parents caring for the eggs at the same time. Usually, one carries the eggs, while the other goes out to feed. They have to be careful however - while transferring eggs, sometimes, a few can fall out, and in this ecosystem, every raised offspring counts.

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Single Element #002: Flarefin Hawkfish, Garkopanos incensus

Average length: 5-7cm

Maximum length: 14cm

Depth: 2-30m

Element - Infernal

Despite lacking the element of Luminescence, the glow this species makes is unmistakable. This incarnation of the Infernal element is fairly easy to spot between coral branches. It hops around near mindlessly, eating plankton in the water column. Be warned however, their colors serve as a warning.

They are extremely hot to the touch. Reaching up to 250°C and higher, it’s a wonder how the water around them does not evaporate. They must be handled with extreme caution.

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Single Element #001: Vespid Fangblenny, Dilitridontus vespidens

Average length: 6-8cm

Maximum length: 12cm

Depth: 2-60m

Element - Biohazard

The pure manifestation of the Biohazard element. They mainly live in burrows or coral branches, maintaining their home by grazing on algae and hunting invertebrates. Highly territorial, they’ll fight anything in their territory that even looks like another member of their kind.

They are named after their venom, which is said to be similar to that of a wasp sting. It is not a huge threat to humans, but it is usually enough to drive away most predatory fish.