Native to fast moving waters in Brazil, the Queen Arabesque Pleco displays a black and white squiggle pattern over their entire bodies. While it doesn’t have the same pattern as the Zebra Pleco, the Queen Arabesque Pleco can be a replacement for this hard to find Pleco variety. When young, the striping pattern is more […]
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Green Dragon Plecos feature dark olive to green-brown coloration. Mature males develop long “bristles” on their faces, similar to other Bristlenose Pleco varieties. Hardy and easy to breed, this Pleco is a great choice for beginners or hobbyists looking for un-fussy Plecos. Often sold under different names like Shortfin Green Dragon and Green Dragon Bristlenose,
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Common Name Glowlight Rasbora Scientific Name Trigonostigma Hengeli Origin Southeast Asia Temperature 73.4F – 82.4F Water Parameters 5.0 – 7.5 pH Size up to 1 inch in length Diet Omnivorous The Glowlight Rasbora Glowlight Rasbora originates from Southeast Asian waters. Most of these fish in the aquarium trade are wild caught, and therefore they are
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Common Name(s) Sawbwa Barb, Asian Rummynose, Mynamar Oriental Fish, Burmese Rummynose, and Burmese Rammy Nose. Scientific Name Sawbwa resplendens Origin Asia (Burma now Myanmar) Temperature 64-72° F Size Max size is 1 – 1.4 inches Minimum Tank Size 10- gallons Food & Diet Omnivorous Lifespan 3-4 years in captivity Water pH 6.0-8.0 Tank Mates Yes;
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Common Name(s) Redstripe Rasbora, Glowlight Rasbora, Red-line Rasbora Scientific Name Rasbora Pauciperforata Origin Southeast Asia Temperature 74-79°F Size 7 cm (Maximum) Minimum Tank Size 15-20 Gallons Diet Omnivore Lifespan 8 Years Water pH 5.0 – 6.0 Tank Mates Paradise Fish, Three Spot Gourami, Platys, Albino Tiger Barbs, Rosy Barbs Breeding Egg-Scattering Continuous Spawner Common Diseases
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Also known as Pearly Rasbora and Flower Rasbora, the Fire Rasbora is endemic to southwestern Sri Lanka. This species is rarely available for sale due to its delicate nature and difficulty in shipping. Coloration varies between red, orange, and bluish. Males are smaller with brighter colors and more pronounced flashes of color towards the tips
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Also known as the Red-tailed Rasbora, the Blackline Rasbora has a striking silver body with a gold and black stripe running down its side to the caudal fin base which has a flare of red. This species originates in Asia’s Mekong, Chao Phraya, Mae Klong basins, and northern Malay Peninsula. This is a popular aquarium
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The Penguin Tetra is a unique Tetra species from Brazil with a thick black band running along their silvery body. Also known as Penguin Fish or Hockey Stick Tetra due to their unusual method of swimming with their bodies angled upwards toward the head. They are good beginner fish but can display aggression against tank
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Also known as Willow Hygro, Hygrophila Angustifolia is a popular and robust aquarium plant originating in Southeast Asia. It can grow fast and absorb excess waste and nutrients from aquarium water. This is a tall plant with long narrow leaves growing from a tall stem. It’s best suited for background placement in most aquariums. In
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Like other species of Anubias, Anubias Congensis is hardy and easy to grow. In nature it’s found attached to trees and rocks with leaves extending above the waterline. It has long oblong leaves which grow from a rhizome. This rhizome can attach to hardscape or be weighed down on top of substrate. It will also
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