Garibaldi Fish, Hypsypops rubicundus, is also known as the Catalina Goldfish and the marine goldfish. It is a bright orange fish with a heart-shaped tail fin. The juvenile Garibaldi Fish will be a deeper color of orange with electric blue spots and blue-trimmed fins. They are the largest fish in the Damselfish family and can […]
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Glowlight Tetras can be identified by their silvery, torpedo shaped bodies and bold, iridescent, orangish-red stripes that run along the length of their bodies. This stripe resembles the filament in a light bulb, and it is slightly reflective. Glowlight Tetra dorsal fins also sport the exact same colorings at their base as the stripe on their bodies. The color fades to an iridescent looking silver as it gets to the tip of the dorsal fin.
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Rainbow Tetra, Nematobrycon lacortei, are rarely seen in the aquarium hobby. They are beautiful, hardy fish, but they need expert care. They are tropical freshwater fish that prefer to be in a group of 10 or more Rainbow Tetras. The Rainbow Tetra is endemic to Rio Calima, a small, quiet river in western Colombia. This
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Catappa leaves, also known as Indian almond leaves, have long been used by Betta breeders to encourage spawning and protect eggs and fish from fungal infection. Not only for Betta breeding, but these useful leaves are also finding applications with other species. Hobbyists setting up blackwater aquariums use Catappa leaves to give their fish natural
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Tinfoil Barbs are a large freshwater fish from the Cyprinidae family. It is also known as the Red Tail Tinfoil Fish, Tinfoil Fish, and Silver Barb Fish. Tinfoil Barbs are named for their large silver bodies that have a metallic sheen like tinfoil and occasionally have a golden tint. Their fins range in color from
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The Giant Gourami (Osphronemus goramy) is the largest gourami species, sometimes called the True or Common Gourami. Their name is not a lie; the Giant Gourami is truly a giant in the aquarium size. Its massive size means that it is not an option for many hobby aquarists. Despite their huge and impressive size, some
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Apistogramma Agassizii, also known as Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid, is a dwarf cichlid originating from the Apure River in Venezuela. As an Apistogramma species, they are often referred to as Apistos for short as well. It is a small but colorful fish that can make a great addition to any aquarium. They are easy fish to
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Caridina shrimp is a freshwater shrimp from the family Atydae that takes very well to an aquarium. They are native to Asia’s tropical and subtropical waters, mainly the southeast countries such as Thailand. They are also known to be found in certain locations within Africa and Oceania. Their natural habitat is the bottom of slow-flowing rivers, ponds,
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Family Atyidae Genus Neocaridina Number of Species Approximately 24-26 known species Temperature 57F – 84F Size Approximately 1.6 inches Food & Diet Omnivorous Water pH 6.5 – 8.0 Neocaridina Shrimp Colors and Types Neocaridina Shrimp, no matter the type, all have the same basic body structure. All Neocaridina Shrimp is equipped with 5 pairs of
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The Redhead Cichlid (Vieja melanurus) is a large Central American Cichlid that displays many colors. Coloration reaches its peak at maturity, with males growing larger and often developing nuchal humps. They are often the focal point of an aquarium. Easy to care for and one of the least aggressive of the Central American species, the
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