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Blue Crayfish

Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni): Ultimate Care Guide

Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni) is a freshwater crayfish that is endemic to Florida in the United States. Due to their vibrant blue coloration, they’ve gained popularity as a pet crayfish. In the aquarium trade, Blue Crayfish are also known as Electric Blue Crayfish, Sapphire Crayfish, Blue Lobster, and Florida Crayfish.

Their vivid blue color makes them very unique, and they can be interesting to watch. When fully grown they reach between 4 to 6 inches, and they will explore their surroundings with their large claws.

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Siamese Algae Eater

Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus): Care Guide

Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus) are freshwater species of fish that are native to the waters of Southeast Asia. They have gained popularity in the aquarium hobby because of their ability to eat algae. Since they swim fast and work very hard to eat algae in the tank, they are very interesting to observe. Unlike other species that are considered algae eating fish, Siamese Algae Eaters are very agile. This means that they can eat algae in places that other algae eating fish may not be able to reach. This is especially true when they are small.

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White Cloud Mountain Minnow

White Cloud Mountain Minnow | Ultimate Care Guide

White Cloud Mountain Minnows (Tanichthys albonubes) are small aquarium fish that originate in China. They are hardy fish that are adaptable to various environment, including water with relatively cooler temperatures. These characteristics makes these fish great for beginners in the aquarium hobby. In the aquarium hobby, White Cloud Mountain Minnows are also known as White Cloud Mountain Fish, White White Cloud Minnows, or White Cloud.

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Julii Cory

Julii Cory (Corydoras julii): Ultimate Care Guide

Julii Cory (Corydoras julii) is a peaceful community fish that prefer to be kept in a group. They are freshwater fish that are native to the flooded forests of the lower Amazon region. More specifically, they have been found in Parnaba River of Brazil. They can also be found in smaller creeks and small tributaries in the region.
The patterns on their body, help the fish camouflage as they blend in with the substrate. They have pale colored bodies that are covered with brown patterns.

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Glowlight Danio

Glowlight Danio (Celestichthys Choprae): Ultimate Care Guide

Glowlight Danio (Celestichthys Choprae), is an active fish that spend most of their time in the middle section of the aquarium.

Native populations of Glowlight Danio can be found in Irrawaddy River of northern Myanmar. They are often found in shallow waters of hill streams.

Their beautiful coloration is one of the reasons why aquarists are attracted to this fish. Their multi-color body consists of green, red, orange, gold, blue, and black hues and markings. Their fins consist of yellow, white, transparent silver, and black coloration. They are one of the most colorful Danios.

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Black Skirt Tetra

Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi): Care Guide

Black Skirt Tetras (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) are a species of freshwater fish native to the waters of South America. Within South America, they’re commonly found in bodies of water in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and the Paraguay and Guapore River basins. Black skirt tetras can go by several different names, and some of them are Petticoat Tetra, Blackamoor, and Black Widow Tetra. Unlike their relatives, Black Skirt Tetras aren’t colorful fish. Towards the front of their body, they have a silver coloration. Towards the back of their body, they have a dark coloration. While they do not bright colors on their body, they are beautiful fish and remain just as popular as other tetras.

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Congo Tetra

Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus): Care Guide

Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is a common freshwater aquarium fish that is relatively easy to care for. They were discovered in 1949 in the Congo River basin, as their name suggests. In the wild, they live in small streams, ponds, and marshes. They are schooling fish that congregate in enormous numbers. This schooling behavior can be observed in an aquarium as well, creating a stunning focal point in the tank.

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Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri): Care Guide

Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri) is a tropical freshwater fish native to South America. This fish can be found in Rio Negro in Brazil and Rio Vaupes in Columbia. The Rummy Nose Tetra has many nicknames such as Fire Head Tetra, Red Nose Tetra, and Brilliant Rummy Nose Tetra. This iridescent fish is playful with their tank mates which makes them a great addition to an aquarium and is so fun to watch.

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