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Neon Tetra: Care, Disease, Breeding, Albino & Gold Types

Neon Tetra has a light blue back over a silver colored abdomen. It has an iridescent blue stripe that runs horizontally along each side of the fish, starting at the nose and ending at the adipose fin. They also have a red iridescent stripe that begins in the middle of their body and extends to the base of the caudal fin. The neon tetra is partially transparent, the fins too. Female Neon Tetras are usually bigger, can be identified by their rounder bellies, and a bent iridescent stripe rather than the male’s straight one. At night time, as the Neon Tetra rests, the red and blue stripes become gray and black. The color becomes vibrant again once the Neon Tetra becomes active in the morning.

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French Angelfish

Scientific Name Pomacanthus paru Common Name(s) French Angelfish, Black Angelfish Origin Caribbean Temperature Range 72-78°F Water Parameters dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Adult Size 24in Diet Omnivorous, Sponges French Angelfish Facts: 1. Juveniles run “cleaning stations” at sea fans, cleaning other fish with their pelvic fins. They attract potential fish by fluttering their striking

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Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus Imperator)

Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus Imperator): Ultimate Care Guide

Emperor Angelfish appear differently as juveniles than they do as fully mature fish. The juvenile Emperor Angelfish have more curved, horizontal bands of white, black, and blue, whereas mature Emperor Angelfish have yellow and blue horizontal stripes on their bodies. They are popular fish for home aquariums for their beauty, and coloration as no other fish has yellow and blue stripes.

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