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Black-Banded Leporinus
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 2-20, pH 5.0-7.5
Max. Size: 6″
Color Form: It has gold, yellow, or mustard and black stripes with pointed tail fins and a torpedo-shaped body
Diet: Feed on algae, plant matter, worms, crustaceans, plant matter and occasionally fish
Compatibility: can be aggressive with its own species, so it is best kept as a single species or in a group of 6 individuals or more
Origin: South America
Family: Anostomidae
Lifespan: 7-10 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate
Archerfish
Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately Hardy
Water Conditions: 77-86 °F°, 20 – 30°H, pH 7.0-8.0
Max. Size: 16″
Color Form: Black, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Freshwater or multiple species brackish water tank
Origin: Indo Pacific
Family: Toxotidae
Life Span: 10 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced
Cardinal Tetra
Size : 1" - 1.2"
The cardinal tetra is a popular South American aquarium fish that is known for its bright colors and active behavior. These fish are schooling fish, and should be kept in groups of at least six. They are omnivorous and will eat a wide variety of foods, including both flakes and freeze-dried meaty foods.
Cardinal tetras are very active fish and will need a lot of swimming room. An aquarium size of at least 20 gallons is recommended. They are compatible with most other types of fish and make a wonderful addition to any tank.
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Less hardy than Neon Tetras
Water Conditions: 73-81° F, KH 2-6, pH 5.5-7.5
Max. Size: 1.5″
Color Form: Iridescent Blue, Red
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Peaceful, keep with other small tetras
Origin: Farm Raised in Europe, Indigenous to South America
Family: Characidae
Lifespan: Up to 8 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Moderate Experience
Glofish Tetra
Size: Approx. 1"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Water Conditions: 64-75° F, KH 8-12, pH 6.5-7.0
Max. Size: 2.5″
Color Form: Blue, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Green, Pink, Red
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Suitable for peaceful community tanks
Origin: India, Farm raised in the USA
Family: Cyprinidae
Lifespan: 3-8 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
Altum Angelfish
Size: Approx. 1.25"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons Care Level: Intermediate Temperament: Semi-Aggressive Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 78-84° F, KH 1-5, pH 4.8-6.2 Max. Size: 8″ Color Form: Three broad, dark brownish/reddish bars run vertically along the body in addition to some less prounounced and fainter bars. The fins can show red striations, and adults may have some red spots and a blue-green cast to the dorsal fin. When aroused, they will exhibit a black spot on the gill cover. Diet: Generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods Compatibility: Peaceful but predatory. They should not share an aquarium with anything small enough to fit into their mouth Origin: Brazil and Colombia Family: Cichlid Lifespan: 10-15 years Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate
Red Honey Gourami
Size: Approx. 1.5"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 4-10, pH 6.0-7.5
Max. Size: 3″
Color Form: Red
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Bangladesh and India
Family: Gourami
Lifespan: 5 – 8 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
Color Zebra Danio
Size: Approx. 1"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Water Conditions: 64-75° F, KH 8-12, pH 6.5-7.0
Max. Size: 3″
Color Form: Blue, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Green, Pink
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Suitable for peaceful community tanks
Origin: India, Farm raised in the USA
Family: Cyprinidae
Lifespan: up to 5 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
Green Neon Tetra
Size: Approx 1"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy when acclimated
Water Conditions: 77-95° F, H 18-143, pH 3.0-6.5
Max. Size: 1″
Color: Iridescent Green, Red
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Peaceful
Origin: Brazil
Family: Characidae
Lifespan: 5 – 8years
Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced
Marbled Hatchetfish
Size: Approx. 1.5"
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 75-81° F, KH 10-18, pH 5.5-7.5
Max. Size: 2”
Color Form: Green, Orange, Red, Tan
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Excellent in peaceful community tanks
Origin: South America
Family: Gasteropelecidae
Lifespan: 2-5 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced
Boesemani Rainbowfish
Size: Approx. 3"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
Water Conditions: 70.0 to 79.0° F, 8 – 25 dGH, pH 6.5-8.0
Max. Size: 4.5”
Color Form: Red/Orange, Blue
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: OK with like sized peaceful species
Origin: Western New Guinea
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
Discus (Assorted)
Minimum Tank Size: 60 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
Water Conditions: 28-30°C, pH 6.0-7.0
Max. Size: 6″
Color Form: Many color
Diet: Quality frozen, pellet, and flake foods
Compatibility: Good community fish
Origin: Asia
Family: Cichlid
Lifespan: 10 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced
Harlequin Rasbora
Size: Approx. 0.5"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
Water Conditions: 72-77° F, KH 6-10, pH 6.0-6.5
Max. Size: 2″
Color Form: Orange/Copper
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Good community fish
Origin: Asia
Family: Cyprinidae
Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
