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Kohaku
The Kohaku is the representative variety of koi, beloved by many hobbyists, and is increasingly kept as a feng shui fish. It was first discovered between 1804 and 1829, and was gradually developed into its present form through selective breeding.
Black Neon Tetra
The Black Neon Tetra, also known as the Black Tetra or Black Neon, is native to Brazil and belongs to the tetra group, because its appearance and habits are very similar to other tetras—small and exquisite, looking beautiful in the aquarium. It has a gentle temperament but is territorial, and can be kept with other peaceful fish or shrimp.
Black-banded Dwarf Cichlid
The Black-banded Dwarf Cichlid is mainly distributed at the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Amazon River in Brazil. It is a carnivorous ornamental fish with a gentle temperament and some territoriality, so care should be taken with tank mates, and plants should be added to the aquarium to give it a sense of security.
Ram cichlid
The Ram Cichlid originated from the Venezuelan Rainbow Cichlid and was developed into the Ram Cichlid after refinement in the Netherlands and Germany. It belongs to the same genus as the Bolivian Ram, but the Ram Cichlid is more brightly colored and is very popular among aquarists.
Texas Cichlid
The Texas Cichlid is a large, fierce carnivorous cichlid from Mexico and the Amazon, reaching 20-30 cm. Its gray body is covered with white, blue, and black spots. Strong and not hard to keep, it must not be mixed with small fish due to its aggression and territorial nature.
Tancho Kohaku Koi
The Tancho Kohaku Koi is a white koi with a single red spot on the top of the head, earning the feng shui name 'good fortune ahead.' A temperate fish, it is hardy but sensitive to temperature swings over 4°C. Popular as a feng shui fish for career luck.
Red Goose-Head Goldfish with Narial Bouquets
The Red Goose-Head Goldfish with Narial Bouquets is a recently developed goldfish variety with a red body and a head growth limited to the top, plus nasal pom-poms. The red-pompom form is especially popular. Eurythermal and easy to keep, it tolerates 0-38°C but not sudden temperature swings.
Orange Arowana
The Orange Arowana is a variety of Asian arowana kept by some as a feng shui fish. With a suitable environment and scientific care it is not difficult to keep. Fully grown fish reach about 90 cm, with orange-red gill covers and orange scales, and are the most affordable of the red arowana varieties.
Banded-Tail Nanochromis
The Banded-Tail Nanochromis (Nanachromis caudifasciatus) is a relatively large, peaceful cichlid native to the southern river basins of Cameroon, making it a manageable species for aquarists. Males can be aggressive toward one another, so careful acclimation is needed to prevent fighting. Hardy and easy to keep, it readily breeds in the home aquarium.
Similis Shell Dweller
The Similis Shell Dweller (Neolamprologus similis) is a tiny, gentle Lake Tanganyika shell-dwelling cichlid that curls inside empty snail shells. Popular but with low fecundity, it is best kept as a single species in a shell-sand tank.