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Silver Gourami
The Silver Gourami, also known as the Moonlight Gourami or Silver Man, is an all silver-white, robust fish that is easy to keep - a good beginner ornamental fish. However, newly hatched fry are harder to raise and have a lower survival rate than other gouramis.
Wuhan Lion Cat
The Wuhan Lion Cat is a goldfish variety with a short, round body whose eyes and mouth are covered by developed head growths, so it is prone to 'head-droop'. It belongs to the Lionhead type.
Whitecheek Tang
Also called the Clown Tang or Gold-rim Tang, the Whitecheek Tang has a purple-blue body and a blue tail with yellow stripes, making it very attractive. Its care is moderately difficult and not for beginners; a tank of at least 300 liters is required.
Heckel Discus
The Heckel Discus is often confused with the common Discus, and is very rare in the market and very expensive. Because it is difficult to keep, it is suitable for experienced aquarists.
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.
Leopard Danio
The Leopard Danio is native to Southeast Asia and is prized for its vivid leopard-like coloration, making it a favorite among tropical fish keepers. Hardy and easy to care for, it is an excellent choice for beginners. A peaceful, active schooling fish, it reaches about 3-5 cm and accepts a wide range of foods.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) is a tiny, gentle, and easy-to-keep freshwater fish first discovered on Baiyun Mountain in Guangzhou, China. It is cold-tolerant, schooling, and a classic beginner tropical fish.
Asian Leaf Turtle
A common, beginner-friendly semi-aquatic turtle of the genus Cyclemys - four subspecies differ in shell and neck pattern; hardy and interactive, great for newcomers.
Amboina Box Turtle
The most common and cheapest of the seven box turtles (Cuora amboinensis) - shy, very aquatic, and the most beginner-friendly of the box turtles.
Chinese Striped-neck Turtle
A pretty, beginner-friendly Asian water turtle with green-and-black neck stripes and pearly juvenile edge spots - common captive-bred, but wild stocks are scarce.