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Hooded butterflyfish
The Hooded Butterflyfish, also known as the Red Sea Emperor Butterflyfish and called the Red Sea Noble in Hong Kong, is mainly distributed in the western Indian Ocean. Its unusual name comes from its distinctive appearance—overall the body is squarish and rounded.
Six-Banded Distichodus
The Six-Banded Distichodus (Distichodus sexfasciatus) is a Congo native named for its six black bands, though its 'short nose' is only relative to the long-nosed distichodus. Its body edge shows blue fluorescence under light. It reaches 30 cm, is robust but short-tempered, and needs a large tank.
Neon Rainbowfish
The Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata) is a small, peaceful tropical fish whose red-edged body glows like a blue ghost under light. It prefers hard, slightly alkaline water at 22-26°C and mixes well with other small fish.
One-Spot Butterflyfish
The One-Spot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus), also called the Teardrop Coralfish, is a distinctive common butterflyfish from the Indo-Pacific tropics, named for the single black spot on its upper side. Reaching 20 cm, it is gentle and best kept in a mature reef tank with stable marine water.
Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid
The Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid (Papiliochromis altispinosa) is the largest of the dwarf cichlids, known for its bright red tail. Gentle and relatively easy to keep, it coexists peacefully with other species, though heavy mixing should be avoided when breeding. Adults reach about 7 cm.
Glass Catfish
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis) is named for its fully transparent body and the two cat-like barbels at its mouth. It swims swiftly and, when resting, holds a 40-degree upward tilt, sometimes shimmering with rainbow colors under the right light. A peaceful schooling fish, it needs soft acidic water and is best kept with companions of its own kind.
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.
Mottled Dwarf Cichlid
The Mottled Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma guttata), also called the Giefere Dwarf Cichlid, is a slender South American dwarf cichlid from the Orinoco basin. It needs soft, acidic water and is prone to gill diseases, so tank cleanliness is essential.
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.
Clown Loach
Also known as the Crown Loach or simply 'Clown,' the clown loach can reach 30 cm in the wild but typically only grows to about 10–12 cm in an aquarium. With its gentle temperament, it should not be housed with aggressive species.