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Blackspot Barb
The Blackspot Barb is mainly distributed in southern Asia—India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar—and is named for the large black spot on its caudal peduncle, its main distinguishing feature. It is omnivorous and easy to keep.
Fuzhou Ranchu Goldfish
Fuzhou Ranchu is a branch of the egg-shaped goldfish distinguished by its well-developed head growth. Originally introduced from Japan, its unique form has made it one of the most popular goldfish varieties today.
Red and White Phoenix-Tail Pearlscale
Red and White Phoenix-Tail Pearlscale is a variety of Pearl Scale goldfish prized for its granular pearl-like scales and symmetrically spotted red-and-white pattern, best kept in stable, slightly alkaline water.
Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
The Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) was found in Brazil in 1951 and has been heavily line-bred since. A relatively easy but shape-sensitive dwarf cichlid from the Colombian Amazon, males reach 8 cm with tall fins and orange-red spots. It likes soft acidic water and live foods.
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.
Black Bubble Eye Goldfish with Dorsal Fin
The Black Bubble Eye Goldfish with Dorsal Fin is an all-black variety of bubble-eye goldfish that first appeared around 1982, prized when its color is as deep as ink. Unlike tailless bubble eyes, it retains a normal dorsal fin. Its fluid-filled eye sacs are delicate and require careful handling and stable water conditions.
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.
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.
White Jade Phoenix Cichlid
The White Jade Phoenix cichlid (Nanachromis nudiceps) is a slender, peaceful African cichlid from the Congo River basin. It is named for its pure white, jade-like belly and is often confused with the Blue-bellied Phoenix, though the two differ clearly in caudal-fin pattern.
Hatchetfish
Also known as the Swallow Fish, Chest-Knife Fish, or Sternoptyx, the hatchetfish is a group of unusually shaped small freshwater fishes. Its body is extremely laterally compressed with a greatly protruding belly, giving it the silhouette of an ancient stone axe—hence the name.