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Spotted Rasbora
The Spotted Rasbora (Rasbora maculata) is a small, peaceful, omnivorous fish named for the large round black spot on its orange-red body. Best kept in soft acidic water, males show vivid red-black fins while females are paler. It reaches about 2.5 cm.
Large Mudskipper
The Large Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirosris) is a warm-water intertidal fish from China's coastal regions that hops across mud using its pelvic fins. It is solitary, burrow-dwelling, breathes through skin and tail, and is not hard to keep. It is also used as food.
Giant Danio
The Giant Danio is the largest of the danios, reaching 10-12 cm, with a peaceful temperament and a love of jumping, so a covered tank is needed. A hardy subtropical fish from Sri Lanka and India, it tolerates cool water down to 10°C and accepts a wide range of foods.
Red Dragon Wrasse
The Red Dragon Wrasse (Bodianus scrofa) is a large, carnivorous ornamental fish named for its dragon-like shape and fiery red coloration. Widely kept as a feng shui fish, it is popular in Southeast Asia and can reach about 43 cm. It is easily startled, so a covered tank and stable water are essential.
Orange Pearl-Scale with Phoenix Tail
The Orange Phoenix-Tail Pearlscale is a wen-class goldfish first bred in 1925. Its rounder belly makes the white pearl scales stand out more, and it is beloved by goldfish fans. A gentle fish, it adapts to a wide temperature range but dislikes sudden changes.
Orange-Socket Surgeonfish
The Orange-Socket Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus) is a tropical marine algae-eater found on shallow outer reefs at 3-20 m depth, reaching up to 35 cm. Adults live in groups. Its name comes from the bright orange tail spine, and the body is brown-black with an orange spot before and after the pupil.
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.
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.
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.