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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zebrafish
The Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a small, gentle, hardy freshwater fish with blue-and-silver stripes. Famous as a model organism in genetic and medical research, it is also an easy, community-friendly beginner fish.
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.