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Upside-Down Catfish
The Upside-Down Catfish is a tropical catfish from Central Africa's Congo River that, true to its name, swims and rests belly-up. Split into river and lake types, it is gentle, reaches 9-10 cm, and prefers soft water at 22-26°C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pictus Catfish
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus), also known as the Pearl High-Fin Catfish, is native to Colombia. It prefers soft acidic water and is nocturnal, often hiding in rock crevices during the day. Its silver-white body is densely speckled with fine black spots, giving the species its name.
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.
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.