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Red Arowana
The red arowana (Scleropages formosus) is a tropical freshwater dragon fish whose scales develop color in three phases—from yellow, to orange-red, to deep red. It needs a tank over 120 cm, full-spectrum light, and a meat-based diet.
Piranha
The piranha is a group of nearly 30 South American species (also called the water tiger fish), famous for sharp interlocking teeth and ferocious group hunting. Note: private keeping and release are discouraged in China due to ecological and safety risks.
Angelfish
Angelfish (often called the freshwater angelfish or 'swallow fish') is a tall, disc-shaped cichlid whose graceful, sail-like swimming made it almost synonymous with the tropical aquarium hobby.
Sonoran mud turtle
The Sonoran mud turtle is an uncommon, nocturnal musk turtle from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, notable as the only subspecies in its group with night-active habits. A medium-sized aquatic turtle, it adapts well to captive care once settled.
Trinidad Chevron Tarantula
The Trinidad chevron tarantula is a strikingly patterned arboreal spider from the rainforests of Trinidad and Tobago, known for its olive-green body, red-tipped legs, and bold black abdominal chevrons. Fast and somewhat defensive, it is better suited to experienced keepers.
Guangxi stripe-necked turtle
The Guangxi stripe-necked turtle is a rare, beautifully marked freshwater turtle endemic to Guangxi, China, long suspected—though never confirmed—to be a natural hybrid. In captivity it is an active, omnivorous species that enjoys warm water and is relatively easy for keepers to maintain.
Natal Hinge-back Tortoise
The Natal Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys natalensis) is one of six hinge-back tortoises, a small, strikingly patterned herbivore found only in South Africa's Natal province. Scarce and specialized, it needs a dry semi-desert setup and a high-fiber, low-protein diet.
Barbour’s Map Turtle
Barbour's Map Turtle (Graptemys barbouri) is a strikingly marked map turtle from the river systems of the southeastern United States, resembling a painted turtle in form. Though widespread in the wild, it is uncommon in captivity, with the Mississippi map turtle being the most frequently kept of the group.
Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle
The Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle (Notochely platynota) is a secretive, chiefly herbivorous freshwater turtle from Southeast Asia that prefers shallow, plant-rich waters. Wild-caught individuals are notoriously fragile, making it one of the most difficult turtles to keep successfully in captivity.
Varanus giganteus
The Perentie (Varanus giganteus) is Australia's largest lizard, inhabiting arid grasslands where it uses its powerful hind legs and tail to sprint over short distances and scan its surroundings. A voracious and alert predator, it makes a demanding but rewarding challenge for experienced keepers.