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Not recommended for new tanks Does best in schools of five or more Needs plenty of hiding places
Neon Tetra
$1.59 to $53.38
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Brightly colored fish that add movement and color to any aquarium Can be semi-aggressive and tends to nip at the fins of tank mates if the school is not large enough A schooling fish that does best when housed in groups of five or more of the same species
Serpae Tetra
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Similar to Neon Tetras , but completely different species Does best in large schools in groups of five or more Looks best in tanks with plenty of swimming room and proportionate hiding space
Black Neon Tetra
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Silver Tip Tetras are a generally non-aggressive schooling fish but have been known to nip fins Best kept in a planted tank, these brightly colored fish add movement and color to any aquarium
Silver Tip Tetra
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Schooling community fish that does best in a group of six of more Live plants and soft water are desired for this species Needs plenty of hiding places as well as swimming space
Head and Tail Light Tetra
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Requires plenty of hiding space and swimming room Has a combination of stone gray and translucent body coloration Does best with tall plants , and driftwood
Black Phantom Tetra
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Bright red "hat" with a white body Egg shaped body May damage live plants
Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
$6.99 to $167.94
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Can learn to recognize their mate, as well as their owner Tends to dig up plants, as well as rearrange rocks and gravel Should be kept with fish of similar size as they will eat smaller fish
Tiger Oscar Cichlid
$9.99 to $53.94
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Hardy and active schooling fish Does best in odd numbers a school of five or more Barbs tend to nip at the fins of larger, slower moving fish
Green Tiger Barb
$3.49 to $35.88
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Peaceful and popular aquarium favorite Named due to its distinctive dorsal fin Best kept with other peaceful fish in a well planted tank with plenty of open swimming area
Red Dalmatian Sailfin Molly
$3.49 to $34.68
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Ryukins have an arch behind their head Red and white coloration is simple yet striking May damage live plants
Red & White Ryukin Goldfish
$6.99 to $197.94
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Peaceful and popular aquarium favorite Best kept with other peaceful fish in a well planted tank with plenty of open swimming area They prefer a degree of salinity in their water
Red Sailfin Molly
$4.29 to $44.28
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This species does well in a community tank with other peacocks and peaceful mid-sized fish and several hiding spots Not a naturally occuring species in the wild Needs plenty of rocks to set up territories
Red Peacock Cichlid
$35.99 to $203.94
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Large outdoor pond fish With proper care, can live upwards of 35 years or more Will dig up plants if the roots are not protected
Koi Grade A
$11.99 to $107.94
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Has a round and laterally compressed body, making it suitable for gliding through tall aquarium grasses Provide plenty of substrate, rocks and hiding spots, especially plants Requires soft water
Red Turquoise Discus
$45.99 to $779.94
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Larger than male guppies, but with less coloration Other peaceful fish make great tankmates Breeds quite easily
Assorted Female Fancy Guppies
$2.79 to $26.28
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Territorial fish that needs areas designated by piles of rocks Named after 20th Century Boxer with the same name, Jack Dempsey Live plants may be used as hiding places or territories only when using hardy plants
Jack Dempsey Cichlid
$2.99 to $28.68
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Has adaptations to see simultaneously above and below water Active mostly at dusk Best kept with larger peaceful fish that occupy the middle and bottom levels of the tank
African Butterflyfish
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Mollies are a peaceful and popular aquarium favorite The Sailfin Molly is so named due to its distinctive dorsal fin Best kept with other peaceful fish in a planted tank with plenty of open swimming area
Orange Sailfin Molly
$4.29 to $44.28
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Changes shades of blue depending on its mood Should be housed with tank-mates with similar temperaments Can breathe from the surface due to modified gills
Blue Gourami
$3.49 to $18.54
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Peaceful scavenger Smooth substrate is a necessity due to the Cory's "whiskers," which are also known as barbels As it is somewhat sensitive to light, please provide the Panda Cory with plenty of plants , caves, and any other hiding places possible Does best in groups of six or more
Panda Cory
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Very hardy and curious Can get territorial Despite its name, this is not a true shark
Albino Rainbow Shark
$3.99 to $21.54
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Classic aquarium fish A schooling fish, it does best when housed in groups of five or more of the same species Does best in a planted community tank with no fin nippers
Sunrise Guppy
$3.99 to $40.68
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Primarily peach to yellow in coloration with some having a white belly Tends to dig up plants, so live plants are not recommended Should be kept with fish that can defend themselves as this particular Cichlid can be quite aggressive
Red Devil Cichlid
$5.99 to $63.48
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Peaceful aquarium favorite Best kept with other peaceful fish in a well planted tank Prefers some salinity in their water, approximately one teaspoon of aquarium salt to every two gallons
Dalmatian Sailfin Molly
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Female Swordtails lack the long "sword" that male swordtails have Well suited for community tanks Come in a variety of patterns and colorations
Assorted Swordtails
$2.49 to $25.08
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The most active of the common livebearers, Males have the long "sword" extending from the bottom of their tails A well planted tank with plenty of swimming space is ideal
Red Swordtail
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Nocturnal Needs plent of hiding places Peaceful when young, but may become territorial with age
African Knifefish
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Peaceful bottom dweller that may school with Tiger Barbs Active during the day and eats both ornamental snails as well as pests Highly sensitive to treatments containting copper or malachite green
Clown Loach
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Must have access to the surface to breathe properly Does best in a planted tank with driftwood, rocks and several hiding spots Can be housed with similar-sized fish with similar temperaments
Gold Gourami
$3.49 to $18.54
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Tends to dig up plants, as well as rearrange rocks and gravel Will grow to enormous size regardless of tank size Should be kept with fish of similar size as they will eat smaller fish
Red Oscar Cichlid
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Bright yellow coloration becomes more apparent with age Also known as a Yellow Lab Needs plenty of hiding places as well as open swimming areas
Electric Yellow Cichlid
$27.99 to $155.94
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Should be kept with fish that have similar levels of aggression, and not with highly aggressive fish A great addition to a "Mbuna" or Cichlid Rock tank Prefers a tank with many piles of rocks used as hiding places
Snow White Socolofi
$14.99 to $77.94
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Able to attach to almost anything in a tank with its mouth Young specimens are peaceful, while adults are territorial Does best in an established tank with plenty of circulation in the tank .
Chinese Algae Eater
$2.25 to $12.30
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Attach themselves to hard surfaces using specially adapted mouth parts Primarily nocturnal, Plecos are scavengers and will eat almost anything, including live plants Provide plenty of rocks, plants and driftwood
Plecostomus
$4.99 to $71.94
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Has a round and laterally compressed body, making it suitable for gliding through tall aquarium grasses Provide plenty of substrate, rocks and hiding spots, especially plants Requires soft water
Pigeon Blood Discus
$56.99 to $779.94
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Ryukins have a prominent arch behind their head Coloration provides a variety of patterns of red, orange, white, and black Does well in larger tanks as well as outdoor ponds
Calico Ryukin Goldfish
$6.99 to $143.94
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Recommended for slightly more advanced beginning aquarists This active fish is best kept in schools of five or more, preferably with odd numbers to prevent pairing A well planted tank is recommended Will nip at the fins of larger, slower moving fish
Tiger Barb
$2.99 to $28.68
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"Kissing" is a form of harmless fighting for dominance Does best in a planted tank with stones Surface breather that must have access to the top of a tank
Kissing Gourami
$3.49 to $18.54
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Lacks any distinct coloration or striping Can be territorial and may bully other fish Needs plenty of decorations
Albino Zebra Cichlid
$14.99 to $77.94
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The most active of the common livebearers Males have the long "sword" extending from the bottom of their tails A well planted tank with plenty of swimming space is ideal
Red Wag Swordtail
$2.49 to $25.08
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Fully aquatic frog Colors range from brown-green to olive-green Should be kept in a community tank with a tight fitting lid to prevent escape
African Dwarf Frog
$2.99 to $29.88
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Most notable for the lack of striping that is seen on other varieties Can be aggressive requiring plenty of room to establish its territory Best kept with similar-sized fish or in pairs
Red Zebra Cichlid
$20.99 to $113.94
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Stunning, flowing neon blue tail Does best in a school of five or more Does best in a planted community tank with no fin nippers.
Blue Neon Guppy
$3.99 to $40.68
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Stunning black and white coloration Can damage live plants Does great in a larger tank or in an outdoor pond
Panda Oranda Goldfish
$14.99 to $107.94
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Has a longer body than most Pseudotropheus cichlids One of the more aggressive cichlids Prefers plenty of hiding spots as well as open space for swimming
Elongated Mbuna
$17.59 to $93.54
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Has an egg shaped body and protruding eyes Has deep black coloration Should not be kept with highly competitive tank mates
Black Moor Goldfish
$6.99 to $95.94
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Comes in a wide variety of colors Can breathe from the surface due to modified gills, known as the labyrinth organ Male bettas should never be housed together for any reason
Betta- Male
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