African Butterfly Fish (Pantodon buchholzi)

The African Butterfly Fish or Pantodon buchholzi is an odd looking freshwater fish that is found in many lakes in Africa. As you can see, this fish has a series of strange fins that look like a birds wings, a lot like the Flying Fish of the ocean. African Butterflyfish are speckled with a dark black or brown body. They are not very large only growing to about 4" in maximum length. This fish's strange appearance makes it fairly popular in the world of aquatic pets. They only require an aquarium of about 40 gallons with the following water conditions, 75-86° F, KH 1-10 and pH 6.9-7.1. Be sure you provide them with plenty of plants to...

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Blue Star Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon bipartitus)

The Blue Star Leopard Wrasse or Macropharyngodon bipartitus is one of the over 500 different species of Wrasse Fish in the world. This particular species is from the Labridae family, and goes by a few different names including the Vermiculite Wrasse, and the Divided Wrasse. These fish originate from Africa, and are quite small, only growing to about 5" in maximum length. As you can see, they are brilliantly colored with yellows, oranges, browns and a series of light blue spots that cover its body. Their distinct coloration makes them a favorite pet for an aquarium. If you are considering buying a Blue Star Leopard Wrasse for your...

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Scissortail Dartfish (Ptereleotris evides)

The Scissortail Dartfish or Ptereleotris evides is one of the easiest saltwater fish to care for in an aquarium setting. This fish only requires an aquarium of about 35 gallons with the following water conditions, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 and sg 1.020-1.025. They are carnivores that require a meaty diet including brine shrimp, mysis shrimp and other meaty preparations. Pellet food and flake food is acceptable as well. Scissortail Dartfish are sometimes referred to as Scissortail Goby, Black Fin Dart Goby and the Black Fin Dartfish depending on the pet store. This fish can easily be identified by its elongated body and large dorsal...

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Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus)

The Redtail Catfish or Phractocephalus hemioliopterus is a large species of Catfish that was first discovered in South America. This fish has since made its way into the aquarium trade, despite its very large size. Reaching 4' and almost 100lbs in the wild, these fish should only be kept in a VERY large aquarium. Due to the lack of space in most aquarium settings, these fish rarely reach over 2' in length in captivity....

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Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus)

The Convict Tang or Acanthurus triostegus, much like the Convict Cichlid, gets its name from the vertical stripes that this fish looks like it belongs in a prison. Convict Tangs have six of this vertical stripes that are black in color. Their white or silver bodies, with a bit of yellow really makes these stripes pop out and makes it a great addition to any aquarium.Convict Tangs are not very big, only growing to about 8" in maximum length. They can live to about 7 years old, and are native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In the wild they are almost always found in schools, sometimes these groups can number into the thousands!...

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Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)

The Chevron Tang or Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis is a species of Tang that goes by a few different names including the Hawaiian Bristletooth, Hawaiian Surgeonfish and the Black Surgeonfish. This saltwater fish was first discovered in the Christmas Islands, which are located in the Indian Ocean. Chevron Tangs have the classic Tang oval shaped bodies with very large dorsal and anal fins. They have a series of odd markings that change as the fish gets older. When they are young this fish is orange with purple markings, but as it grows older the purple turns to an olive brown and more lines become pronounced. As you can imagine these fish are...

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Silver Dollar (Metynnis argenteus)

The Silver Dollar or Metynnis argenteus is a freshwater fish that gets its name from its round shape and silver coloration. Originating in South America, this fish is often kept in an aquarium and is considered to be very easy to care for. They are also inexpensive and can be kept in groups of three or more so they work well in community aquariums. They rarely reach more than 6" in length and can live up to 10 years old. The males of this species will normally have a bit of red on their anal fins....

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Decorated Rabbitfish (Siganus puellus)

The Decorated Rabbitfish or Siganus puellus is just one of the over 25 different species of Rabbitfish. This particular species is also sometimes known as the Masked Spinefoot, and was first discovered off the coast of Australia. Decorated Rabbitfish are usually found in pairs in relatively shallow waters around reefs.Decorated Rabbitfish are very popular in the aquarium trade, because of their beautiful markings and striking yellow coloration. These salt water fish have a black stripe that runs from the bottom of their mouth to the tops of their heads and adds to their unique look. This black stripe turns into black spots...

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Court Jester Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi)

The Court Jester Goby or Amblygobius rainfordi is a species of Goby from the Gobiidae family that is not only colorful, but easy to take care of as well. These saltwater fish go by a few different names in the aquarium trade including Old Glory, Red Lined Goby and the Rainford's Goby. Like other Gobies, they are not very large only growing to about 2-1/2" in maximum length. This makes them a perfect starter saltwater fish for an aquarium of 10 gallons or more with the following water conditions, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 and sg 1.020-1.025. Court Jester Gobies are green and blue with orange/red stripes that run horizontally from...

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Gold Datnoid (Datnioides undecimradiatus)

The Gold Datnoid or Datnioides undecimradiatus is a freshwater fish with a rather large head for its body size with a mostly white and yellowed body with dark stripes. This fish is sometimes referred to as the Siamese Tigerfish, the Mekong Tiger Perch and the Thinbar Datnoid. It doesn't have anything on a the Goliath Tigerfish, but this fish is a predat...

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Weeksii Bichir (Polypterus weeksii)

The Weeksii Bichir or Polypterus weeksii is a rather odd looking creature that looks more like a snake than a freshwater fish. Originating in the Congo in Africa, This fish from the Polypteridae has since made its way into the aquarium trade. As you can see in the pictures, they have a large head and black banding on their bodies. ...

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Emerald Eye Rasbora (Rasbora dorsiocellata)

The Emerald Eye Rasbora or Rasbora dorsiocellata is a small freshwater fish that does well in community aquariums. This species of Rasbora only grows to about 2-1/2" (6cm), so this little guy only requires an aquarium of 10 gallons or more with the following water conditions, 73-79° F, KH 3-7 and pH 6.0-7.5.The Emerald Eye Rasbora goes by a few different names including the Ocellated Rasbora, Hi-spot Rasbora, and Eyespot Rasbora. This species originates from inside Asia and can be identified by its dorsal fin which is yellow with a black spot near the center.If you are thinking of buying a Emerald Eye Rasbora for your aquarium you might...

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Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus oualanensis)

The Canary Blenny or Meiacanthus oualanensis is just one of the many different species of Blennies on our planet. These salt water fish get their names from their brilliant yellow coloration. Like other Blennies, they are not very big only growing to about 5" in length, with males normally being a bit larger than their female counterparts. The Canary Blenny goes by a few different names including the Canary Fang Blenny and the Oualan Forktail Blenny. They are often kept in an aquarium setting and are considered to be fairly easy to take care of. An aquarium of about 40 gallons is acceptable with lots of live rock and the following...

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Watanabei Angelfish (Genicanthus watanabei)

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Valentini Puffer (Canthigaster valentini)

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Bursa Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus)

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Bursa Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus verrucosus)

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Lyretail Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

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Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

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Glass Knifefish (Eigenmannia virescens)

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Skunk Catfish (Corydoras arcuatus)

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Yellow-Headed Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)

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Black African Knifefish (Xenomystus nigri)

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Arowana Fish Tribal

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super red asian arowana

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