Fishiology

Malawi Featherfin: Elegant Lake Tanganyika cichlid with feather-like fins. Peaceful, omnivorous, and captivating. Thrives in rocky habitats with compatible tank mates. Unique breeding behavior.

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Silver Arowanas: prehistoric fish with unique jumping ability. Top-dwelling carnivores need large tanks. Intelligent and long-lived, they’re challenging but rewarding for experienced aquarists.

Angular Dwarf Crayfish: Tiny, peaceful bottom-dwellers from Alabama. Easy to care for, they thrive in planted tanks with gentle tankmates. Molt regularly, eat anything, and add charm to small aquariums. Protect during molting.

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Pumpkinseed Sunfish: vibrant, hardy freshwater fish. Native to North America, they’re colorful, semi-aggressive, and adaptable. Great for experienced aquarists and outdoor ponds.

Black Phantom Tetras: peaceful, small fish from South America. Ideal for community tanks. Males have black fins, females reddish. Need groups of 6+. Compatible with similar-sized peaceful fish.

Golden Dwarf Cichlids: tiny, colorful South American fish. Peaceful bottom-dwellers, they thrive in planted tanks with gentle mates. Easy to care for, they add charm to any aquarium.

Redbreast Sunfish: vibrant freshwater fish with red-orange breast, blue streaks. Native to SE US, prefers cool, clear waters. Peaceful but territorial when breeding.

Pearl Cichlids: Peaceful South American fish with pearly sheen. Need 55+ gallon tanks, sandy substrate, and hiding spots. Compatible with similar-sized peaceful fish. Omnivorous and moderately easy to care for.

Twig Catfish (Farlowella acus): peaceful, omnivorous, bottom-dwelling fish. Requires proper care, tankmates, and diet.

Malawi Eye Biter: colorful cichlid from Lake Malawi. Aggressive, needs 55+ gal tank. Feeds on small fish. Breeds in captivity. Best with other large cichlids. Requires expert care.

Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) are peaceful, small catfish that thrive in community tanks with proper care, diet, and tankmates.

Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid (*Apistogramma agassizii*) is a vibrant, bottom-dwelling fish ideal for community tanks with peaceful mates like tetras and corydoras.

The Black Calvus (*Altolamprologus calvus*) is a peaceful, carnivorous cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. It thrives in rocky tanks and pairs well with other peaceful fish.

The Amano Shrimp, scientifically known as Caridina multidentata, is a fascinating and beneficial addition to any…