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Needle Nose Gar (Xenentodon Cancila): Ultimate Care Guide

Needle Nose Gar are long, thin fish that have long pointed noses and jaws which are called beaks. Inside their jaws they have teeth. Needle Nose Gar spend most of their time along the surface of the water hunting for food. They use their long jaws and teeth to help them capture prey along the surface of the water and above it. Needle Nose Gar are so thin, it is sometimes referred to as a Stickfish or Silver Needlefish. They could be mistaken for a stick floating in the water if it weren’t for their silvery green sheen. The male Needle Nose Gar will have a black edge to their dorsal and anal fins.

Rainbow Shiner (Notropis chrosomus): Ultimate Care Guide

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Rainbow Shiners (Notropis Chrosomus) are a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists as they are considered a relatively easy fish to care for. Rainbow Shiners are a beautifully colored fish that change color when they are ready to spawn. Rainbow Shiners have translucent colored bodies with a silver black colored stripe that runs down the length of their bodies. The color of their bodies changes from a pinkish to a goldish color with their fins being red at the base.

Roseline Shark (Sahyadria denisonii): Ultimate Care Guide

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The Roseline Shark (Sahyadria denisonii) is an active freshwater fish that inhabits rivers of the Western Ghats in India. In the aquarium hobby, Roseline Sharks are also known as Denison Barb, Miss Kerala, and Red Line Torpedo Barb. In their native habitat in the Western Ghats, winds from the Arabian Sea accumulate and create immense …

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Scarlet Badis Care Guide: Tank Mates, Setup, Size & Food

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Scarlet Badis (Dario dario) is a small freshwater fish that are native to India. More specifically, they are found in the Brahmaputra River in India.

These are very small fish that will thrive in small environments. The males will reach 0.8 inches in size. The females are even smaller, reaching only 0.5 inches in size. Since they can be kept in a tank as small as 10 gallons, they are considered nano fish.

Marble Goby (Oxyeleotris Marmoratus): Ultimate Care Guide

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Marble Goby (Oxyeleotris Marmoratus) are docile, hardy, and easy to feed. They have an average lifespan of 5-8 years, and they grow very slowly. However, they grow quite large, with an average size of 12 inches (30 cm). There are reports of these fish growing up to 26 inches (65cm). In fact, they are considered to be one of the largest goby species in the world. Needless to say, a full-grown specimen would require a very large tank.

Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus): Care Guide

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Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus) are freshwater species of fish that are native to the waters of Southeast Asia. They have gained popularity in the aquarium hobby because of their ability to eat algae. Since they swim fast and work very hard to eat algae in the tank, they are very interesting to observe. Unlike other species that are considered algae eating fish, Siamese Algae Eaters are very agile. This means that they can eat algae in places that other algae eating fish may not be able to reach. This is especially true when they are small.

White Cloud Mountain Minnow | Ultimate Care Guide

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White Cloud Mountain Minnows (Tanichthys albonubes) are small aquarium fish that originate in China. They are hardy fish that are adaptable to various environment, including water with relatively cooler temperatures. These characteristics makes these fish great for beginners in the aquarium hobby. In the aquarium hobby, White Cloud Mountain Minnows are also known as White Cloud Mountain Fish, White White Cloud Minnows, or White Cloud.

Glowlight Danio (Celestichthys Choprae): Care Guide

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Glowlight Danio (Celestichthys Choprae), is an active fish that spend most of their time in the middle section of the aquarium.

Native populations of Glowlight Danio can be found in Irrawaddy River of northern Myanmar. They are often found in shallow waters of hill streams.

Their beautiful coloration is one of the reasons why aquarists are attracted to this fish. Their multi-color body consists of green, red, orange, gold, blue, and black hues and markings. Their fins consist of yellow, white, transparent silver, and black coloration. They are one of the most colorful Danios.

Paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis): Care Guide

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Paradise Fish, also known as paradise gourami, is a species of freshwater fish native to the waters of Asia. They are known for their beautiful red and blue stripes, making them an appealing choice for aquarium owners. But that choice is quickly questioned when they learn just how aggressive paradise fish can be. Despite their aggressive nature, some people may still want to try their hand at keeping them in a tank, maybe with delusions about being able to tame them. Should you wish to be one of those people, you should follow this guide closely, as paradise fish aren’t too hard to keep.

Black Ghost Knife Fish (Apteronotus albifrons): Care Guide

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Black Ghost Knife Fish (Apteronotus albifrons) is an interesting aquarium fish that originates in South America. They have an long body that is shaped like a knife. They will grow to a significant size, but they are agile fish that are able to maneuver around objects in the tank. They will live a long time as well, if they are well taken care of. As a nocturnal fish, they will feed primarily at night. This fish possesses an electrical organ, which helps them locate their food.