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Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis Tetracanthus)

Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis Tetracanthus): Ultimate Care Guide

The Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis Tetracanthus) is a large Central American Cichlid with robust and unusual characteristics. They have a predominantly white appearance dappled with black spots and shimmering purple tones. This fish is known for having a strong, often aggressive personality as well as a mighty bite, although some regard this species to be friendlier …

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Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi)

Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi): Ultimate Care Guide

The Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi), also known as X-Ray Tetras because of their bone structure, are found in large schools in the freshwaters of the South American coast.  Specifically, they are native to the coasts of Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.  They are shy and peaceful fish.  Their appearance can cause some confusion.  Despite …

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Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Erythrostigma)

Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Erythrostigma)

Bleeding Heart Tetras (Hyphessobrycon Erythrostigma) are a strikingly colored fish. These fish can be identified just by looking at their coloration. Bleeding Heart Tetras have a blood red spot near their pectoral fins, as well as a black and white patch near their dorsal fin. Bleeding Heart Tetras have lighter colored bodies that range in color from orangish-beige to a silvery-lavender shade.

Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri)

Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri): Ultimate Care Guide

Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri) are one of the most alluring species you can have in your aquarium! These fish derive their name from the iridescent shimmer of their scales. When illuminated by natural sunlight, they shine like diamonds! Other names for these flashy fish include Pittier’s Tetra and Diamond Characin.

Red Phantom Tetra

Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Sweglesi): Ultimate Care Guide

The Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Sweglesi) is a beautifully vivid, fish that is recommended for aquarists of all experience levels. They are shoaling fish that lives peacefully in community tanks. Part of their scientific name comes from Kyle Swegles, an American aquarist who was known for collecting this species of fish. The Red Phantom Tetra …

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