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Fish species ID
I’d say Topaz Cichlid (Archocentrus myrnae) based on their eye colors, and the common trait of them having a black dot in the middle of their body.
I think they are generically helpful, but do not share a species matrix as sub-species can be wildly different than a general species level (ex; there is some community-level aggression of African cichlids and then…
Betta fish have such a wide personality that it can be hard to say that they may be completely fine with your shrimp (some will keep pecking at them as if they are food, etc.). Some good fish are normally those of…
Some marketplaces include but are not limited to; LiveAquaria, AquaBid, Petco (yes you can order online to be shipped to a store or even your own home), and if you put the request in - possibly here if someone has…
I'd probably say that my favorite freshwater fish to add into any tank would be Neon Tetras. Their bright coloration, and the way that they school when afraid or shoal when they are calm just makes for a great shiny…
My personal favorite schooling fish are Neon Tetra. In large numbers they just look like a bunch of shiny fish moving all at once and their metallic like coloration makes them pop even more.
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Fish species?
Those two look they are both Gold (Chinese) Barbs, with slightly dull coloration from either their generics or a poor diet.
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Aquarium shark fish
I've had rainbow sharks and red tail sharks in a few different tanks before, although I think the biggest issue with the freshwater labeled sharks is that their size and aggression varies widely. For example, the Bala…
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Colorful vs. Dull Fish
Do you prefer to add in a bunch of colorful or dull color looking fish to your tanks? This can even include those where you only may have a few handful of fish, or tanks that are setup to not just be species specific…
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Favorite cichlid and why
I’d probably say that my favorite is Auratus Cichlids, since in a species only tank man are they beautiful in terms of their coloration but also based on the way that they interact with each other (given enough space).…
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What do you do with the extra fry from breeding?
When breeding out a specific trait, or even when just trying to get the species in your community bigger - what do you do when they breed either too frequently, or the batch is so large that there are too many fry? Do…
Do you know specifically what type of algae you want them to consume? Shrimp, snails, and even some other common fish (ex; mollies) could be great for your tank and would get along with them all. Otherwise you may be…
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How many....?
I think the most that I have ever added to a new tank, was about 30 neon tetras in a 48 gallon Bowfront tank that I had purchased used at the time. They were the first set of fish that I had added once it was done…
I try to not recommend adding a breeder box or separating into a different tank, since it can add some additional stress especially due to the fact that many of the breeder boxes are small and kind of restrict their…
I know that there are a bunch of people who have seen this happen, specifically due to the fact that the gender of a livebearer is noted to be done by whichever organs are done first (I’m not sure if there is any actual…
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What is your centerpiece fish in your tank(s)?
Inside of your aquarium(s), what would you consider to be your centerpiece fish in them? Is it a lone species, or is it a giant shoal/school of fish that just catches your eye as they move around the tank?
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Favourite Type Of Fish
I would say my personal favorite are the blue acara cichlids, their super reflective light blue coloration just grabs your attention in the tank (especially with dark backgrounds and substrate or planted tanks).
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African vs. South American Cichlids
Between the two, which is your go to (or your avoid at all costs) option and why? Have you kept any species from either category, and if so, how did it end up?
It depends on where it’s going. If I know it’s going somewhere cold, I’ll add heating pads - likewise if it’s going somewhere hot, I’ll add cooling pads to try to not overcook or overheat. As far as medicine, I avoid…
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Hardest fish to keep?
Many say that Discus are hard to keep due to their specific water parameters requirements, but I think there are a ton that can also fall into that due to their diet (such as freshwater puffers, and not the pea puffers)…
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