Jae Barb (Barbus jae)
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Cornish Jack (Mormyrops anguilloides)
Price range: $69.99 through $199.99The largest member of the family Mormyridae, the Cornish Jack (Mormyrops anguilloides) or the African carp, is a weakly electric fish found in the tropical freshwater of Sub-Saharan Africa. In the wild, they feed on fish, crustaceans, and insect larvae. Beware! They can be very territorial in the aquarium.
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African Starry Night Eel (Mastacembelus frenatus)
Price range: $19.99 through $44.99A medium sized, beautifully marked species of spiny eel, the African Starry Night or Longtail Spiny Eel is found in Central Africa, where it ranges from the Congo River Basin to several of the Rift Lakes as well as lake and riverine habitat in the surrounding areas. Hardy and more outgoing than many of their relatives, these fish make a unique addition to medium to large aquariums and will generally do well with any fish too large to become a meal. Like most spiny eels, they can be a bit slow to feed at first, so care should be taken to ensure they are getting enough food. Frozen bloodworms are usually accepted readily.
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Slender Buffalo Head Cichlid (Steatocranus tinanti)
$17.99A medium-sized, stream dwelling cichlid originating in the Congo River basin in Central Africa, the Slender or Blue Buffalo Head Cichlid is much less well known than its more common relative and remains an infrequent import in the trade. Mature fish, especially males, tend to show a vivid blueish coloration and as their name suggests, they are more elongated in shape than Steatocranus cassuarius. In the wild, these fish are adapted for life in fast-flowing waters, and are powerful swimmers with reduced swim bladders which spend most of their time on the bottom of the aquarium. An active and interesting aquarium resident, they prefer fine substrate and plenty of structure in the form of rocks or driftwood. Males will pick out and actively defend a territory from rivals but are generally peaceful towards other tankmates. Although hardy and adaptable, they will do best in conditions similar to their wild habitat, especially well-oxygenated water with moderate to strong current.
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Gold Ocellatus Cichlid (Lamprologus ocellatus “gold”)
$26.99A colorful and popular shell-dwelling cichlid found in Africa’s Lake Tanganyika, the Gold Ocellatus makes for a unique display fish due to their vivid gold coloration and bold, fascinating behavior. In the wild, these dwarf cichlids inhabit dense fields of empty snail shells at the bottom of the lake, where each fish will stake a territory in an individual shell and defend it from others. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable but prefer alkaline water and should be provided with shells or similar structure for them to establish territories in.
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Emperor Cichlid (Boulengerochromis microlepis)
$54.99The largest growing of all African cichlids, the Emperor or Giant Cichlid is native to Lake Tanganyika, where it is typically found in deeper waters up to 200 feet deep. In the wild, juvenile fish are omnivorous like most rift lake cichlids but as they grow they become more predatory. In the aquarium, they are relatively hardy and easy to care for but given their enormous adult size are suitable only for the largest aquariums or indoor ponds. Larger fish are territorial and aggressive like most rift lake cichlids, and if a pair forms they will defend an extremely large territory against any tankmates.
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Redtail Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis clarias)
$89.99The Redtail Synodontis Catfish is a unique and colorfully marked member of the genus Synodontis, also known as Squeaker Catfish for their ability to make a distinctive squeaking noise with their pectoral fins when taken out of the water. Found in a wide variety of habitat types throughout West Africa, this uncommon import is hardy and adaptable in the aquarium and is more active and less shy than many other closely related species. Juvenile fish display a pattern of spots which fade over time, and adults display a dark brown body coloration and a vivid red tail that becomes more intense with age.
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Demasoni Cichlid (Pseudotropheus demasoni)
$8.99A popular and colorful African Rift Lake Cichlid, the Demasoni Is found along the rocky shoreline areas of Lake Malawi. In the wild, these fish are found in loose aggregations, with males taking up and defending territories among the rocks. In the aquarium, they are aggressive and territorial but far less so than many other African Cichlid species, which combined with their small adult size has made them one of the more popular species in the genus. Demasoni Cichlids are largely herbivores and should be fed a diet high in algae or vegetable matter. Although hardy and very adaptable, they will display their best coloration in hard, alkaline water.
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Pinstripe Damba Cichlid (Paretroplus menarambo)
Price range: $24.99 through $34.99A rarely seen species of Madagascan Cichlid, the Pinstripe Damba or Menarambo Cichlid is a large growing, bold and active species found in a few rivers and lakes in Northwestern Madagascar. In the wild, they are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and competition from introduced species like Tilapia, but tank-bred specimens are available from time to time in the hobby. It was considered extinct in the wild for some time until a small wild population was recently discovered. Like some of the other members of its genus, P. menarambo is often found in shoals in the wild, and will do best in a group of 5 or more. Aggressive and often extremely territorial, they are best kept in a species tank or with other robust, large tankmates that are not at risk of being picked on. Pinstripe Damba are voracious eaters, and should be fed a varied diet including some algae or vegetable based foods.
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Spotted Shovelnose Catfish (Hemisorubim platyrhynchos)
$89.99An uncommonly seen, medium sized cat, the Spotted Shovelnose Catfish is widespread throughout the Amazon and Orinoco basins where it inhabits a variety of habitat types. In the aquarium, they are hardy and undemanding but like all shovelnose cats will eat any fish small enough to fit in their surprisingly large mouths.
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Dwarf Giraffe Catfish (Notoglanidium macrostoma)
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Leopard Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis pardalis)
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Ptychochromis mainty
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Hingemouth Fish (Phractolaemus ansorgii)
$39.99The Hingemouth Fish (Phractolaemus ansorgii) is quite the oddball fish originating out of Africa. There is very little information out there about the long term care of these fish. They do seem to be very hardy in captivity, feeding on a variety of frozen and pellet foods. They are well mannered, reported to live long lifespans, and reach a fairly decent size around 9″. Be sure to offer soft substrates and a good amount of surface area for them to explore.
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Worm Jawed Mormyrid (Campylomormyrus cf. tamandua)
Price range: $27.99 through $79.99A uniquely patterned Mormyrid (a family of weakly electric fish found primarily in Africa), The Worm Jawed Mormyrid or Tamandua Elephant Nose is found throughout much of Western and Central Africa. In the wild it inhabits slow moving, shallow waters usually over muddy or sandy substrate. Their elongated and highly sensitive snout is used to root through substrate to find small prey items. In the aquarium, they can be a somewhat finicky eater at first, but will usually accept frozen bloodworms, mysis, and other similar foods. They should be kept with peaceful tankmates to avoid bullying or the fish being outcompeted for food.
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Debauwi Catfish (Pareutropius buffei)
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African Butterfly Fish (Pantodon bucholzi)
$21.99The African Butterfly Fish is a unique, surface-dwelling fish found throughout much of West and Central Africa. In the wild, it typically inhabits shallow, slow moving waters close to aquatic vegetation or among the roots of floating plants. Their distinctive upward hinged mouths allows them to quickly ambush small fish and insects at the waters surface. In the aquarium, they are hardy and undemanding but will do best with plenty of cover close to the surface and should not be kept with any tankmates small enough to become a meal.
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Ornate Bushfish (Microctenopoma ansorgii)
$15.99A beautifully marked, small growing fish found in warm blackwater pools within the Congo River basin, the Ornate Bushfish or Ornate Ctenopoma is a unique, social species which spends most of its life hunting tiny invertebrates among leaf litter and aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium, they require warm temperatures, soft, acidic water, and will benefit from the addition of tannins from driftwood or other botanicals. Best kept in a species tank or with other small, peaceful fish, Ornate Bushfish will do best in a group and should be provided plenty of small protein-rich frozen foods like small bloodworms, enriched brine, or mysis.
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Premium Assorted Male Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)
Price range: $19.99 through $49.99One of the most popular groups of all African Rift Lake Cichlids, the Peacocks of the genus Aulonocara are large, bold, and vividly colored fish that inhabit the rocky shoreline areas of Lake Malawi. In the wild, these fish are found in loose aggregations, with males taking up and defending territories among the rocks. In the aquarium, they are aggressive and territorial, and ideally should only be kept with other Rift Lake Cichlids or larger Synodontis catfish species. Their aggression can be tempered by keeping them in large groups with lots of caves or rockwork for cover. Peacock Cichlids are largely herbivores and should be fed a diet high in algae or vegetable matter. Although hardy and very adaptable, they will display their best coloration in hard, alkaline water. This premium assortment consists of both wild type and line bred strains including Sulphur Head, Lemon “Jakes” (A. jacobfreibergi), O.B., Dragon Blood, and others.
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Spotted Damba Cichlid (Paretroplus maculatus)
$29.99A rare species of Madagascan Cichlid, the Spotted Damba or Damba Mipentina is a large growing, bold and active species found in slow-moving rivers and lakes in Northwestern Madagascar. In the wild, they are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and competition from introduced species like Tilapia, but tank-bred specimens are available from time to time in the hobby. Like some of the other members of its genus, P. maculatus is often found in shoals in the wild, and will do best in a group of 5 or more. Aggressive and often extremely territorial, they are best kept in a species tank or with other robust, large tankmates that are not at risk of being picked on. Spotted Damba are voracious eaters, and should be fed a varied diet including some algae or vegetable based foods.
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Buffalo Head Cichlid (Steatocranus casuarius)
$14.99A medium-sized, stream dwelling cichlid originating in the Congo River basin in Central Africa, the Buffalo Head, Lionhead, or Blockhead Cichlid has been popular in the aquarium hobby for many years and is now commercially bred for the trade. In the wild, these fish are adapted for life in fast-flowing waters, and are powerful swimmers with reduced swim bladders which spend most of their time on the bottom of the aquarium. An active and interesting aquarium resident, they prefer fine substrate and plenty of structure in the form of rocks or driftwood. Males will pick out and actively defend a territory from rivals but are generally peaceful towards other tankmates. Although hardy and adaptable, they will do best in conditions similar to their wild habitat, especially well-oxygenated water with moderate to strong current.
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Atlantic Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus)
$24.99On the coasts of West Africa, the charming Atlantic Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) can be found from Senegal to Angola. These facultative oxygen-breathing creatures inhabit brackish waters close to mangrove swamps and lagoons, where they dwell on muddy substrates. These fish will eat a variety of meals in captivity, including feeder fish, frozen food, small insects, and flake food. The males’ brilliant coloring develops during the spawning season. The sexes are virtually identical outside of this season, however, males can be distinguished by their notably more territorial and aggressive behavior. The fish’s highset eyes, which give them a captivating froglike expression and 360-degree vision, are one of their most distinctive characteristics.
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Neolamprologus hecqui
$14.99A medium sized and robust shell-dwelling species of cichlids found in Africa’s Lake Tanganyika, N. hecqui or Hecq’s Lamprologus makes for a unique display fish due to their vivid pattern and bold, fascinating behavior. In the wild, these cichlids inhabit dense fields of empty snail shells at the bottom of the lake, where each fish will stake a territory in an individual shell and defend it from others. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable but prefer alkaline water and should be provided with shells or similar structure for them to establish territories in. One of the more territorial species of shell dwelling cichlids, they should be given ample space and may bully smaller tankmates.
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Red Spotted Splashing Tetra (Copella cf. callolepis)
$7.99A small, shallow water species found throughout much of the middle and lower Amazon, the Red Spotted Splashing Tetra gets its name from its unique breeding strategy, which has female fish laying their eggs above the waterline in overhanging vegetation. They are typically found in blackwater streams, and do best in soft or slightly acidic water in the aquarium, but are otherwise hardy fish. They will readily accept most floating foods and are a loosely schooling species, so should be kept in groups of 5 or more.
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Starry Night Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni)
Price range: $19.99 through $89.99A beautiful and striking fish, the Starry Night Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni) is notable for its dark black coloration with iridescent blue spots. These sizeable cichlids (up to 11.5″) are native to Madagascar, making them a prized fish among freshwater aquarists. The Starry Night Cichlid tends to be aggressive, and will thrive best with tankmates similar in size and aggression.
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