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The common Banjo Catfish has been a favorite oddball fish in the aquarium hobby for many years due to their unique appearance, peaceful demeanor and small adult size. This species is widespread throughout most of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, where it inhabits shallow, warm stretches of slow-moving waters and areas of flooded forest. Their unique body shape and coloration acts as highly effective camouflage in the submerged leaf litter where they are typically found. In the aquarium, this species is hardy and undemanding, although they can be slow to find food and may be outcompeted by fast-moving or aggressive feeding tankmates.
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$22.99 – $39.99Price range: $22.99 through $39.99
An attractively marked Ancistrus known from the Rio Momon in the Peruvian Amazon, the Green Spot Momon Bristlenose Pleco is easily distinguished by the namesake large greenish spots found across its entire body. Like most bristlenose plecos in the genus Ancistrus, they are hardy and adaptable in the aquarium in addition to being excellent nuisance algae eaters. Adult males develop extensive ‘tentacles’ around the snout which gives this complex its common name. The species is easy to breed in the aquarium when provided with good quality food and maintained in good water quality.
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One of several species of similarly patterned, medium-growing Corydoras from the Rio Negro basin in Brazil, the Adolfoi or Adolfo’s Cory is a peaceful shoaling fish often found in large groups in the wild. This species typically inhabits soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters in the wild and will display their best coloration under similar conditions in the aquarium. Hardy and undemanding, this species an excellent and active bottom-dweller for most community tanks. Like most Corydoras they should be kept in groups of at least five fish.
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An uncommon and large growing driftwood catfish found throughout the Amazon and Orinoco Basins, the Megamouth Driftwood Catfish or Iron Head Driftwood Catfish has a distinctive heavy body, large head, and unmistakable uniform jet black coloration. In the wild, it spends most of its time hidden among submerged logs and tree roots, emerging at night to feed. In the aquarium they are hardy and undemanding, but will require plenty of cover. A shy species at first, they will quickly learn to come out of hiding when fed. In the aquarium, they prefer warm, slightly acidic water and require plenty of cover in the form of driftwood or caves.
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$19.99 – $49.99Price range: $19.99 through $49.99
The Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose Pleco is a line bred variant of the Common Bristlenose or Bushynose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) developed from the more common albino strain which features vivid blue eyes and deep yellow coloration throughout the body and fins. With their vibrant coloration they make a striking addition to a medium or large community or planted aquarium and are one of the most popular of the many color forms of Ancistrus available in the hobby. As with all Common Bristlenose Plecos, these fish are ideal aquarium inhabitants, grazing on diatom algae while still being safe with live plants and peaceful towards all tankmates. While these plecos will do an excellent job controlling nuisance algae in the aquarium, they should be fed regularly with a high quality diet like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco formula or herbivore formula Repashy gel diet.
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A beautiful line bred variant of Osteogaster schultzei, the Black Schultzei Cory is often misidentified in the trade, sometimes referred to as Venezuelan Black Cory or Black Aeneus Cory. The deep black variant is thought to have been developed in Europe originally, but is now bred for the aquarium trade in Asia as well. Peaceful, hardy, and active, this species makes a striking addition to a community or planted aquarium. Like all Corydoras, they will do best on a fine sand substrate and should be kept in groups of 5 or more.
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A colorful and unique smaller Loricariid, the Red Lizard Catfish or Red Lizard Whiptail likely originates from a wild fish found in the lower Amazon in Brazil but has been line bred for their vivid red coloration. With their small adult size, peaceful nature, and utility as a nuisance algae eater, this species is an ideal addition to most medium to large community aquariums. In the wild, they are usually found on and around driftwood piles and will benefit from driftwood as well as live or artificial plants to provide cover. They should be fed regularly with a sinking herbivore diet or fresh veggies and will supplement this diet by grazing on nuisance algae on glass and decor in the aquarium.
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$59.99 – $69.99Price range: $59.99 through $69.99
The L262 Fine Spot or Fine Spot Arabesque Pleco is a striking Hypancistrus very similar to its close relative, the L260 Queen Arabesque. These fish originate in the clear waters of the Rio Tapajos in Brazil, where they inhabit rocky, fast-moving shallows. In the aquarium, they are hardy and will feed on a variety of sinking foods but should be given plenty of protein rich foods like Repashy’s insectivore gel diets.
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A long snouted species of Corydoras found throughout the Meta river basin in Colombia, the Olga or Simulatus Cory has is an occasional but not common import from the region. Like most Corys, they are peaceful, hardy, and best kept in groups of 5 or more due to their schooling nature. This species is a medium-growing Corydoras and will do well with nearly any non-aggressive tankmates.
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A unique, medium-growing wood catfish found in rivers along Colombia’s Pacific slope, T. fisheri is a hardy, active species ideal for most medium to large community aquariums. Like most woodcats, they are primarily nocturnal, spending most of the day hidden within driftwood or other shelter but this species does tend to spend more time out swimming in the open than other close relatives. Keeping them in a group of 3 or more will encourage more activity in the aquarium. Although they may eat small fish, they are a peaceful fish and make excellent tankmates for medium South or Central American cichlids.
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$14.99 – $34.99Price range: $14.99 through $34.99
The attractive albino form of the Spotted Hoplo Catfish is a recent addition to the hobby, although the normal Hoplo Cat has been a favorite for decades due to its unique appearance, active nature, and hardiness. A widespread species throughout much of the Amazon, Spotted Hoplo Catfish inhabit a wide variety of habitat types and are especially hardy due to their ability to breathe atmospheric air when dissolved oxygen levels are low. In the aquarium, they will thrive in a wide variety of conditions and make excellent tankmates for most medium sized fish.
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A popular and attractively marked species of Cory found throughout much of the Amazon basin, the Rusty or Rabauti Cory has been popular in the aquarium hobby for many years . Like most Corys, they are peaceful, hardy, and best kept in groups of 5 or more due to their schooling nature. This species is a medium-growing Corydoras and will do well with nearly any non-aggressive tankmates.
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A beautifully patterned pleco found throughout the Atabapo and Orinoco Rivers in Colombia and Venezuela, the L052 Butterfly Pleco or Atabapo Butterfly Pleco inhabits warm, acidic blackwater areas in the wild. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable, but will do best in relatively soft water and when given plenty of driftwood or other hides. They should be offered a varied diet including fresh veggies, sinking prepared foods, and gel diets like Repahy’s Soylent Green or Bottom Scratcher.
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A driftwood catfish found throughout several river systems in Peru, the False Jaguar Catfish has a darker and generally more subtle pattern than its more well-known close relative but is very similar otherwise. In the wild, it spends most of its time hidden among submerged logs and tree roots, emerging at night to feed. In the aquarium they are hardy and undemanding, but seem to do best in small groups. A shy species at first, they will quickly learn to come out of hiding when fed. In the aquarium, they prefer warm, slightly acidic water and require plenty of cover in the form of driftwood or caves.
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Native to Lake Tanganika in Africa, the Dwarf Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis petricola) is also known as the Dwarf Cuckoo Catfish. This small catfish species grows up to 4.5 inches and is peaceful, making it an excellent choice for a community tank with similarly sized tankmates. With a light body, dark spots, and white fin margins, this fish’s elegant appearance only adds to its desirability in the hobby.
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A colorful, medium-growing species of Cory, the Sodalis or False Network Cory is widespread throughout the middle Amazon in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia where it is found in large shoals in a variety of shallow water habitats. This species is one of several very similar looking Corydoras and is sometimes confused with B. reticulatus or CW061, but the Sodalis Cory lacks a black spot on the dorsal fin. Like most Corys, they are peaceful, hardy, and best kept in groups of 5 or more due to their schooling nature. An excellent community aquarium fish, they will do well with nearly any non-aggressive tankmates.
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The Striped Raphael Catfish is a widespread, medium sized Doradid Cat that has been popular in the aquarium hobby for many years. With their peaceful demeanor and attractive striped pattern, this catfish is an ideal tankmate and “clean-up crew” fish for aquariums with medium to large fish provided plenty of cover is provided. In the wild, they are a cryptic species which tends to inhabit leaf litter and driftwood piles in warm, acidic water. A remarkably hardy and adaptable catfish, they will thrive in a wide variety of water parameters and due to their heavily armored body are rarely at risk of being bullied by larger tankmates.
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A small and attractively patterned catfish found throughout much of the Orinoco and Meta River drainages in Colombia and Venezuela, the South American Bumblebee Catfish has been a favorite in the aquarium hobby for many years. With their small adult size, peaceful nature, and colorful black-and-tan pattern, they make an excellent addition to most medium community aquariums. Shy at first, this species will quickly learn to come out when fed and although peaceful towards most tankmates they may attempt to eat very small fish or shrimp.
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The San Juan Cory is an attractively marked smaller species found in the middle Amazon and its tributaries in Peru, Western Brazil, and Bolivia. Like most Corys, they are peaceful, hardy, and best kept in groups of 5 or more due to their schooling nature. This species is a medium-growing Corydoras and will do well with nearly any non-aggressive tankmates.
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A popular and attractively marked species of Cory found throughout much of the Amazon basin, the Skunk Cory (Hoplisoma granti) has been popular in the aquarium hobby for many years. Like most Corys, they are peaceful, hardy, and best kept in groups of 5 or more due to their schooling nature. This species is a medium-growing Corydoras and will do well with nearly any non-aggressive tankmates.
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$169.99 – $499.99Price range: $169.99 through $499.99
A large and distinctive pleco found in tributaries of the middle Amazon in Brazil, the L095 or Orange Cheek Pinecone Pleco is a rare and sought after species in the hobby. In the wild, it is usually found in sediment rich white water rivers close to large piles of driftwood or submerged logs. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable, and unlike other large plecos they tend to get along well with others of the same species.
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The Asian Stone Catfish (Hara jerdoni), also known as the Asian Stone Mini Catfish, the Anchor Catfish, or the Asian Moth Catfish, is a small member of the order Siluriformes. Growing up to only 1.25 inches, these fish are much smaller and more manageable than many other catfish found in the aquarium hobby. They are native to slow-moving freshwaters of India and Bangladesh and spend most of their time on the substrate, scavenging for food. Asian Stone Catfish prefer to be in groups and will show their most natural behavior in an environment with plenty of decor and with other members of the same species. As a small and peaceful fish, the Asian Stone Catfish is an excellent choice for many freshwater community tanks.
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$59.99 – $79.99Price range: $59.99 through $79.99
A distinctive medium growing Loricariid, the Sultan Pleco or L264 is found in the clear waters of the middle Rio Tapajos in Brazil. In the wild, they are found in relatively fast moving waters usually in and around crevices in rocks. An omnivore and grazer, these fish do best when offered a protein rich diet like Repahsy insectivore gel diet or other high quality sinking foods. In the aquarium, they will do best in clean, well-oxygenated water with some current and plenty of caves and rockwork.
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With their unmistakable pattern of spots and bars, the Sterbai Cory is easily one of the more recognizable and popular Corydoras species available in the hobby. Found in the Guapore and upper Madeira rivers in Southern Brazil, this species is now bred on a large scale worldwide for the aquarium hobby and wild specimens are rarely if ever exported. Like most cory cats, they are an active schooling fish, best kept in groups of 5 or more. In the aquarium, they are extremely hardy fish which will accept most sinking prepared or frozen foods and do well with nearly all similarly sized peaceful tankmates. Sterbai Corys are one of the few species in the genus that will do well long term when kept at higher temperatures (80 – 84F).
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$6.49 – $24.99Price range: $6.49 through $24.99
The Common Bristlenose or Bushynose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) is a popular aquarium species due to its relatively small adult size and usefulness in keeping nuisance algae under control. Hardy, adaptable, and peaceful towards most tankmates, these fish are ideal aquarium inhabitants, grazing on diatom algae while still being safe with live plants. While this species will readily graze on algae in the aquarium, their diet should be supplemented with fresh veggies and high quality foods like Repashy gel diet or Fluval Bug Bites Pleco formula.
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