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One of the most popular and instantly recognizable freshwater aquarium fish, the Cardinal Tetra originates from the dark, acidic waters of the Negro and Orinoco River basins in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. In the wild, they are often found in large aggregations of hundreds to thousands of individual fish alongside other tetra species in very shallow waters, but the species is now widely bred in captivity and will adapt to a range of conditions in the aquarium. With their vivid red and blue coloration, peaceful demeanor, and schooling behavior, the Cardinal Tetra is one of the best aquarium fish species in the hobby for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike and makes for an impressive display in a large group, Best kept in groups of at least 10 or more fish, they will get along with most other peaceful tankmates and will thrive in most setups. Darker substrate, plenty of cover, and a varied high quality diet will ensure the Cardinal Tetra displays their most vivid coloration in the aquarium.
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The Red form of the popular Beckford’s or Golden Pencilfish is a selectively bred strain which has been developed by breeders over generations to give the fish a vibrant red coloration. One of the hardiest pencilfish, they are well-suited for a peaceful community aquarium and are popular with aquascapers and planted tank hobbyists due to their color and interesting behavior. With their small adult size, they also make a great fish for nano aquariums as well. In the aquarium, they are relatively easy to care for, but care should be taken to ensure larger or faster moving tankmates don’t outcompete them for food. Like most small schooling fish they are best kept in groups of 10 or more.
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The Bleeding Blue or Peru Red-Blue Tetra is a spectacularly colored medium sized schooling fish found in quiet blackwater streams and flooded forest in the upper Rio Nanay in Peru. Relatively new to the hobby and only recently scientifically described, this tetra is deservedly very sought after in the hobby and remains an uncommon import. Like most medium sized Hyphessobrycon, they’re a peaceful, loosely schooling fish best kept in groups of 8 or more. Subdued lighting, warm temperatures (80F ) and soft, slightly acidic water will help these fish display their best coloration in the aquarium.
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A beautiful tetra originating in the acidic blackwaters of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, the Sailfin Tetra is a medium-sized species that makes for an impressive display fish as an adult. Both sexes have the namesake large dorsal fin, but mature males will have an extremely elongated, brightly colored fin. In the wild, they tend to be found in small groups in shallow waters, usually in areas with substantial cover in the form of leaf litter, fallen branches, or other vegetation. In the aquarium, they can be shy at first but will quickly become more bold if given plenty of cover. A great and showy fish for densely planted or hardscape tanks.
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The HY511 Candy Cane Tetra is one of several similar-looking species of Hyphessobrycon that display vivid reddish-pink coloration with distinctive white fins. Still undescribed but supposedly originating from the Amazon basin in Peru near Iquitos, this species is now commercially bred on a large scale and is deservedly popular in the hobby. A medium growing, peaceful, and loosely schooling fish, they make an excellent display fish for a medium community aquarium and look especially impressive in a planted or aquascaped tank. Like most medium growing tetras, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more and will do well with most tankmates although they may nip at very small fish or invertebrates.
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A unique and rarely seen characin, the Red Spotted or Pink Copeina is found throughout much of the Amazon Basin where it inhabits shallow riverbanks and swamps. A larger growing relative of the more well-known Splash Tetra, these fish are active and outgoing fish that may bully smaller or more shy tankmates. They are best kept with larger fish and will do well with dwarf cichlids or larger characins. In the aquarium, they are hardy and undemanding, but likely to jump if given the chance so keep tanks tightly covered.
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One of the larger fish in the Amazon Basin, and an important food fish throughout most of its range, the Black Pacu is a beautifully marked “gentle giant” suitable for only the largest private aquariums, indoor ponds, or public displays. In the wild, this fish is an opportunistic grazer, which feeds primarily on fallen fruit and nuts from trees overhanging the rivers edge habitat where they are usually found. They are a hardy species, tolerant of a wide range of water conditions – but given their huge size and equally large appetite they will require significant filtration and regular water changes. The Black Pacu will accept almost any frozen or prepared food in the aquarium but should be offered a varied diet heavy in vegetable matter.
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A larger growing characin found throughout much of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, Tetragonopterus argenteus is relatively uncommon in the aquarium hobby. With their size and bold demeanor, these tetras make an ideal dither fish for medium sized South American Cichlids. Their tank should be kept tightly covered as they are easily spooked and likely to jump out if given the opportunity.
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A unique and rarely seen characin from the Orinoco and Negro rivers in South America, the Red Line Lizard Tetra is a medium sized schooling fish that inhabits shallow, warm, acidic waters. In the aquarium, they will do best when kept with other similarly peaceful blackwater dwellers like cardinal tetras, eques pencilfish, or marbled hatchets. Like most tetras, they prefer to be kept in a small group or school of at least 5 individuals.
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One of the larger species of the popular surface dwelling Hatchetfish, the Spotted Silver Hatchet is found in the Eastern end of the Amazon Basin in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. In the aquarium, they are hardy and peaceful schooling fish that due to their size will do well with larger tankmates – making an ideal dither fish for small and medium sized South American Cichlids. Their tank should be kept tightly covered as they are easily spooked and likely to jump out if given the opportunity.
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A unique and rarely seen characin from Colombia’s Pacific Coastal drainages, the Pink Spot Choco Tetra or Kyburz’ Tetra is a fairly large, robust, and fast moving schooling fish ideal for a species tank or display. In the aquarium, they are likely to bully or nip at smaller or more fragile tankmates, and are best kept with similarly-sized, fast moving fish.
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The Bleeding Heart Tetra is an inhabitant of soft, acidic blackwater rivers throughout the middle Amazon, where it is typically found in large shoals. They are named for the distinctive deep red spot found on their ventral surface and the overall bright pink body color adult fish display. A larger species of tetra, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more and make an impressive centerpiece for a medium to large planted aquarium.
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A hobby classic, the Rummynose Tetra has been popular with generations of aquarium keepers due to its high contrast coloration, peaceful nature, and active schooling behavior. In the wild, they are found in the Orinoco drainage in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil, typically in large shoals in shallow, flooded forest habitat. This species is one of several closely related and extremely similar species collectively known as Rummynose Tetra in the hobby, with Petitella bleheri coming from the Rio Negro in Brazil and Petitella georgiae from Peru also sometimes encountered. The Rummynose Tetra’s characteristic red “nose” is a good indicator of water quality as it will be most vibrant when the fish are healthy and in warm, slightly acidic water. Best kept in groups of 10 or more fish, they make ideal inhabitants for medium to large planted tanks.
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A colorful and attractively marked relative of the common Silver Dollar – a longtime hobby favorite – the Spotted Silver Dollar is a large schooling fish found throughout much of the Amazon basin. Although it grows to a fairly large size as an adult, it is one of the smaller species in the genus and is a hardy and active aquarium fish and make excellent dither fish for large cichlids or in a mixed species community tank of appropriate size. An omnivore in nature, they will eat almost any food offered but should be given a varied diet including some vegetable based foods.
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A vibrantly colored and sought after pencilfish from the Rio Huallaga in Peru, the Purple Pencilfish (Nannostomus rubrocaudatus) makes a spectacular addition to a planted aquarium or blackwater style aquarium. Like most pencilfish, they can be somewhat shy and will do best in small groups of 5 or more fish. Males develop the most intense purple coloration, with dominant males in the group typically being the most brightly colored.
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A predatory pike-like characin found throughout much of tropical Africa, H. odoe inhabits shallow rivers and lakes where it primarily feeds on smaller fish. A fast-moving predator, these fish prefer clean, well-oxygenated water and will do best with some cover in the form of floating plants or vegetation. Be sure to keep their aquariums tightly covered as they are likely to jump, especially if spooked.
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This rare and recently discovered species of Silver Dollar originates in the upper Rio Nanay in Peru. Juvenile fish display an intense, unmistakable iridescent green coloration throughout their entire body. As they grow, this color fades slightly but adult fish retain a distinctive green hue, with males developing reddish pink patches on their sides. Like most silver dollars, they are schooling fish and do best in a group. A great, unusual dither fish for larger South or Central American Cichlids.
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A larger growing, surface dwelling species, the Dusky Narrow Hatchet is found throughout much of the Amazon basin. In the aquarium, they are fast moving and always in motion, best kept in a school of 5 or more fish. With their size and speed, these tetras make an ideal dither fish for medium sized South American Cichlids. Their tank should be kept tightly covered as they are easily spooked and likely to jump out if given the opportunity.
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A unique and rarely seen characin, the Amazon Red Tail Tetra is a larger growing species found in relatively fast moving waters of the Amazon and its tributaries. In the aquarium, they are fast moving and always in motion, best kept in a school of 5 or more fish. They can be aggressive and nip fins off smaller or slower moving species so tankmates should be chosen carefully – any long-finned species should be avoided. With their size and speed, these tetras make an ideal dither fish for medium sized South American Cichlids.
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This beautiful and rarely seen African characin (tetra) is found in parts of the Congo River drainage in Central Africa, usually in relatively soft, acidic waters. Best kept in a school, they are fairly peaceful and hardy fish and make undemanding aquarium inhabitants. A great fish for anyone looking to add something unique to their aquarium or for an African biotope aquarium.
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