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$74.99 Original price was: $74.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99.
A large growing schooling fish found in clear, fast-moving waters in Sabah, north Borneo, Hampala sabana is a predatory but relatively peaceful barb. In the aquarium, they make an excellent dither fish for other large predatory fish and will do best with some water movement and frequent large water changes. Like many larger barbs, they can be skittish and first and will do best in a group of 3-5 fish. Some cover in the form of driftwood or artificial plants (live ones will be eaten) will help them settle into the aquarium environment.
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Colorful, active, and schooling, the Lake Inle Danio (Inlecypris auropurpurea) can be an entertaining fish for the aquarium. It feeds on insects and larvae in the wild and is native only to Lake Inle of Myanmar. They are un-fussy eaters in captivity, but the finest color development will come from a diet containing bloodworms. They make great dither fish with gouramis, angels, and other medium sized fish and should be kept in a group of 8 or more.
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The largest of the true Danio species, the Moustache Danio (Danio dangila) is a schooling fish, native to Asia. It feeds on insects and larvae in the wild and can be found in swift-moving mountain streams. They are un-fussy eaters in captivity, but the finest color development will come from a diet containing bloodworms. These fish will appreciate a habitat that resembles a flowing stream or river with landscaping materials like driftwood, fine gravel, and water-worn rocks. Although these fish are friendly, it is advised to maintain them in larger tanks in groups of eight to ten individuals with sturdy fish of a similar size, as their rapid movements may startle more timid or slower-moving fish. They make great dither fish with gouramis, angels, and other medium sized fish.
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$15.99 – $24.99Price range: $15.99 through $24.99
A medium growing, peaceful cyprinid found throughout Thailand and Southeast Asia, the Lemonfin or Yellowtail Tinfoil Barb is typically found in loose schools in the wild. A striking, active fish which usually inhabits well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow, large specimens make for an impressive display in large mixed-species aquariums. This species is a popular dither species with predatory fish and cichlid keepers as they are hardy, active, and generally compatible with most similarly-sized tankmates.
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$39.99 – $54.99Price range: $39.99 through $54.99
A distinctively marked large schooling characin, the Black Bar Myleus or Black Bar Silver Dollar makes an impressive display fish in a tank of large cichlids or predatory fish or as a centerpiece fish on their own. With their distinctive vertical black bar, elongated dorsal and anal fins, and combination of silver, red, and iridescent blue coloration, mature specimens are spectacular fish and will display the best behavior and color in a group of 5 or more. With a wide range spanning much of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, M. schomburgkii has several distinctive regional color variants, with the Orinoco form also known as “blue hook” or “emperor blue hook” due to the iridescent blue they display as adults.
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$12.99 – $44.99Price range: $12.99 through $44.99
The Red Hook Silver Dollar is a popular, colorful schooling fish found throughout the Amazon Basin in South America. A relatively peaceful fish, they do best in groups of 5 or more and make an excellent “dither” fish for large cichlids or other predatory fish species. They also add activity to the upper levels larger aquariums with their constant, rapid swimming and close schooling behavior.
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A stream-dwelling cyprinid found in the shallow, rocky waters of Taiwan, Candidia barbata is a unique and rarely seen schooling fish. Adults male develop spawning tubercles on their face and have a red patch on their lower operculum. They prefer slightly cooler, well-oxygenated water and are very active in the aquarium.
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A larger growing, surface dwelling species, the Catalina Tetra 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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$24.99
Indonesia is home to the Apollo Shark (Luciosoma setigerum). This fish lives in swift-moving headwater streams in the wild. Typically, their habitats contain a mixture of wood, leaves, and rocks. Since they will eat any item small enough, community tanks with small fish are not advised.
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$39.99
A stream-dwelling cyprinid found in the shallow, rocky waters of Taiwan, the Taiwan Zacco or Zacco Taiwanensis (Opsariichthys pachycephalus) is a unique and rarely seen schooling fish. Adults develop red elongated fins and vibrant blue body colorations, making them an attractive dither fish for medium to large cichlids or as centerpiece fish for a planted aquarium. They prefer slightly cooler, well-oxygenated water and enjoy moderate to strong current in the aquarium, so the addition of one or more powerheads or circulation pumps is recommended.
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$6.99 – $9.99Price range: $6.99 through $9.99
Also known as the Malabar Danio, the Giant Danio (Devario malabaricus) is native to various freshwaters across Southeast Asia. The hardy Giant Danio grows up to 4 inches long with an peaceful and active personality. Between these traits and their iridescent blue, green, and silver coloration, they are sure to add splash of excitement to your community tank. They are great as dither fish, meaning that their confident and fast-moving nature can help to reduce aggression and timidity in a community tank.
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$19.99
A distincively marked schooling characin, the Black Bar Silver Dollar makes an impressive dither fish in a tank of large cichlids or predatory fish or as a centerpiece fish on their own. With their distinctive vertical black bars, elongated dorsal and anal fins, and combination of silver, red, and iridescent blue coloration, mature specimens are impressive fish and will display the best behavior and color in a group of 5 or more fish. With a wide range spanning much of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, M. schomburgkii has several distinctive regional color variants, with the form from the Rio Nanay in Peru being one of the most colorful, with adult fish displaying vivid reds and distinctive black trim on the fins.
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$9.99
A large growing but peaceful cyprinid found throughout much of Southeast Asia, the Bala Shark or Tricolor Shark has been a favorite in the aquarium hobby for years despite its very large adult size. A striking, active schooling fish which usually inhabits well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow, large specimens make for an impressive display in a sufficiently large aquarium. This species is a popular dither species with predatory fish keepers as they are big, hardy, and peaceful.
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$14.99 – $24.99Price range: $14.99 through $24.99
A large growing but peaceful cyprinid found throughout much of Southeast Asia, the Tinfoil Barb has been a favorite in the aquarium hobby for years despite its very large adult size. A striking, active schooling fish which usually inhabits well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow, large specimens make for an impressive display in a sufficiently large aquarium. This species is a popular dither species with predatory fish keepers as they are big, hardy, and peaceful. The albino variant is sought after for their distinctive, uniform bright gold coloration paired with vivid red eyes.
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$39.99
A large growing but peaceful cyprinid found throughout much of Southeast Asia, the Tinfoil Barb has been a favorite in the aquarium hobby for years despite its very large adult size. A striking, active schooling fish which usually inhabits well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow, large specimens make for an impressive display in a sufficiently large aquarium. This species is a popular dither species with predatory fish keepers as they are big, hardy, and peaceful. The platinum variant is a rare line-bred color form sought after for their distinctive, uniform bright white coloration.
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$39.99 – $44.99Price range: $39.99 through $44.99
A large growing schooling fish found in clear, fast-moving waters in Thailand and Myanmar, the Hampala or Sidebar barb (Hampala macrolepidota) is a predatory but relatively peaceful barb. In the aquarium, they make an excellent dither fish for other large predatory fish and will do best with some water movement and frequent large water changes. Like many larger barbs, they can be skittish and first and will do best in a group of 3-5 fish. Some cover in the form of driftwood or artificial plants (live ones will be eaten) will help them settle into the aquarium environment.
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$24.99
A unique and rarely seen Cyprinid found throughout much of Southeast Asia’s freshwater rivers and lakes, Paralaubuca harmandi is so poorly known in the aquarium hobby that it does not yet have a common name. A loosely schooling fish usually found in shallow water areas, they are fast swimmers and extremely active in the aquarium – like most schooling species best kept in a group of 3-5 or more. With their size and active nature, they make excellent dither fish for aquariums with larger cichlids or other predatory species.
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$14.99 – $22.99Price range: $14.99 through $22.99
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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$12.99 – $59.99Price range: $12.99 through $59.99
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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$17.99 – $29.99Price range: $17.99 through $29.99
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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