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Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
If you have only one betta, a fish bowl is fine. If you have a tank with any fin-nipping fish such as cherry barbs, tiger barbs, or any type of tetra, buy a betta cage or breeding trap from your local fish store. He could go inside it and will be safe from fin niping. Thier are many kinds of bettas.They come in colors like red, blue, black, white,orange,and even purple.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 3" (8cm) |
Tank: | Any, .5 gallon or larger is best |
Strata: | All |
PH: | 6.0 to 8.0 |
Hardness: | Soft to hard. dH range: 2.0 - 25.0 |
Temperature: | 73ºF to 86ºF (23-30°C) |
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This is a red tailed shark. They are best kept in a semi agressive tank but can be kept in a community tank if their aare no small fish.They are black with a red tail fin. If you have a small tank it is best only to get one unless it is a female,If you have a big tank get 3 or more. The tank should be at least 30 gallons.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 6" (15cm) |
Tank: | 36 inches |
Strata: | Bottom-middle |
PH: | 6.0 to 7.5 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium. dH range: 5-18 |
Temperature: | 73ºF to 84ºF (23-29°C) |
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Clown loachs do a lot better in packs of 3 or more or they will hide . They often school with tiger barbs.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 18" (50cm) |
Tank: | 48 inches |
Strata: | Bottom, middle |
PH: | 5.0 to 7.5 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 - 15.0 |
Temperature: | 75ºF to 86ºF (24-30°C) |
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Tiger barbs are better in schools of 6 or more. They will nip the fins of a long-fin fish. It is better to keep them in a semi-aggressive tank.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 3" (7cm) |
Tank: | 24 inches |
Strata: | Bottom, middle |
PH: | 6.5 to 7.5 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium. dH range: 3.0 - 10.0 |
Temperature: | 68ºF to 78ºF (20-25°C) |
Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
Iridesent sharks will eat any food you put in the tank. They are very peaceful, nice fish but do better . in a semi-aggressive tank but can also be kept in a community tank if thier are no small fish..They can grow large, so be sure to get them at a small size.
Common Name: Iridescent Shark
Latin Name: Pangasium sutchi
Origin: Asia / Korea
Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C)
Ease Of Keeping: Easy!
Aggressivness: Very easy going
Adult Size: 1 to 4ft
Minimum Tank Size: 50 Gallon
Feeding: omnivore
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Bala shark, better known as tri-colors, will eat anything that will fit in their mouth. Better when kept with bigger fish in a semi- agesive tank
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 16" (40cm), females smaller |
Tank: | 48 inches, 72 inches + for adults |
Strata: | All, mostly middle |
PH: | 5.8 to 7.8 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 - 15.0 |
Temperature: | 72ºF to 84ºF (22-29°C) |
Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
Cherry barbs are fin nipers . They make a great community fish as long as there are no long finned fish, like guppies. They can also be kept in a semi agressive tank.Cherry barb males turn bright red during breeding season to atract a mate. Females are more gray then red.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | 5 inches (14 cm) |
Tank: | 30 inches |
Strata: | Bottom, middle |
PH: | 6.5 to 7.5 |
Hardness: | Soft to hard, dH range 2-10 |
Temperature: | 64° to 79°F (18-26°C) |
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The Golden Dojo Loach requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places and water temperatures between 68 and 82 degrees. They do well in a planted aquarium. They look like small ells and are simaler to khuli loaches except that they are biger and are orange.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Grows up to 12 inche(30.5 cm) , but usually top out at 8-10 inches |
Tank: | 10 gal (37 litre) minimum per fish |
Strata: | Benthic (bottom-dwelling) |
PH: | Soft, acidic water, PH 6.0-7.5 |
Hardness: | 5° - 20° dH |
Temperature: | 60°F to 77°F (15.5°-25° C) |
Helps keep filter and gravel clean and conditions new aquariums. |
Helps keep a naturally balanced aquarium by eliminating sludge build-up & preventing ammonia & nitrite poisoning, low oxygen levels, and low pH. Use when setting up and maintaining an aquarium. invertebrates, and plants. For new aquariums. Add weekly in established aquariums.
Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
Yo Yo loch
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | 6" (10cm) |
Tank: | 36 inches when small. Due to their social structure larger is needed for proper care. |
Strata: | Bottom, middle |
PH: | 6.0 to 7.5 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium. dH range: 2.0 - 10.0 |
Temperature: | 75ºF to 86ºF (24-30°C) |
Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
kuhli loaches are shy fish that like to hide among driftwood, plant roots, rocks, and caves. They are nocturnal fish that are more active during the night.They are similar to golden dojo loaches.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 3 inches (8cm) |
Tank: | 20 inches |
Strata: | Bottom, substrate |
PH: | 5 to 7 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium |
Temperature: | 79° to 86°f (24 to 30°C) |
Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
Gouramis are an excellent addition to any semi-aggresive tank. They are not very hardy.They are manny different kinds of gorumis. some include dwarf, blue and flame dwarf.They can also be in a community tank if their are no small fish.
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | 3.5 inches (5.7cm) |
Tank: | 24 inches (20 gallon) |
Strata: | Middle, Top |
PH: | 6.0 to 8.0 |
Hardness: | Soft to medium hard. dh Range 5.0-19.0 |
Temperature: | 77°F to 82°F (25°-28° C) |
Lifespan: | 2 - 3 years |
Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
Giant Danio
Listed tank sizes are the minimum | |
Size: | Up to 5 inches |
Tank: | 30 gallon |
Strata: | All, mostly top and middle. |
PH: | 6.5-7.5 |
Hardness: | Soft, medium-hard |
Temperature: | 65 to 84°F |
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Perfect for bringing out the best energy and condition in your Bettas , fancy guppies and irridesent sharks. Also great as a reward for small and medium-sized tropical and marine fish. Freeze dried.
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