In rare cases Cardinal Tetras will nip at fish with long fins. These fish stand out in the very best way when they are paired with Java ferns and other low light plants. If you add in Rasboras and Zebra Danios then you will create the most colorful tank you will ever see. These stunning little fish have icy blue lateral lines against a bright red base color.Ī school of 6 to 8 of these fish adds a lovely accent to any biotope, especially when they are kept alongside other bright tetras. Cardinal TetraĬardinal Tetras can add color to any aquarium. Just remember they prefer a warm-temperate tank between 60-75☏, with large pebbles and cobbles for substrate. They will munch on any algae that they find and help to keep your tank clean. If your tank has an algae problem then a Bristlenose Pleco can help. The males have much longer bristles which makes it easy to tell the two genders apart. These fish are best known for their adorable nose bristles which develop when the fish reaches maturity. If you have ever seen a spotty catfish at the bottom of a Goldfish tank then it is likely you spotted a Bristlenose Pleco. They need to come to the surface for air, so the surface of your tank should be kept clean too.
One important thing to remember about the Betta is that it cannot breathe underwater as well as other fish. You should also not keep more than one of these fish together. They need at least a 10 gallon tabletop tank that is decorated with underwater plants. A Betta should never be kept in a bowl or a tiny novelty tank. Unfortunately their popularity has led to poor fishkeeping practices. They are easily identified by their long trailing fins that look like a lady’s dress. The Betta is what most people think of when they think of a pet fish. If you are going to keep a freshwater Angelfish then you will need at least a 30 gallon tank. Both parents raise the fry for up to 2 months after they hatch. Unlike most other fish, these fish take care of their young. They also make good tank mates for other peaceful Cichlids such as the Discus and Dwarf Cichlid. Because of this they are often called the King of the Aquarium.Īngelfish make a great introduction to the Cichlidae family as they are much more passive than other cichlid species. They have a diamond shaped body and long, trailing fins.
The freshwater Angelfish should not be confused with a marine Angelfish.Ī freshwater Angelfish is actually a type of South American cichlid. While the water conditions are similar, African cichlids often carry diseases and parasites that affect South American species. If you are keeping several species together then you need to make sure the tank is large enough for them to stay out of each other’s way.Īlso you should never mix South American and African cichlids together. African cichlids are just as boisterous and territorial as any other Cichlid species. Most of these colorful cichlids (Blue Mbuna, Bumblebee Cichlid and African Peacock) come from Lake Malawi.
However did you know that there are other cichlid species that come from Africa? South American cichlids are among the most popular tropical freshwater fish.
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