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The colour of this tetra is pale greyish brown on the dorsal surface, and silver on the flanks and ventral surface. There are three lines along the body; the uppermost is red, the middle faintly gold on this specimen, and the broader bottom line is black. The gill-covers are silver. Females are much deeper in body shape.

This tetra is olive-green on the dorsal surface and silvery on the belly. There is an iridescent, pale green-blue line along the flanks, from the top of the eye to the caudal peduncle. Below this, a dark area gradually pales towards the lower part of the body. Fins are mostly colourless, and an adipose fin is present.

The body shape of this fish is typical of the tetra group, with a high profile tapering evenly to the caudal peduncle. Colouration is pinkish brown with silver. On perfect specimens, two dark bars appear behind the gill-cover and extend down to the belly; the lower rear of the body carries more red. Pelvic, anal, and caudal fins are also red.

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The body of the Bleeding Heart Tetra is high and deep. The general colour is pinkish silver, and a notable feature is the pink-red spot on the flank below the dorsal fin. Males have large, sickle-shaped dorsal fins; those of females are shorter and rounded. Both males and females have long-based anal fins.

The Yellow Tetra's uniformly proportioned body is typical of the genus. Adults have a lemon-gold sheen and two vertical marks just behind the gill-cover. The first mark is wedge shaped and accentuated by a golden iridescence; the other is longer, thinner, and less distinct. Occasionally, there is more gold in the dorsal area.

The distinguishing feature of this slim-bodied tetra is the striking red head; the caudal fin is also patterned. The red area is confined to the head in the Rummy-Nose Tetra, but may extend as a streak on to the body in the similar False Rummy-Nose Tetra (Petitella georgiae). The caudal fin is marked "faintly on this juvenile".

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The body of the Pretty Tetra is deep when compared with other members of this family. On mature specimens, the back and head are a dark grey-green colour which shades through to a purple-copper and down to a silver lower half. As with other silvery fish species, iridescences are seen according to lighting conditions.

The deep body outline of the Beacon Fish follows the general tetra pattern. The identifying features of this silvery-grey fish are the bright red top of the eye, and the gold spot behind the adipose fin, above a dark blotch at the base of the caudal fin.

The upper and lower halves of the peach coloured, yet translucent Glowlight Tetra are divided by a glowing red-gold line. It starts on the snout and ends at the base of the caudal fin.

A thin, horizontal blue line begins behind the gill-cover of this slim fish, and tapers until obscured by a darker line, ending in the centre of the caudal fin. Male colours intensify during spawning.

This tetra's basic body colour of golden brown varies from pale silver in females to a deep copper in males. This fish has transparent, yellowish fins tipped with white. Females are plumper, especially when spawning.

The Black Widow's oval body is marked by three dark vertical bars: through the eye, just behind the gill-cover, and at the base of the dorsal fin. Sex is generally distinguished by the more pointed dorsal fins and broader fronted anal fins on males, and by the plumper bodies of females.

The scales of this juvenile are dotted with a reddish brown mark, giving a striped appearance, and a dark spot occurs on the caudal peduncle. Adult fish are plain grey-green. The mouth has lips fringed with pimple-like growths, and the lower jaw forms a scraper for algae. All fins carry yellow and red.

The colouring on this maturing Black Shark is grey-black; on adults it is deep velvety black. The juvenile has scales with red or gold centres, giving a speckled appearance. The fish species has a large, triangular dorsal fin resembling that of a true shark.

Like the Maroon Shark (listed on the site), this fish features silvery flanks with a greenish tinge above the lateral line, and large scales. A black line runs from the head to the caudal peduncle, where it continues along the top edge of the large, deeply forked caudal fin. The bottom edge of the caudal fin is also streaked with black.

The silvery brown flanks of this fish species carry a greenish yellow tinge above the lateral line. Juveniles have a black band running from the head to the tail which fades with age. Pelvic and anal fins carry red, and the red caudal fin has black tips. The dorsal fin is relatively uncoloured.

The Ruby Shark has a slim, grey body and dark-edged scales. A dark stripe runs from the snout to the centre of the eye, and there is a dark patch at the rear of the caudal peduncle. The forked caudal fin carries red colouring, and the down-turned mouth carries two pairs of barbels. Males are slimmer with a black-streaked anal fin.

In the wild, the body of this "shark" is pale brown, with a small dark patch at the end of the caudal peduncle, and bright red fins. Many commercial aquarium-bred strains on general sale show the characteristics of albinism. They have a pale body and red eyes, as shown here.

The flattened ventral contour, the underslung mouth, and the high, triangular fin give this fish it's distinctive, shark like shape. It also has the habit of patrolling the aquarium. The body is jet-black, while the tail is bright red. Pectoral fins may be yellow-orange.

The torpedo-shaped body of this Flying Fox has a broad, dark band along it's length, and no obvious yellow line, in contrast with "Crossocheilus Oblongus" listed on the site. All fins are colourless, and the mouth is down-turned.

The body is torpedo-shaped and divided into distinct colour sections. The top is brown-green and is separated by a pale yellow band from a thick dark band which runs the length of the body. The ventral surface is silvery yellow. All fins carry traces of yellow, and the dorsal fin has a black base.

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The Copper-Nosed Minnow is slender and elongate with a greenish brown dorsal surface. The flanks are silvery blue and the belly is silver. Around a dozen indistinct, thin blue bars cross the body vertically. Triangular dorsal and anal fins are set well back, and pelvic fins are positioned almost halfway back.

The colouration of this shark is metallic silver with gleaming, well-defined scales. The triangular dorsal fin is held erect and like the anal, caudal, and pelvic fins, is edged with a thick black margin.

The body shape of this fish species is much deeper than the majority of rasboras, and it tapers rapidly behind the dorsal fin to a narrow caudal peduncle. Body colour may be fiery orange, pink, or blue - but fins are always red. It shares the same shape of the Harlequin Rasbora (listed on the site), but lacks the dark triangular flank marking.

The caudal fin of the Scissortail is deeply forked, and on prime specimens it is marked with bold black and white areas; other fins are colourless. Body colour is greyish green with a shiny, silvery belly. Sexual differences include the typical increase in the girth of females.

The dorsal surface of this greeny brown fish shades to silver below a striking red line. The line runs from the snout, over the eye, and to the rear edge of the caudal peduncle. It is emphasized by a narrow blue-black line below it. Males have a flat ventral surface and the female is more rounded. The sac containing the internal organs is visible.

The Spotted Rasbora is not uniform in shape compared with the Clown Rasbora (previous page). The caudal peduncle, in particular is longer and more narrower. Similarity is found in the dark spots along the flanks though. The fins of this fish species may be reddish, and the dorsal fin has black and pink front rays.

A large, blue-black blotch appears on this fish species between the rear part of the dorsal fin and the front of the anal fin; a smaller spot appears midway between the dorsal fin and the rear edge of the gill-cover. The pink-orange body is covered with violet iridescent scales, hence the alternative common name.

The distinguishing mark of the Harlequin Rasbora is a blue-black triangular patch on the flank, tapering back to the caudal peduncle. Colouration is olive-green on the dorsal surface, shading down to silver. Mature males have a straighter front edge and a more pointed lower corner to the triangle; the female body is considerably plumper.

A pale, greenish brown dorsal surface shades down to silvery flanks on this rasbora; a violet sheen is seen under side lighting. There are two blue-black blotches on the body; one below the dorsal fin, which is distinctly square, and one at the end of the caudal peduncle. A further dark mark runs along the base of the anal fin.

Creating the proper environment for discus fish involves a certain amount of work and documentation for achieving the best living conditions exotic fish needs. The first question you need to answer about your discus aquarium refers to the tank size. This very much depends on the room you’ve got at home and your financial availability.

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The body of this pinkish brown fish may carry violet overtones, depending on lighting conditions. A blue-black line runs from the tip of the snout to the rear edge of the caudal fin. Females are plumper and more deep-set than males.

The colouration of this fish species is golden green, gradually shading down to white. The dorsal fin carries a distinctive white-edged, dark blotch; all other fins are relatively plain. The female body is deeper than the male; he may have some more definite colour in the fins.

This fish has an elongate body with slight curvatures on the dorsal and ventral profiles. It's body colouration is silver with overtones of purple, green or yellow. A blue-black line runs the length of the fish. The fins of the male have a yellowish tinge, and the body shape is slightly deeper.

Length to 8 cm, in the aquarium usually to 4,5 cm. The body is elongated, relatively high, it is a little sealed from the sides. The male of black- blue to the black color, now and then greenish, with the bright light green or light- bluish points and the specks on the tele- and the fins,

A common misconception of fish keeping is that fish can only be fed fish flakes or pellets. This is not true, most fish and invertebrates (shrimp, crayfish, snails) can be fed a verity of different foods. I will show you that properly feeding your fish will help them to stay healthy and also aid in maintaining your aquarium. It is important to know

The small flock of fishes can be contained in the closed on top common aquarium with a length of from 1 m with the calm forms of fishes, but it is more preferable small flock of 15 and more than copies in the specific. In the aquarium of construction from the stones

The group of fishes with the predominance of females can be contained in the common aquarium with a length of from 1 m, but it is better in the specific, since in the first case they lose self-confidence.

Fodder: living, additionally plant, substitutes. Fishes are multiplied in the same aquarium, where they are contained. Female incubates roe (20-70 pieces), after hiding in the shelter. Fry for the first time leave its mouth in 25-40 days. Sexual maturity in 14-18 months.

Small creeks populate, after being held on the coasts, which was overgrown with plants. Length to 20 cm, in the aquarium usually to 12 cm. Body is gray-blue to the silvery- the beige with the pearl luster.

They are held in the standing and slowly current, clean, rich in oxygen water. Length to 10 cm, in the aquarium not more than 8 cm, usually 5-6 cm. The body short, high, is strongly sealed from the sides.

Predators, but are peaceful with the fishes of similar or larger size, that jump, waters are held in the upper layer, they do not love its strong circulation. The group of fishes with the predominance of females can be contained in the common, closed on top aquarium with a length of from 40 cm, but only with the fishes

When fishes begin to be prepared for the following spawning, they drive off fry and it is possible how to reseat them into the separate aquarium, so also to leave, then in the aquarium fry from several spawnings will float. Sexual maturity in 10-14 months.

The predominant feature of the Giant Scissortail is it's deeply forked and distinctively coloured caudal fin. The yellow areas on each tail fork culminate in a white-tipped black patch at each extremity. There is a slight increase in the girth of females preparing to breed.

The slim, pale yellow body has a distinctive dark band from the gill-cover to the end of the caudal peduncle, accentuated by a thin gold band above it. A dark line also runs along the base of the anal fin. The caudal fin is red on prime, mature specimens, giving the fish it's common name. Males are the slimmer sex.

A thin gold line, overlaid by blue lines runs from the eye to the end of the caudal peduncle, where it terminates in a dark patch surrounded by red. The dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are edged with red, yellow, or white, and the scales are dark-edged.