Here is more detailed information of the different species of
fish that I keep. All of these fish are great beginner fish (you know,
since I too am a beginner) and will do well in a range of water conditions.
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Cory:
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Latin Name:
Corydoras
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Water pH / Temperature:
6.9-7.1 / 74-80 deg F.
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Feeding:
Flake, and stuff that falls on the bottom of tank
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Max. Size:
4"
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Notes:
These little catfish are very active swimmers, and are a joy
to watch. They come in an endless array of colors, and there are
many different sub-species. Should be kept in schools of at
least 2, but more the better.
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Dwarf Gourami:
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Latin Name:
Colisa lalia
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Water pH / Temperature:
6.5-7.5 / 74-80 deg F.
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Feeding:
Flakes, brine shrimp
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Max. Size:
2"
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Notes:
One of my favorite fish. Add variety and color to any
tank. The dwarf comes in various different colors, the more
popular are Neon Blue, Powder Blue and Sunset.
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Oto Cat (a.k.a
O-Cat):
- Latin Name:
Otocinclus affinis
- Water pH / Temperature:
6.5-7.2 / 74-80 deg F.
- Feeding:
Algae, vegetable tablets
- Max. Size:
2"
- Notes:
One of my favorite algae eaters. Similar to the Chinese
Algae eater, but much smaller. Likes to be in schools of 4 or
more.
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Zebra Danios:
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Latin Name:
Brachydanio rerio
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Water pH / Temperature:
6.5-7.2 / 76-82 deg. F.
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Feeding:
Flakes, brine shrimp
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Max. Size:
3"
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Notes:
A great schooling fish (I'd recommend no less then six if you
have room for them). These guys wouldn't hurt a fly. Not the
brightest of fish, but very entertaining to watch swim around.
For example, hold a cup in the tank, and watch how many actually swim into
it!
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