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Fishes / Habitat
The firemouth cichlid gets its name from the vivid red-orange colouring across its throat and lower body, which it flares dramatically during territorial or courtship displays by extending its gill co
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Fishes / Habitat
The betta, or Siamese fighting fish, is probably the most recognisable labyrinth fish in the world, prized for the flowing fins and vivid colours bred into it over centuries in Thailand. Wild bettas a
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Fishes / Habitat
The otocinclus, often called the dwarf sucker or oto, is a genuinely tiny armoured catfish, rarely exceeding five centimetres, that grazes soft algae and biofilm from leaves, glass and decor. It comes
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Fishes / Habitat
The glass bloodfin tetra has a translucent, almost invisible silver body set off by a vivid red tail fin, giving it a striking, minimal look distinct from the more solidly coloured tetras earlier in t
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Fishes / Habitat
A tank stocked entirely with mid-water fish can look strangely empty near the surface, and top dwelling species fill exactly that gap, adding movement and colour to the part of the tank that would oth
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Fishes / Habitat
Walking into a pet shop and pointing at the nicest looking tank is the single most common mistake first time buyers make. An aquarium is a long term commitment, both financially and in terms of weekly
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