The Green Corydoras or Cory for short, also known as the Bronze Corydoras, is native to rivers and pools in South America predominately in Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina. The genus Corydoras translates to “helmet skin” which is true of these tough, little armored catfish. Corydoras also have spines at the edge of their pectoral fins to deter predators from eating them. Green corys have an overall green shimmer to their bodies in which their name is derived, with a white belly. A popular scavenging catfish for community and planted aquariums, Green corys are extremely peaceful and reach an adult size of approximately 3″. Corydoras are very social, preferring to be kept in groups of 4 or more individuals. There are little differences between male and female, however females can appear a little more robust during breeding. Many Green corys available within the aquarium trade are commercially produced through aquaculture.
The Orange Laser Cory, or Orange Stripe Cory, is a vibrant and popular aquarium fish known for its distinctive fluorescent orange stripe that arches across its back. It's a peaceful schooling fish, meaning it thrives in groups and is suitable for community tanks. Like other Corydoras species, Orange Lasers are bottom-dwellers, actively sifting through the substrate for food.
Appearance:
The most striking feature is the bright orange or gold stripe along its back. They also have a more muted orange or gold overall color.
Behavior:
They are peaceful and social, preferring to be kept in groups of 6 or more.
Size:
They typically reach a size of around 2.5 inches (6.3 cm).
Care:
They are generally easy to care for, making them a good choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Origin:
They are native to the Ucayali and Maranon rivers in Peru, part of the Amazon basin.
Tank Requirements:
Tank Size: A minimum of 15 gallons is recommended for a group of 6.
Substrate: Sand or fine gravel is preferred to protect their barbels (whiskers).
Water Parameters: They prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 and a temperature of 72-82°F (22-28°C).
Diet: They are bottom-feeders and will eat a variety of foods, including sinking pellets, algae wafers, and live or frozen foods.
Tank Mates: They can be kept with other peaceful community fish, such as tetras, danios, or other Corydoras species.
In summary, the Orange Laser Cory is a beautiful and relatively easy-to-care-for fish that adds a splash of color and activity to community aquariums.
Natural Range: India, Nepal, Bangladesh
Adult Size: around 4-5"
Sold as: Unsexed
Overview:
This is one of the few fish species that communicate using sounds audible to humans. If you have a group of these fish and listen very carefully during feeding time, you may hear their "dinner conversation," which sounds like a soft clicking noise. These highly communal fish use sound, and many other interesting behaviors, to keep in contact and manage their social hierarchies. Displays, dances, and occasionally combat are used to manage their social structures. These are fascinating to watch but can stress subdominant fish if they are kept in inadequate numbers. To mitigate this, and to best observe their fascinating social behaviors, this is a fish that is best kept in groups...the more the merrier.
The Green Laser Cory, or Green Stripe Cory, is a vibrant and popular aquarium fish known for its distinctive fluorescent green stripe that arches across its back. It's a peaceful schooling fish, meaning it thrives in groups and is suitable for community tanks. Like other Corydoras species, Green Lasers are bottom-dwellers, actively sifting through the substrate for food.
Appearance:
The most striking feature is the bright green stripe along its back.
Behavior:
They are peaceful and social, preferring to be kept in groups of 6 or more.
Size:
They typically reach a size of around 2.5 inches (6.3 cm).
Care:
They are generally easy to care for, making them a good choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Origin:
They are native to the Ucayali and Maranon rivers in Peru, part of the Amazon basin.
Tank Requirements:
Tank Size: A minimum of 15 gallons is recommended for a group of 6.
Substrate: Sand or fine gravel is preferred to protect their barbels (whiskers).
Water Parameters: They prefer a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 and a temperature of 72-82°F (22-28°C).
Diet: They are bottom-feeders and will eat a variety of foods, including sinking pellets, algae wafers, and live or frozen foods.
Tank Mates: They can be kept with other peaceful community fish, such as tetras, danios, or other Corydoras species.
In summary, the Green Laser Cory is a beautiful and relatively easy-to-care-for fish that adds a splash of color and activity to community aquariums.
Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, commonly known as the fire eel, is a striking freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, recognized for its elongated body and vibrant red markings.
The fire eel is not a true eel, but an extremely elongated fish with a distinctive pointed snout and underslung mouth. It is part of spiny eels family, Mastacembelidae. The group gets its common name from the many small dorsal spines that precede the dorsal fin.
The fire eel is the largest species in its family and can reach up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length.
The Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus) originates in South America, mainly in the fast-flowing waters of the Amazon River Basin.
It is one of the smallest catfish, growing to only 5 inches. They are brown, green, or gray with white or yellow spots; some have uneven coloring, with lighter and darker splotches on various parts of their bodies.
They do well in a tank of 20 gallons or larger and can handle a wide range of water conditions from soft and acidic to harder and alkaline. Water temperature should be kept around 73-80 degrees Fahrenheit with a pH of 6.5—7.5, Ensure water hardness is less than 200 ppm.
Because they are bottom dwellers, make sure to provide plenty of driftwood, roots, plants, and caves for them to hide in during the day. They are nocturnal and prefer to do their eating mostly at night.
The Denison barb, Denison's barb, Miss Kerala, red-line torpedo barb, or roseline shark (Dawkinsia denisonii) is an endangered species of cyprinid fish endemic to the fast-flowing hill streams and rivers of the Western Ghats in India.[2][3] Native to fast-moving rivers and streams in Western India, this fish is highly sought-after in the fish-keeping community. Their massive popularity paired with changes to their natural habitat is threatening wild populations.
The minimum tank size requirement for Denison Barbs is 55 gallons.
One of the most striking and recognizable rainbowfish is the Boesemani rainbow. This schooling fish is prized for its unique-looking, bicolored body and is the perfect statement piece for a medium-sized community aquarium.
They occupy the middle levels of the water column where they tend to be quite active if kept healthy. They constantly move around open swimming spaces, displaying their colors.
They are a social species too, mixing well with both other species and their own kind. As shoaling fish, they should be kept in groups to keep them happy.
A group of six can be held in a 30-gallon aquarium. Any smaller than this and they would become cramped and stressed. As an active species, Boesemani Rainbowfish need plenty of space to swim around in, so the larger the tank, the better.
Boesemani Rainbowfish are omnivores; they eat both meaty food and vegetation.
One of the most striking and recognizable rainbowfish is the Boesemani rainbow. This schooling fish is prized for its unique-looking, bicolored body and is the perfect statement piece for a medium-sized community aquarium.
They occupy the middle levels of the water column where they tend to be quite active if kept healthy. They constantly move around open swimming spaces, displaying their colors.
They are a social species too, mixing well with both other species and their own kind. As shoaling fish, they should be kept in groups to keep them happy.
A group of six can be held in a 30-gallon aquarium. Any smaller than this and they would become cramped and stressed. As an active species, Boesemani Rainbowfish need plenty of space to swim around in, so the larger the tank, the better.
Boesemani Rainbowfish are omnivores; they eat both meaty food and vegetation.
Revered for their vibrant colors and eye-catching shimmer, the Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) has become a widely popular freshwater fish species in the aquarium community.
As their name would suggest, these fish are endemic to the Congo River basin. They typically call small streams, ponds, and marshes in the area home.
They’re a schooling fish and typically stick to large groups in the wild. In captivity, this schooling nature creates stunning swaths of color that will be the center of attention in your tank.
Our recommended tank size for Congo Tetras is 30 gallons.
