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Fish of the Month!

There are many different types of Saltwater shrimp, A favorite among Saltwater hobbyist is the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis). Even those unfamiliar to the hobby have seen pictures of the Cleaner Shrimp using his white antenna to advertise his…

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Fish of the Month!

The Harlequin Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha) is a small fish, which is a member of the Cyprinidae family. The Harlequin Rasbora is described as being differently shaped (heteromorpha translating from Greek “differently shaped”) as compared to other members of the Rasbora…

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Fish of the Month!

The Betta fish (Betta splendens) is a type of Gourami that live in the rice patty fields of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. While in the wild these subtropical fish live in a extreme variance of temperatures, they do best…

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Fish of the Month!

The Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is a tropical marine reef fish from the Pacific and Indian oceans. While the clownfish has been widely available for many decades it became a Celebrity after the release of the Disney movie, Finding Nemo in…

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Fish of the Month!

     The Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater species originating in east Asia.  It was one of the first fish in the world to be domesticated by humans some one thousand years ago. The Goldfish comes in many variety’s…

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Fish of the Month!

The Fire Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica) or Firefish, is a wonderful addition to any reef aquarium. This small fish, maxing out at three inches, is often seen hovering above the rock work in search of food.  They are able to do…

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Fish of the Month!

The Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus) also known as the Tricolor  Shark, is actually a type of Minnow from the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. The Tricolor Shark is large growing, obtaining a sizeof at least eight inches in length. Don’t…

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Fish of the Month!

      The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is native to India and Bangladesh. This fish makes a great inhabitant for any planted aquarium.This dwarf gourami only grows to three inches and is peaceful, making them a good choice for a beginner….

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